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Learning Garden Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
138 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Languages
English, Arabic
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 398-5358
138 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259749
License Issued
Aug 28, 2026
Active Through
Aug 28, 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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LEARNING GARDEN ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: Current liability insurance information was inaccessible during renewal inspection.

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.)
Liability insurance will be emailed to inspector
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 hired on 6/16/26 had health assessment dated 8/19/2025 on file.

Correction Required: 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 that was hired on 6/16 brought her health assessment in 6/19
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.67(b) - Trash removed grounds once/week Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(b)

Description: Trash removed grounds once/week

Noncompliance Area: Outdoor play space was littered with trash and containers/pots filled with standing water.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The area was thoroughly cleaned, with all trash and debris removed to ensure a tidy environment. The area was thoroughly cleaned, with all trash and debris removed to ensure a tidy environment.
2026-01-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, 3 and 4 did not have verification of childcare experience in file.

Correction Required: 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 #2, 3 and 4 will get verification of child care experience for file.
2026-01-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 and 4 did not have PPD testing with results in file. Staff #2 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: 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 #3 and 4 have doctors appointments 1/17/26.
2026-01-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was left alone with 5 children during naptime.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ensure that there are always two to three staff present at all times to provide adequate support and maintain a safe environment.
2025-10-28 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: Newly hired staff person # 2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.

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.)
Staff resume needed to be reprinted, it was printed and in file.
2025-10-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: Staff person #1, who was previously reported as no longer employed at the facility, was observed present during the unannounced inspection. The individual does not have (2) written references on file.

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 had 2 references completed and given to owner which was put into file.
2025-10-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)

Description: Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: staff person # 3 was identified as the director but lacks required qualification.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Actively searching and hiring for a director via indeed as well as social media post.
2025-10-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: there was no director and director's file present at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
It was after directors scheduled time. File was with director as told to inspector. Will have director who will leave file at all times.
2025-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 09/16/25, comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file.

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 liability insurance is current and it is now hanging up.
2025-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 2 who was hired on 09/08/2025, had TB test dated 11/14/2024 on file, staff person # 4 did not have any Health Assessment or results of initial TB skin tests on file. CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025, staff person # 3 hired on 08/27/2025, did not have Health Assessments or TB results on file.

Correction Required: 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 #2 will make an appointment to get an initial TB test done. Staff person # 3 is no longer employed at the Learning Garden Academy and a letter of departure will be provided. Staff person # 4 now has their health assessment on file and will be available for review upon request.
2025-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025, staff # 1 and 4 did not have two written references on file.

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 # 1 is no longer employed at the Learning Garden Academy and a letter of departure will be on file and available for review upon request. Staff person # 4 now has their references on file and available for review upon request.
2025-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 1 and newly hired staff person # 3 (08/27/2025) who was also designated director, did not have Fire Safety Training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
Staff persons' # 1 and 3 are no longer employed at Learning Garden Academy.
2025-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 1 and newly hired staff person # 3 (08/27/2025) who was designated as director, did not have Health and Safety 1- hour update on file or Health and Safety part one and part two.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person's # 1 and 3 are longer employed at Learning Garden Academy.

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