THE CHILDRENS LEARNING INSTITUTE

PHILADELPHIA, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity41
Est. price$860/mo

Contact information

Address842 S 57TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19143

CityPHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

CountyPhiladelphia

Phone(215) 471-1188

Operating details

Capacity41

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 18, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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842 S 57TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19143, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/27/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk8/27/2025

    Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1))

    On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment reviewed child #3 did not contain the immunization record. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction: Provider will have parents bring in updated form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
  2. Medium-High risk8/27/2025

    Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

    On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child # 1 did not contain the health insurance policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Provider will have the parent update the insurance information during pickup. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
  3. Medium-High risk8/27/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

    On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain the enrolling parents work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Provider will have parent update the files with missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
  4. Medium-High risk8/27/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection the record reviewed for staff person #1 contained an DHS FBI fingerprint clearance dated 2/26/2020, which is more than 60 months old. (See code sheet for hire date) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 DHS FBI fingerprint clearance, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Provider will remove staff person from their position. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk9/30/2024

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed the 7 emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space while children were receiving care. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: The new PreK children information was added to first aid kit. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024
  2. Medium risk9/30/2024

    Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

    During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 was on a cell phone in the toddler classroom during nap time. Requirement: 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. Correction: Review 3270.113 with all staff. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 1109/30/2024

    110º F or less (3270.69(b))

    During the follow-up unannounced allocated inspection from previous inspection dated 9/5/2024 observed the water temperature exceeded 110 degrees in the toddler room sink. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Water was turned down again considering there was temperature variance between provider's and rep's thermometer. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024
  4. High risk9/30/2024

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a disclosure in the file. Requirement: 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 a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Document was physical file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024
  5. Medium risk9/30/2024

    Staff person - 18 yrs./Age (3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i))

    During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of age in file. Requirement: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. Correction: ID was placed in file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024
  6. Medium-Low risk9/30/2024

    Post the inspection summary (3270.25(b))

    During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed a copy of the current inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. Requirement: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. Correction: Inspection Summary was posted. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/11/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$860/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County
  • Capacity: 41
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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