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Inquiry Charter School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1301 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Quick Facts

Capacity
209 children
Languages
English, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 823-5541
1301 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254915
License Issued
Mar 30, 2026
Active Through
Oct 18, 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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At Inquiry, we believe that how children learn is as important as what they learn. Our methods encourage creativity, support problem solving, and produce life-long learners.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-03-30 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-09-11 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 the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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 provider will update the emergency contact information to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-09-11 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, staff person # 1did not have verification of valid health assessment.

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.)
Provider requested a valid health assessment.
2024-09-10 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, staff persons # 1 and 2 did not have verification of valid health assessments.

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.)
Provider will request all health assessments.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training.

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.)
Provider will have staff complete the updated health and safety professional development training.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(ii)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was no verification that all of the trainings were conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topics.

Correction Required: Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take trainings conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topics.
2022-09-01 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 unannounced monitoring on 09/01/22 the file for staff #1 did not contain required NSOR certificate. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 07/26/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The only acceptable plan is for staff person #1 to be removed from child care position. Requested another copy of NSOR from clearance verification unit. Will resubmit application if certificate is not received by 9/9/22.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, files reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not have an updated health assessment within 1 year.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Students #1, #2 #3 and #4 will have updated Health Assessments by 8/31/22 , the start of school.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, files for child #1, child #2 and child #3 reviewed did not include a child health report.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Students #1, #2 #3 and will have updated Health Reports by 8/31/22 , the start of school.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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 on July 26, 2022, health assessments reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not updated within 24 months. File for staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not contain health assessment.

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.)
Health assessments were scheduled. Staff Member #1- Monday 8/8/22 (appointment card attached) Staff Member #2- Thursday 8/24/22 (appointment card attached) Staff Member #3-Health assessment sent to doctors office Staff Member #4- Tuesday 8/9/22 (appointment card attached) Staff Member #5- Health Assessment Attached
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, emergency forms reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6 were not updated within 6 month period.

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.)
Emergency forms for Child #1-#6 were completed (see attached)
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, file reviewed for staff #4 was missing (1) nonfamily reference.

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 member #4 has sent over reference (see attached)
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider is working with school administration to obtain copy of Emergency Plan Delivery Document.

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