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First Class Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1851 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Quick Facts

Capacity
54 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 964-9767
1851 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244158
License Issued
Oct 4, 2025
Active Through
Oct 4, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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First Class Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 5:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 1- At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 was working alone, with children, prior to completing the Health and Safety preservice training. 2- At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's written policy identifying: the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1- Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. 2- The provider will update their written policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment with TB test results on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 will provide a complete health report with TB test results that is dated within the last 12 months.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the insurance policy or insurance policy declaration page on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain a copy of the facility's insurance policy declaration page and keep it on file at the facility.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide two written, nonfamily references for their file.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.26

Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete and submit the civil rights compliance questionnaire.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #4 did not have a completed DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 and #4 will provide a valid DHS FBI clearance. Staff #2 and #4 will not work in childcare until the DHS FBI clearances are on file.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility is unable to test their fire system once every 30 days and did not have a fire inspection report within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain a copy of the fire inspection report from the property management or obtain their own fire inspection report from an authorized inspection company.
2025-08-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #5 did not include a health assessment with TB results. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment with TB results for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #5.
2025-08-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of education or experience. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and employment for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 and will put in their files.
2025-08-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include the two written non-family references. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 and put into their personnel file.
2025-08-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include NSOR and staff #5 did not include FBI clearance certificate. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #5 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will no longer have staff #1 and staff #5 working with children until they receive their NSOR and FBI clearances
2025-07-21 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator in the kitchen area is unclean, has an odor and, the temperature gauge is at 48°.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean refrigerator and set the temperature to a lower temperature.
2025-07-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator in the kitchen area is unclean, has an odor and, the temperature gauge is at 48°.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will correct all areas of non-compliance.
2025-07-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator in the kitchen area is unclean, has an odor and, the temperature gauge is at 48°.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean refrigerator and set the temperature to a lower temperature.
2025-07-21 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and watched an active diaper changing. After diaper changing staff #7 did not assist in washing the hands of a child. Due to a non-working handwashing station.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will train and review the steps of the diaper changing procedure with staff immediately. If handwashing station isn't working staff is to use the restrooms until fixed.

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