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St Alphonsas

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (1 review)
9551 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Quick Facts

Capacity
120 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 673-3800
9551 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257290
License Issued
Jul 16, 2026
Active Through
Jul 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Sarah
2017-11-16 01:34:05
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Hello all. While this is a great center. I simply do not like how they talk to the children. Not so much the teachers, just the director. I believe her name is Annette. She literally will scream at a child, and I also know of people that work in the building next door that say they hear her screaming all day long, she's rude and doesn't communicate with the parents.

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About the Provider

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Saint Alphonsa's Academy is a progressive and innovative child care center located in Northeast Philadelphia that is dedicated to providing a quality daycare and early learning program in a secure, Christian environment. We are concerned with the growth of the “whole child” and encourage a solid balance of development in a child's physical, social, psychological and intellectual growth. We believe that providing quality care for children is one of the most important responsibilities of our society. We are founded on this belief and base every aspect of the center on achieving this primary goal. We take great pride in our center, its services and employees, and are ever appreciative of our children, their parents, and all who support our efforts. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the developmental progress of their child. It is our firm belief that working together with families is necessary to provide stable, nurturing environments for our children. We encourage parents to visit the center and participate in our programs, and most importantly, to express concerns, suggestions, and any thoughts they have about their child's care.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A thermometer was missing in the refrigerator in Phlprek 1

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mini refridgerator was removed from the classroom
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 3,4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreements were updated with families to reflect designated persons to whom a child may be released.
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 3 and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms will be checked for completion in their entirety during the enrollment process
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 3 and 5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Services provided that are considered extra will be listed, if N/A that will be written
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families were contacted for the missing information. Information was filled in accordingly
2026-05-18 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: Emergency contact for child 4 and 5 was missing 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.)
Families were contacted to provide the address of the individual designated by parents to whom the child may be released
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for child 5 was expired (dated January 2025)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent contact for updated health assessment for child, appt was made, form was received
2026-05-18 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: Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 were expired

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.)
Director will provide families with a new fee agreement form every 6 months
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 has first aid CPR on file but it is not from an approved curriculum/ PQAS certified trainer.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will obtain new certification through the American Red Cross. In the future all incoming hired staff will have documents checked that CPR training is PQAS certified. Until her new training is complete she is never alone and always accompanied by the staff listed in correction
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Cleaning wipes was accessible in preschool classroom. Diaper cream was accessible in the first and second bathroom on the 2nd floor. Lysol was accessible in the second bathroom on the second floor.

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.)
Wipes were moved to be out of reach of the children. Diaper rash creams were removed to be out of reach of the children.
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Chipped paint was observed in PHLprek 2

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.)
Paneling was added to the lower half of the classroom and trim. Plaster and paint was fixed in areas needing repair.
2026-05-18 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were missing in both bathrooms on the second floor.

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.)
Handwashing signs were added to all stalls as requested
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.107/3270.161(d) - Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107/3270.161(d)

Description: Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the classroom used to store facility children's food was dirty at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. 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.)
The refrigerator was cleaned.
2025-06-12 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: The state police clearance in the file for staff #1 was in pending status at the time of 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 an unsupervised child care position at the facility until all CPSL requirements are met. .

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correct staff clearance will be submitted.
2024-07-15 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The safe routes were not posted for parent's use at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The safe routes are posted on both levels of the facility for use by the parents.

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