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Butterfly Effect Academy Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
6023 Market St UNIT 1, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
24 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 660-9756
6023 Market St, UNIT 1
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256085
License Issued
Jun 20, 2026
Active Through
Jun 20, 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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BUTTERFLY EFFECT ACADEMY LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 24 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, 2, did not know all the children they were responsible for. As well as did not know how many children were in the room.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 and 2 was provided a verbal counseling regarding the importance of knowing who they are assigned to and to include all children.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Asked parent to put N/A in places that she didn't have information to put in the information space.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the toilet on the first floor was not working correctly.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I was able to plunge the toilet to unclog it.
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2 was not aware of who her assigned children were.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Train and counsel staff on understanding who they are assigned too.
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was informed to bring high school diploma in so I can make a copy.
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two 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.)
Staff sent references and I printed out and put in file
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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, 2, did not include 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.)
Provide emergency plan training to each staff and have them sign the emergency plan acknowledgment form.
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their FBI clearance, nor did they have their NSOR clearance. Staff 2 did not have their state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was asked to stay home until clearance were received. I now have the FBI clearance now we are waiting on the NSOR. Staff 2 did have a state clearance it was just a volunteer one. Employment state clearance was received and sent in.
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed the first-floor room had 1 infant & 4 young toddlers with only 1 teacher.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To ensure that if second staff have to leave floor to take some children with her in order to stay compliant. There was a second staff in the building was just downstairs dealing with an emergency.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had parents add person designated to whom their child can be released to.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had parent put NA because they chose not to provide work information.
2025-03-27 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 child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
I had parent add address to the emergency form.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, 3, did not wash the children's hands before snack. Staff one did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

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.)
I counseled both staff 1, 3, regarding the importance of washing hands prior to each meal.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had parent add signature to each slot.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include acceptable verification of experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma, a or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To fill out staff data sheet with experience gained while working here at Butterfly Effect Academy.

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