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Choices Academy & Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4815 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Quick Facts

Capacity
43 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 918-0477
4815 Longshore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253693
License Issued
Apr 28, 2026
Active Through
Apr 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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CHOICES ACADEMY & LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 5, 2026, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.

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.)
Provider has conducted an emergency drill and placed documentation on file at the facility.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 5, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained documentation of current pediatric first-aid and cpr for this staff.
2026-03-05 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 March 5, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint along the baseboards in the preschool room and on the corner wall of the kitchen.

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.)
Provider has repainted/repaired all areas.
2025-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-19 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 renewal inspection on March 19, 2025, the record of staff #3 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test, and the record of staff #4 did not contain a health assessment.

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.)
Provider has obtained updated health information for both staff.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 19, 2025, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of education.

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.)
Provider has obtained documentation of education for this staff.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 19, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of 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 has trained staff #2 in the emergency plan.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 19, 2025, the record of staff #1 contained 7 annual training hours, the record of staff #3 contained 9 total annual training hours, the record of staff #4 contained 10.5 total annual training hours, and the record of staff #5 contained a total of 8 annual training hours.

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.)
Provider has obtained the additional training hours for all staff.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 19, 2025, certification representative observed Golden Pothos plants in the toddler room.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the plants immediately from all child care spaces.
2025-03-19 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 March 19, 2025, certification representative observed chipped paint on the baseboards of the preschool and toddler rooms, and in the bathroom.

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.)
All areas of chipped paint were repainted.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the records of children #1-4 did not contain the Departments approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided completed within 6 months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete child service reports.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the agreements of children #1 and #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.)
All files were reviewed and updated with complete information.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the health assessment of child #4 was not completed within 6 months (dated 5-2-23).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated health form from the child's parent.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety update completed within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Director will read all updates from OCDEL and all staff will take the required trainings.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the facility did not have a policy regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment, and the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Provider will create a Shaken baby policy and Continuity of Operations.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for lock-down, and did not provide special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations 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.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include lockdown and special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and medical conditions.
2024-03-27 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on March 27, 2024, the operator did not have documentation in writing on a review and update of the emergency plan at least once annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review and update the emergency plan.
2024-03-27 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 March 27, 2024, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the infant and toddler rooms.

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 peeling paint were repainted.
2023-03-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-04-06 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: AT the time of inspection, the files for staff #1- #4 did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements; Mandated Reporter training as required by the DHS-OCDEL regulations.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1- #4 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, mandated reporter, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1- #4 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1-#4 will complete the training no or before 6/7/2022. Written proof will be in the staff files.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.52/3270.55(a) - Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.55(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children

Noncompliance Area: During nap there were fourteen mixed-age children young/older toddlers and pre-school children with one staffer. There were three children in the group who were two-yr-old.

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.)
Additional staff will be added to maintain ratios.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The floors along the walk way near the entrance and the area near the restrooms were damaged, separating and could pose a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.

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 floors will be repaired.

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