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Center For Literacy And Learning

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2741 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Quick Facts

Capacity
17 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 399-3557
2741 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246744
License Issued
Nov 18, 2025
Active Through
Nov 18, 2026
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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Center For Literacy And Learning is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 17 children. 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
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, upon request there were no staff records onsite available for review for staff #1 and #2.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure all staff files are available for review.
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, 2 outlets were observed missing a receptacle protective cover inside of the main childcare space.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will keep outlet cover on electrical outlets.
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, water stains were observed in the ceiling in the main childcare space and in the ceiling of the children's bathroom.

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.)
Provider plan is to paint the water stains on ceiling.
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated with in a 60-day period. Last dated 10/9/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that fire drills are maintained while children are in care.
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, the fire detection log reviewed was not updated within a 30-day period. Last dated 10/9/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire system will be checked and maintained.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child #2 did not specify 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.)
Child #2 paperwork will specify designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the health assessments reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure child #1 and #2 have health statements that include they can participate in childcare.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.15(b) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(b)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, upon request there was no certificate of occupancy available for review.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will maintain a certificate of occupancy on the wall at all times.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the health assessments reviewed for staff #1 was not updated within a 24-month period. Health assessment last dated 1/12/22.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will get the appropriate health assessment.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There will be consistent evidence of verification of all local traffic safety authority notifications.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, wood, sheet rock, a drill and a case of nails were observed inside of the facility in the main childcare space accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All will be removed from the facility to ensure that proper childcare space is maintained.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, The emergency drill log available for review was not updated annually. Last dated 7/6/24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill will be updated annually.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, upon request 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff person #1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will complete training that is mandatory for 12hrs.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the fire safety certificate reviewed for staff person #1 was not updated on an annual basis. Last dated 9/22/23.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take a state regulated fire safety training.
2025-09-08 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 the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) contains an FBI Clearance dated 9/18/19 which is more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business 9/8/25 she/he does not have all of the required clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will get adequate FBI clearance.

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