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LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5727 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
164 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, French, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 474-2512
5727 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252121
License Issued
Feb 5, 2026
Active Through
Feb 5, 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 CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 164 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 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
2025-11-26 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: On 11/26/25 during the renewal inspection, Child #1 did not have a health report located in their file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 now has an health report done and it is in their file.
2025-11-26 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 11/26/25 All staff did not have a copy of the currently updated disclosure statements in their files.

Correction Required: 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. Staff may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Staff have signed the updated disclosure statement forms, and they have been added to their files.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection, child NO. 1 did not have updated emergency contact information in file.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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.)
I know this child already has their information updated. It just wasn't printed and placed inside their file. I am going to print it out now and place inside file.
2024-11-12 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: Staff Person NO. 2 did not have PA Child Abuse Clearance on file during the Renewal Inspection.

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 # 2 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. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will remove staff member NO. 2 from the classroom until we have their PA Child Abuse Clearance. We will send you the document as soon as we get it.
2024-11-12 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: Staff member NO. 1 did not have FBI Clearance in file during the Renewal Inspection.

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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I am going to sit with this staff member to help them retrieve it from their email because this clearance has been requested some time ago. Once I have the clearance, I will email you proof. If we cannot locate this clearance, then Mr. Dempsey will not be permitted to work in the classroom until we have all clearances.
2024-07-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: During the allocated unannounced inspection, staff #1 did not have current Health Assessment on file. Health assessment on file was dated 2/18/22.

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.)
I will have this staff member update their Health Assessment by visiting a medical center before returning to work.
2024-07-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection, staff # 2 did not have annual fire safety training on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
I will get this training done immediately and send proof of completed course.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24 cubbie units with a tipping hazard were observed in PS classroom #2 and PS Classroom #4,

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cubbie units in PA #2 and #4 were removed and replaced by sturdy cubbie units in each classroom.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24 the emergency contact information for child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The administrative staff called family members of children #2 #1 #3 #4 and #5 to obtain their health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include TB testing dates and results.

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. 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.)
The administrative staff at Learning Central Preschool will ensure that all staff members or potential staff members have subsequent TB skin test, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable TB at initial employment.
2024-03-08 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24: The file for staff person # 2 did not include the one hour health and safety update. The file for staff person # 3 did not include Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will obtain the one-hour health and safety training. Staff person #3 will obtain Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum and PQUAS trainer. Staff person #2 and #3 will be supervised at all times by a staff person GS or AGS who completed all of the required health and safety training topics and who has completed pediatric first aid and CPR.
2023-03-10 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2, teachers in room 2 did not know assigned students.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all staff trained in supervision. Provider will also train staff on policy of assigned group and put in place a system for staff to know their assigned groups.
2023-03-10 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Observed applesauce and fruit cups in cubbies in room 5.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff check all children's lunches and place all potentially hazardous food in the refrigerator.
2023-03-10 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Observed children cups in room 3 and 5 unlabeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff check bottle labels daily and label all cups when needed.
2023-03-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Observed first aid kit in classroom 2 missing tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add tape to first aid kit.

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