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The Salvation Army Learning Zone

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1340 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Quick Facts

Capacity
287 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 787-2962
1340 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247942
License Issued
Nov 10, 2025
Active Through
Nov 10, 2026
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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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-07 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 a missing plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space 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 plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, and post the plan conspicuously in every child care space at the facility.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility emergency plan was missing language concerning continuity of operations in the case of an emergency.

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 add a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility to the current facility emergency plan.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing liability insurance documentation present at the facility.

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.)
Provider will keep a copy of current liability insurance at the facility at all times.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed staff files not being kept at the facility. but at a remote corporate location.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will produce all staff files and keep them on site.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing written records of fire drills being performed at the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will produce a written record of all fire drills being conducted at the facility.
2024-11-04 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 a missing written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

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 a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and will post it in every child care space.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an emergency plan that made no mention to abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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 add missing language to the existing facility emergency plan.
2024-11-04 Renewal 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 renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessments in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

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.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial tuberculosis screenings in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain tuberculosis screenings for the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility had not informed the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create and send to the local traffic safety authorities in writing the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility on a annual basis.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing current copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.

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.)
Provider will obtain a current copy of the facility's liability insurance.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing individual record for Staff 3.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the individual record for Staff 3.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing disclosure statement in the file of Staff 1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a copy of the disclosure statement for the file of Staff 1; Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the disclosure statement is submitted for the file.
2024-11-04 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 emergency drills 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 conduct and document an emergency drill at the facility.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency plan training in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct and document emergency plan training for the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

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