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Alphabet Aquarium

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
1720 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Quick Facts

Capacity
94 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 551-6400
1720 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245029
License Issued
Oct 5, 2025
Expired
Oct 5, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Tiffany
2017-02-16 22:54:45
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I am an employee

I can't speak for the other Alphabet Academy's but I can say with confidence that if you enjoy your kid getting screamed at daily or have your kid's shoes taken off and thrown across the room than please make sure to send your lovely children to Aquarium. You like books being thrown in front of them hard and sometimes hitting them? Come on down. You in need of a scared straight program for your unruly child? Look no furtur than right here at 1720 E.

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About the Provider

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If you feel that your child (ages: 2 to 5 years) would be more comfortable remaining in the same facility rather than moving to different buildings then The Aquarium is the center for you. The Aquarium is designed to give your child the opportunity to surf the waves of imagination.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-11 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-26 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-08-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the address of whom they could be released to on their emergency contact form.

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.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have medication logs for children who had medication onsite.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have teachers give parent medication log to complete every time medication is brought in.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have consent for emergency care on their emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have consent for minor first aid on their emergency contact form.

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.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their annual emergency plan training.

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 makes sure that all incoming and current staff have emergency plan training with documentation in their file at all times.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the non of the classroom where set up as classrooms.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that each measured space is set up for what it was measured for.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility's evacuation route were not posted on the second floor.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all required postings are always posted.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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