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Learning Development Prog Of Germantown Jewish C

Phila, PA · Philadelphia County
Lincoln Dr And Ellet St, Phila, PA 19119
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 844-1507
Lincoln Dr And Ellet St
Phila, PA 19119
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251649
License Issued
Feb 28, 2026
Active Through
Feb 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Learning Development Prog Of Germantown Jewish C is a Child Care Center in PHILA PA, with a maximum capacity of 161 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-07 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 renewal inspection on 1/7/26, the emergency information for child #2, #3, and #4 did not include the addresses of the persons 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 parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses. The updated copies will be kept in the child's file and in the classroom.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/26, the health reports on file for child #2 and #3 did not have statements answered by the child's physician regarding if the child is able to participate in care and free from communicable diseases, and if all age-appropriate screenings have been conducted.

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. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be contacted to return the form to the physician's office to have the health forms updated and all required questions answered.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/26, the infant room did not have completed formula and feeding schedules on file for the infants in care.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A formula and feeding template will be created and given to parents to complete. Upon completion the schedules will be kept in the infant room for staff to reference when feeding children. As the feeding amounts or times change, the parents will update the form as needed.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/26, items labeled keep out of reach of children, such as, diaper cream, Lysol spray, and hand sanitizer were observed in several classrooms throughout the facility and were accessible to children.

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.)
Staff will be reminded that any items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are required to be in a location that is not accessible to the children, or the items need to be in a locked area. This includes medications, cleaning materials, toxic items, etc.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/26, pieces of black molding/edging were observed to be missing on the wall in room 306. Chipped maroon paint and rust were observed on the chalkboard ledge in room 307

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The maintenance person will be contacted to replace the missing molding/edging on the wall, and to repaint the chalkboard tray.
2025-05-08 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection on 5/13/25, staff person #1 and #2 acknowledged, and video footage showed that child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 3-4 minutes on 5/7/25 while the class transitioned from the outdoor play space to the indoor child care space. Staff person #3 who was at the end of the line and holding the door open to the hallway, did not see child #1 hide around the corner of the stairwell during the transition and was unaware child #1 was missing from the group until returning to the classroom.

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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision/counting of children. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The Legal Entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times (e.g. a checklist). The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The director and/or assistant director will complete supervision forms for each group at least one time per week during transition times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 5/8/25 - Children will be supervised at all times. Staff person #3 was terminated from his/her position at the facility. The incident and all supervision protocols were reviewed with staff two days after the incident. (Implemented 6/26/27) 2. 7/21/25 - All staff will participate in the mandatory supervision training through the ELRC. The director will correspond with the trainer to arrange a time and date for all staff to attend. (Implemented 7/30/25) 3. 8/29/25 - Each classroom will complete the ratio monitoring sheets on a daily basis for a period of 3 months. The director and assistant director will complete supervision forms at least 1 time per week during classroom transition times. All ratio and supervision forms will be made available for certification rep to review during monthly visits. (implemented 8/21/25 due to facility being closed the last week in August).
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/8/25, the blue child sized sofas in room 207/209 and 302 were observed to have ripped fabric and exposed foam.

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 ripped areas on the furniture will be repaired and covered so there is no exposed foam or ripped fabric.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/8/25, the daily schedule of activities was not posted in room 201 or in room 203/205.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily activity schedule will be posted in both classrooms.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/8/25, the agreement form used by the facility did not include an area to list the services provided by the facility.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form will be updated to add a space where the services provided by the facility can be listed.
2025-01-08 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 renewal inspection on 1/8/25, the emergency information for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the addresses of the persons 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 parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses of the release persons.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/8/25, the health reports for child #1 and #4 were after-visit summaries and did not include a date or the physician's signature.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be notified to return to the doctor's office and have the child's health report filled out and signed and dated by the physician. All required questions on the health form will be answered by the physician.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/8/25, the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #1 was for volunteer purposes and not employment purposes. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #1 and #2 was not from an approved training source.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new child abuse clearance will be requested for employment purposes. Staff person #1 will not work at the facility until a complete clearance is obtained and on file. Staff person #1 and #2 will re-take the mandated reporter training from an approved source. The certificate of completion will be placed in the staff file.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1//8/25, several doorways and 1/2 doors at the facility were observed to have chipped/peeling paint.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A request will be made the doorways and 1/2 doors that have chipped paint will be repainted.
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 7/9/24, an electrical port (for a phone or computer) that was not in use and was not covered, was observed in the young toddler room and was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This port will be covered so the opening is not accessible to children.
2024-04-17 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During investigation on 4/17/24, resulting from self-reported non-compliance, it was observed via video footage that on 4/10/24, staff person #1 accidently left child #1 on the playground unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes (5:36-5:38 PM), prior to realizing child #1 was not with the group when everyone was inside.

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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The Regional Office will provide supervision forms to the facility for director and staff to document supervision and supervision groups for a period of 3 months. Documentation will remain at the facility and will be checked by certification rep during monthly announced visits.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will review the supervision regulations and requirements will all staff. during a staff meeting. Staff will be given paper tracking sheets to use to record when children arrive and when children leave each day. These forms will be used for a period of three months and will be made available to certification rep during monthly unannounced visits. The director will do unannounced weekly check-ins with each classroom to monitor supervision and supervision groups. This will also be documented for a period of three months and kept on file to be reviewed by certification rep during monthly unannounced visits.

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