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Agape Childcare And Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5920 TORRESDALE AVE Premise A, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Capacity
25 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (215) 289-5888
5920 TORRESDALE AVE, Premise A
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256714
License Issued
Jun 2, 2026
Active Through
Jun 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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AGAPE CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 23, 2026, the refrigerator thermometer indicated a temperature of 47°F.

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.)
An operating thermometer has been placed in the refrigerator to ensure that the temperature remains at 45°F or below at all times.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 23, 2026, certification representative observed the children sit down and eat snack at the table without washing their hands prior.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that children are washing hands before eating and after toileting. Staff have completed a hygiene activity with the children to re-educate students/staff. New signage has been added for handwashing requirements.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 23, 2026, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents review and sign all required consents.
2026-04-23 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: During renewal inspection on April 23, 2026, Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (3-30-21).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 unsupervised in a child care position at the facility until current Mandated Reporter training is completed and documentation placed on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 may not work unsupervised in a child care position at the facility until current Mandated Reporter training is completed and documentation placed on file.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 23, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of experience to qualify them for the position in which they were performing (AGS).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has been updated to an Aide until verification of childcare experience has been confirmed from previous employer.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 23, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the child care space.

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.)
Areas of chipped paint have been plastered, sanded and repainted.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 2, 2025, the record of staff #1 contained only one written, nonfamily reference and the record of staff #2 did not contain any written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained two written, nonfamily references for both staff.
2025-05-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 2, 2025, certification representative observed peeling paint on the wall of the outdoor play space.

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.)
Playspace is scheduled to be painted on 5/29.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 22, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained the parent signatures.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 22, 2024, the hot water measured at 120°F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider adjusted the hot water temperature so that it measured below 110°F.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 22, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the child care space.

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.)
Area has been sanded and primed and will be repainted.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.54(a)/3270.75(d) - Two facility persons present in facility/On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)/3270.75(d)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/18/23, eleven (11) children and one-staff person boarded a school bus (lease agreement with company) to transport the children to their neighboring elementary school. The staff person did not have the m in the care of one staff person.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two staff will go on all trips away from the facility at all times. Staff will carry first-aid kit and emergency information for all children.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.54(b) - Two facility persons on excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(b)

Description: Two facility persons on excursions

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at 7:50 am at the time of inspection on 4/18/23, there were eleven (11) children in the care of one staff person.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Shortly after staff #1 called the director, a second staff arrived and worked with staff #1 until the children left for school.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 4/18/23, there were two areas in the ceiling of the main classroom with dark spots from water damage and peeling plaster. There were floor areas near the restroom, near the rear of the facility; that was separated and cracked both could pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: 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.)
The peeling plaster and damaged ceiling will be repaired. The tiles on the floor will be repaired.
2022-06-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-05 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The door to the facility entrance, and the front window were damaged. The window was broken and the door was splintered.

Correction Required: 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.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.)
The door and window will be repaired.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/20/19, cert rep observed thermometer located in facility's refrigerator exceeded 45 F. Refrigerator temperature read at 60 F

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.)
The thomometer in the facility has been replaced, showing the correct temperature. The facility's refrigerator will have a operating thermometer and will maintain food at 45 degrees or lower at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to contain parent's signed written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent review emergency contact and gave written consent for medical care. Emergency contacts will always contain parent's signed consent for medical care which will remain in child's file at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, emergency contacts failed to have health insurance policy numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents updated health insurance policy numbers. Emergency contact will always contain child's health insurance policy numbers.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, emergency contacts failed to have release person's address. Child 2 emergency contact failed to have release person's name, address and telephone number.

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.)
All emergency contacts were updated with release person's address, name and telephone. Emergency contacts will always contain the release person's name, address and telephone number at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to contain parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid. Emergency contact will always contain parent's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid which will remain in child's file at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to contain parent's signed written consent for transportation and walking excursions.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents signed written consent for transportation, walking and excursions. Emergency contact will always contain parent's signed consent for transportation and waking excursions which will remain in child's file at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/20/19, cert rep observed facility's emergency plan failed to provide shelter in place location.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan was revised with clear shelter in place location, this was reviewed with staff as well.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Evacuation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/20/19, cert rep observed facility's emergency plan failed to provide evacuation information.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was revised and now has evacuation information corrected this was also reviewed with staff.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/20/19, cert rep observed facility's emergency plan failed to provide a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and ending of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency evacuation was revised and it is clear on the method use to notify parents, this was also reviewed with staff.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 05/20/19.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 was giving training on the revised emergency plan training. Staff will receive training on the emergency plan at hire, annually and when there are updates. Training will remain in file at the facility at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 3 and 4 failed to have annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 3 and 4 are registered to have fire safety training on 06/29/19. Moving forward all staff will receive fire safety training annually which will remain on file at the facility at all times.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons1, 2 and 3 failed to have required 6 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1, 2 and 3 have completed trainings. Moving forward all annual training will be completed annually.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have verification of child care experience contained in file.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1, childcare experience has been verified and will stay on file.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 failed to have verification of 2 years of child care experience contained in file. Verification contained in file did not meet the required 2 years experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 3, childcare experience has been verified and will remain on file.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/20/19, cert rep observed hot water in children's bathroom exceeded 110 F. Water temperature read at 125 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature has been lowered in the areas where child have access to and will not exceed 110 degrees.

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