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Uplift Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5534 Chester Ave 1ST FLOOR, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, French, Other
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 921-4290
5534 Chester Ave, 1ST FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249047
License Issued
Feb 9, 2026
Active Through
Feb 9, 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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UPLIFT ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-04 Renewal 3270.62(c)/3270.76 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(c)/3270.76

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space was not clean and free from visible hazards.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will clean the outdoor play space.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the baby shark and cuddlefish classroom rest equipment was not 2 ft of space on three sides while in use at napping time.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sleeping arrangement was changed to ensure each child has 2 feet of space on 3 sides. A picture was taken and laminated to be kept on the wall to ensure the teacher is aware of spacing during nap time.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this issue, the shaken baby syndrome policy was updated to include prevention and identification of child maltreatment clause located on page 2 of the shaken baby syndrome policy.
2025-01-21 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 the renewal inspection cert rep observed the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities was dated 12/11/2023.

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.)
The annual letter was sent to the local police station on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed documentation of testing the fire safety system every 30 days was last done on 12/2/2024.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On January 24, 2025 at 10:15 am, the fire system was sounded to check it was in working condition.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the mat inside the pack and play in the infant room was not clean. The rockers were sitting inside of the pack and plays on the mats.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will clean the mats in the pack and plays and not sit the rockers inside of the pack and plays on the mats.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep rang the doorbell. The staff person in the preschool classroom answered the door. The children in the preschool classroom were left unsupervised while the staff person opened the door.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Students will be supervised at all times and in the future, we'll have 2 staff people in the front when the bell rings to ensure students are supervised when staff opens the door.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 fee agreement did not specify the release persons name.

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.)
Operator will obtain the release persons name for the fee agreement for child #1.
2024-01-11 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: During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number.

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.)
Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 3 did not have Health and Safety Training on file.

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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain Health and Safety Training for staff #1 and 3.
2024-01-11 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 the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants was not on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedules for all the infants.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were bottles not labeled with the child's name.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will label all nursers and bottles with the child's name.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain verification of education for staff #3.
2024-01-11 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #2 and 5 did not have emergency plan training on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain emergency plan training for staff #2 and 5.

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