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FOUNDATION 1ST LEARNING ACADEMY

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5800 PENN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Quick Facts

Capacity
34 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 874-5400
5800 PENN ST
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253266
License Issued
Mar 13, 2026
Active Through
Mar 13, 2027
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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Foundation First Learning Academy is a state-certified, family owned and operated child care center provides day care services which includes education in creative arts for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old and after care services for school age children. To meet the demands of parents that are working or attending schools out of the traditional 9 to 5 hours, we are open from 6:30am to 10:00pm and 7 days a week. We are conveniently located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, a block away from Bridge-Pratt Septa Train Center, Roosevelt Blvd, and within 5 miles of 95 and 10 miles of 76.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of complaint investigation child #1 was alone receiving services from their therapist unsupervised by facility staff.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I created a policy requiring parents to sign a consent form if their child will be receiving services from an outside therapist while at the facility. I also requested updated clearances and required documentation for all therapists who provide services at my center. Staff have been reminded that children must remain supervised by facility staff at all times.
2026-07-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, it was identified that the facility was ridiculing children by putting them in time out in the "Magic Chair" for misbehaving. Although the facility stated they were unaware that this was public shaming. It was explained that this causes a child to be ridiculed by using the "Magic Chair" for misbehaving.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The "Magic Chair" was intended to be a designated calming/reset area where a child could sit for a short period of time when they needed help calming down, regrouping, or redirecting their behavior. It was not created or intended to ridicule, embarrass, degrade or publicly shame any child. After being advised that the name and use of the "Magic Chair" could be interpreted as a form of ridicule or public shaming, Foundation 1st Learning Academy immediately discontinued the practice and the terminology. Staff have been instructed that children are never to be singled out, embarrassed, threatened, degraded or ridiculed as a form of discipline. Moving forward, age-appropriate positive redirection and calming strategies will be used when a child needs assistance regulating their behavior
2026-07-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.17(b) - Permit specialized services Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.17(b)

Description: Permit specialized services

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, it was verified that the facility was denying services for special needs if the therapist did not schedule with the facility a day in advance and or 1 hour in advance of when services were going to be provided.

Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Foundation 1st Learning Academy has reviewed and clarified its procedure regarding therapist scheduling. The purpose of requesting advance communication from therapists is not to deny or prevent a child from receiving specialized services. Some children enrolled in the facility receive services from multiple therapists and advance communication helps the facility coordinate those services and prevent therapy sessions from overlapping. Moving forward, the facility will continue to communicate with therapists regarding scheduling in order to properly coordinate services for each child. However, a child will not be denied approved specialized services solely because a therapist did not provide the requested advance communication.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 2/19/2026, there was not a health assessment on file for facility staff #1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 will obtain a current health assessment.
2025-11-06 NS- Unannounced Monitoring NS- Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-21 Renewal 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(a)(7)

Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a fire system inspection report was submitted and it was later determined that the date on the report was falsified. The fire system inspection company verified that they had not completed the inspection in August 2024 as the report was dated. The inspection report submitted by the facility was actually completed in July 2023.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure that all documents submitted to OCDEL are authentic and not falsified in any way. The operator obtained the correct 2024 fire system report from the landlord.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/22/2025, Certification Representative observed that children's emergency contact forms were not present in the child care space the children were in.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of each child's emergency contact form will be made and kept in a bindier in each child care space children are receiving care.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: There was not an updated health assessment at least every 12 months for facility child #2. The health assessments on file were completed 19 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will remind parents when health reports are due and take necessary steps to ensure health reports are completed and on file as required.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for facility child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health assessment will be obtained for facility child #4 that includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears free of contagious or communicable diseases.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: There was not a health assessment on file for facility staff #1 who had a start date of 6/9/2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 was suspended until the required health report is obtained. The operator will maintain all health reports on file.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation of notification to the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator sent the local traffic authority notice in writing of its location and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement forms for facility child #1 were not updated at least once every six months are required. The forms were dated 3/5/2024 and 6/12/2025.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will require parents to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/22/2025, Certification Representative observed the garage area where cleaning supplies were stored was not locked. **At the time of inspection on 9/19/2025, Certification Representatives observed the garage area where cleaning supplies were stored was not locked. This is a repeated non-compliance.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will align the latch that keeps the door locked. Will keep the door locked at all times and will need a key to open. Will place a sign on the door stating will keep door locked at all times and will purchase a door twisted-lock to make inaccessible for children to unlock the door.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)

Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/22/2025, Certification Representative observed the fire drill logs had a gap between 7/20/2024 - 5/21/2025. There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted at least every 60 days between these dates.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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 operator will ensure that fire drills are conducted at least every 60 days and documented on the logs immediately after each drill.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/22/2025, Certification Representative observed that there was not documentation of monthly fire system checks. The annual inspection form presented did not include the signature of the professional who completed the form and was missing the last page of the report (page 5). The director reported to Certification Representative that there was an issue with the fire alarm system and no electricity was getting to the fire alarm panel. There was not documentation of this issue being resolved. The director was unable to demonstrate that the fire alarm system was in good working order.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator installed temporary smoke detectors which will be checked daily to ensure good working order. By 10/5/2025 the electrical and fire system will be inspected and any necessary repairs will be made to ensure it is up to code and in good working order. detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

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