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Philly Tots Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1218 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Quick Facts

Capacity
32 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (917) 607-2441
1218 Wallace St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259674
License Issued
Aug 15, 2026
Active Through
Aug 15, 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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Philly Tots Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-28 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation concerning shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment, strategies for dealing with a crying or fussy child, and continuity of operations on file at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will produce the necessary documentation concerning shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment, strategies for dealing with a crying or fussy child, and continuity of operations.
2026-07-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the yearly emergency drill being conducted at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will perform an emergency drill and document on the provided form.
2026-07-28 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed facility emergency plan had not been sent to the proper local municipality contact.

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 will send the facility's emergency plan to the proper local municipality contact.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date mandated reporter training in the file of STaff 1.

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.)
Provider will obtain current documentation for mandated reporter training from Staff 1.
2025-08-07 Renewal 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 renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date fire safety training in the file of Staff 1.

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.)
Provider will obtain documentation showing the completion of fire safety training from Staff 1.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing signage regarding the emergency transportation plan at the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create and post a document describing the plan in the instance that a child in care requires emergency transportation.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing 6 month update signatures to the emergency contact forms in the files of Child 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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.)
Provider will obtain the updated signature for emergency forms from the parents of Child 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing 6 month update signatures on the agreement forms in the files of Child 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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.)
Provider will obtain update signatures on the agreement forms from the parents of Child 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing handwashing sings in the bathroom at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create and place handwashing signs over each sink and in each stall at the facility.
2023-07-19 Renewal 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 the renewal inspection on 07.19.23, there was no protective receptacle cover in the electrical outlet located on the right side wall in the first floor classroom.

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.)
Will put protective receptacle cover in the right side wall electrical outlet by 07.19.23.
2023-07-19 Renewal 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 the renewal inspection on 07.19.23, there was no protective receptacle cover in the electrical outlet located on the right side wall of the first floor classroom.

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.)
Will place a protective receptacle cover on the right wall outlet by 07.19.23.
2023-02-15 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized
2020-10-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)/3270.34(b)(2) - Director responsibilities/Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Philly Tots Learn Academy does not have a qualified director at the time of the initial inspection. Staff member #3 did not provide an official college transcript.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6).A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider hired Diane Hall as the director. Ms.Hall's file has verification of the qualifications for a child care center director.
2020-10-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection conducted on 10/9/2020, Certification Representative observed 4 outlets without protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Provider will ensure that protective receptacle covers are in electrical outlets. Provider implemented the correction onsite.
2020-03-02 Initial review 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a facility walkthrough conducted on 3/2/2020, Certification Representative observed that the facility did not have a sufficient amount and variety of toys or materials to preclude long waits for use.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toys were added to each age group blocks , art supplies, puzzles , push toys and outdoor play toys. In the future, more toys will be added for each age group as we get more children.

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