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Education Nation Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
4643 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Quick Facts

Capacity
53 children
Languages
English, Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 971-5580
4643 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259028
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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mzpeaches
2014-07-03 12:54:09
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this is an excellent daycare center. My son went here at the age of 5 months and is currently enrolled in the center. they have the best care to me. I was kind of nervous to putting my little baby in school. this was the first and last school i looked into

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About the Provider

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The ENLA mission is to create and sustain a positive academic and social-emotional environment, which enables all young people in our care to develop the skills necessary to thrive globally, but serve locally.

Imagine an alternative to traditional infant, day and after school care that not only met your child care needs, but also provided an activity based learning environment that mirrors those used at colleges, universities and vocational centers around the nation. The staff is professional care givers with the credentials to not only enhance your child's early social and motor skills, but to also teach them advanced studies in the arts and sciences found at institutions of higher learning. A collegiate-based curriculum tailored specifically for children, taught in a fun, nurturing care giving environment.

ENLA is that alternative, comprehensive educational facility exclusively for infants to 5 years. The Academy dedicates its efforts and resources toward ensuring top-rated care giving services coupled with a high-quality activity based learning environment tailored for children in these age groups. The Academy will respond to the needs of its parents and students with excellent care-giving and instruction, an advanced curriculum, flexible programs, local community involvement and business partnerships.

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 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 child #1,2, and 3 files did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on their emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 5/21/2026 the missing information was obtained from the parents/guardians, and the emergency contact forms were immediately updated to include the required physician's and medical care information.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 child #3 file did not include the health insurance medical coverage and policy number information on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 5/29/26 the missing information was obtained from the parents/guardians and the health insurance and policy number information on the emergency contact forms were immediately updated to include the required health insurance medical coverage and policy number information.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 child file #1 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 1 last physical was 11/11/2025.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 05/21/26 the child's parent was immediately contacted and requested to provide an updated health report from the child's healthcare provider. The updated health report has been obtained and placed in the child's file.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 Staff #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not wash children's hands in the Infant and Young Toddlers classroom before serving lunch.

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.)
Upon notification of the violation, all staff in all classrooms were immediately notified and reminded of the handwashing requirements and the importance of proper handwashing and practices to prevent the spread of illness. all staff received additional training on staff and children's hands to be washed before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after diapering.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 Staff #2 did not clean the diaper changing surfaces after diapering children by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface coverings.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation, staff # 2 was immediately notified, reminded, and instructed on the proper diaper changing procedures, including the requirement to clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface after each use by wiping it with sanitizing solution.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health Assessment Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health Assessment Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 staff #6 health assessment did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at.

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. The health assessment must include the following specified in §3270.151(c)(1-5)

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 6 file was reviewed immediately upon notification of violation. Staff # 6 was contacted, and a corrected health assessment containing all required information, including the physician's address was required and obtained on 05/29/26. The updated documentation has been placed in the staff file.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)/3270.151(c)(1) - Health Assessment Requirements/Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)/3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Health Assessment Requirements/Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 staff #7 health assessment did not address that a physical examination was conducted.

Correction Required: The health assessment must include the following specified in §3270.151(c)(1-5) An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 7 file was reviewed immediately upon notification of the violation. Staff # 7 was contacted, and a corrected health assessment containing all required information, including the physician proof that the physical examination was conducted was required. The updated health assessment was obtained on 05/26/26 and has been placed in the staff file.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 staff #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not wash their hands before serving lunch to the children.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation, all staff in all classrooms were immediately notified and reminded of the handwashing requirements and the importance of proper handwashing and practices to prevent the spread of illness. All staff received additional training on staff and children's hands to be washed before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after diapering.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 in the Young Toddlers classroom there was milk in the container left out for over 3 hours not refrigerated then was served during lunch to children.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After notification of the violation and discovery, the milk was immediately discarded, and staff were instructed not to serve any food or drink that has not been stored at the proper temperature. All classrooms' staff were retrained on food safety procedures, including the proper storage, handling, and refrigeration of potentially hazardous foods and beverages.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 staff #1,3, and 7 files did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma, or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. 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.)
Upon notification of the violation, the files of staff # 3 and 7 were reviewed, and requests were made to obtain the required documents. A transcript of staff # 7 and a translated, notarized, and signed document of staff # 3 have been obtained and placed in the employee's files. At this point, due to the lack of verification of acceptable education requirements, a decision was made to terminate the employment positions of staff #1 and staff # 3. Effective 6/23/2026, staff # 1 and 3 were removed from their positions until further documentation and updates can be provided to verify compliance with the educational qualifications.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 staff #2 and 3 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals 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.)
Upon notification of the violation, staff # 2 and 3 files were reviewed, and requests were made to provide the required nonfamily references. The required reference letters have been obtained and placed in the employee's files.
2026-05-20 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: Observed 5/20/2026 The file for staff # 1 and 5 did not contain out of state clearances from Ohio and New York. The requirement to have the completed DHS required out of state clearances on file were not met.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Request for the required out of state clearances from Ohio and New York were submitted immediately. Staff # 1 responses have been received from Ohio and it has been placed in their file and shall return to her duties starting 6/1/2026. And # 5 will not return to work until all required documents are received and placed in their file
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/20/2026 in the Young Toddler classroom and in the pre-K classroom there was baby wipes labeled "keep out the reach out of children" located in the bathrooms not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The baby wipes were immediately removed from accessible areas and placed in locked cabinets.
2025-04-23 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: Observed 4/23/2025 child #1, and 2 emergency contact forms were missing the addresses of the individual authorized by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

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.)
The address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to in the emergency contact form for child # 1 and 2 was updated.
2025-04-23 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: Observed 4/23/2025 children files #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #3 last physical was 8/29/2024.

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.)
A health assessment was conducted for Child # 3 and the parent provided a report to the facility director. A documentation supporting this action is presented with this email.

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