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Idas Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1428 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 224-2949
1428 E Washington Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255191
License Issued
May 2, 2026
Active Through
May 2, 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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IDAS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and # 3 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff persons #1 and #3 shall have 12 hours of childcare training completed and documented in their records as required per regulations.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection staff person #1 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their record as required.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall complete all required health and safety trainings and it shall be documented in their record as required.
2026-03-18 Renewal 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: At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances from the state (Florida) they resided within the last 5 years. In addition, staff person# 2 did not have required updated NSOR certificate documented in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 & 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 & 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The out of state clearances have been obtained and shall be documented in staff person # 1 record as required. In addition, staff person #1 has applied for required NSOR certificate and it shall be documented in their record as required. Note: Staff person # 1 has been laid off and will not be working at facility until she is able to provide proof of out of state clearances and they are documented in her record.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3) - Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child # 3 did not have the names of release persons documented on their child's agreement from. In addition, children # 2 and #3 did not have work address documented on their children's emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of all children mentioned shall provide all missing information including names of release person and missing addresses as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment with negative TB reading documented in their record.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 person # 3 shall provide a current health assessment with proof of TB screening documented as required.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in her record at time of inspection.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall have a TB screening completed to prove that she is free from TB as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1,3 and 4 did not have written consent from emergency medical care and admin of minor first aid documented on their emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of all children listed shall be required to provide written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff persons # 1  shall receive training regarding the facility emergency plan, and it shall be documented in both of their records as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 Renewal 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: At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required child abuse clearance and mandated child abuse training documented in her record.

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 #3 - may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall be removed from care with children until required child abuse clearance is obtained, mandated report training is completed, and all are documented in her record.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a copy of high school diploma documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall provide a copy of high school diploma to be documented in her record to help qualify her for her position at facility.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.114 - Written plan/Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.114

Description: Written plan/Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play yard has a capacity that is smaller than the facility capacity. However, the facility did not have a daily schedule to show when children are accommodated to use the outdoor play yard for large muscle play activity.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily outdoor play schedule shall be developed and posted so that all teachers are aware and make the proper accommodations for daily large muscle play activities.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of children #1 and #2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of both children #1 and #2 shall provide the address of release person and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #5 and volunteer (#6) did not have two non-family references documented in their records to attest to their ability to work with children.

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 person #5 and volunteer (#6) shall provide required references that can attest to their ability to work with children and serve as staff and/or volunteers at facility.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff #1-5 did not have a review of the facility emergency plan and they did not have annual fire safety training documented in their records.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility is scheduled to have fire safety training completed in March. At which time, the facility emergency plan shall be reviewed with all staff.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(a)/3270.192(2)(i) - Age and Training/Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(a)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age and Training/Age

Noncompliance Area: Individual #6 (volunteer) did not have proof of age documented in their file at facility.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individual #6 shall provide proof of age and it shall be documented in her file as required.

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