EARLY LITERACY ACADEMY AT FAIRMOUNT
PHILADELPHIA, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address215 FAIRMOUNT AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19123
CountyPhiladelphia
Phone(215) 804-9664
Operating details
Capacity144
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 8, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High10
- Medium7
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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215 FAIRMOUNT AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19123, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/18/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- High risk8/18/2025
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing PA State Police clearance in the file of Staff 1. 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 # -- 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. Correction: Provider will obtain the missing clearance from Staff 1. Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the clearance is submitted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/22/2025
2024
- Medium-Low risk9/25/2024
Two written references (3270.192(5))
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing references in the file of Staff 1. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Provider will obtain the two references for the file of Staff 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/8/2024 - Medium-High risk9/25/2024
Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessment in the file of Staff 2. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Provider will obtain the health assessment for the file of Staff 2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/8/2024 - Medium risk9/25/2024
Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.182(1))
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessment in the file of Child 1. Requirement: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Provider will obtain the health assessment for the file of Child 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/8/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
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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: 144
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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