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Brandis Learning Castle Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
3245 N 27th St, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Quick Facts

Capacity
31 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 687-2486
3245 N 27th St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248818
License Issued
Jan 10, 2026
Active Through
Jan 10, 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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BRANDIS LEARNING CASTLE LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. 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
2025-11-12 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal on 11/12/25 the file for staff person #1 had one written reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
The reference was put inside the folder of staff person #1 the same day
2025-11-12 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/12/25 the hot water temperature at the sink in the kitchen area where children were observed washing their hands measured 115F.

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.)
I plan to turn the water temperature down to 110 or under and get an accurate thermometer to monitor the temperature.
2024-11-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-08-07 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-10 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-11 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection bolts without covers were observed on the playground fence and on riding toy.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bolt caps were purchased and will be corrected. The riding toy was removed until the bolt cover is purchased.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3280.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent for child #1 and #2.

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.)
Parent wrote meal plan and corrected it.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to [email protected] as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency plan was sent via email and OCDEL was copied for verification.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3280.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the a stove was observed in an area where children eat lunch and was not equipped with protective guards.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator bought the covers applied them to the stove and it's been corrected.
2022-10-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that the cover of the trampoline located in the outdoor play space area was torn

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will either tape trampoline cover together or throw the trampoline away
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, child #1 and 2 did not have emergency contact name, address and telephone number of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released documented on their emergency contact forms

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.)
Will have parents complete emergency contact form to include name, address and telephone number of whom the child may be released
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: During renewal record review on October 25, 2021, health assessment for staff person#3 checked "yes" for having a communicable disease and did not include documentation on medical problems that may threaten the health of children or prohibit from providing adequate care to children

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will re-submit health assessment for correction of box checked "yes" and update to "no" communicable disease
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that no documented notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care home/facility

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create and post notification of safe routes on the parent information board in front room of home/facility
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on October 25th, 2021, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures and emergency evacuation accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will re-write emergency plan to include emergency lock-down procedures and accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, the file for staff person #1 hired 11/17/2017, contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 4/22/2016 which is more than 60 months old

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, mandated reporter training, national sex offender registry clearance, FBI clearance and a copy of the completed clearance information as required under the CPSL

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete mandated reporter training by the end of the day
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, staff person #2 did not have documentation of 2 years experience with children

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1, 2 and 3 will provide documentation of at least 2 years experience with children
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that telephone number of the nearest hospital police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by telephone in the main front classroom area.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will post nearest hospital police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by telephone in the main front classroom area
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, chipped paint was located on the front room banister and on the back walls of the basement classroom area.

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.)
Will re-paint all areas that have chipped or peeling paint

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