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Happy Feet Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
5715 N 5TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247790
License Issued
Dec 17, 2025
Active Through
Dec 17, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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desiree
2024-03-12 09:33:14
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I found this daycare to have the best teachers. They help the parents with the toilet training, children are learning Spanish. They are so friendly and greet you with a smile. I love this daycare for my kids I would recommend them.

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Jemima
2022-05-16 07:17:31
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Best daycare ever

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About the Provider

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HAPPY FEET LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMondays~Fridays 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the second floor staff refrigerator. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed a thermometer in the second floor staff refrigerator.
2025-02-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a first aid kit was not observed in the preschool and school-age rooms upstairs. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed a first aid kit in the preschool and school-age rooms upstairs.
2024-12-04 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: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 12/4/24 staff person #1 was observed with 5 children, and staff person#1 identified child #1 twice incorrectly. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.

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.)
All staff carried lynard with children's information with them.
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/4/24 the file records for child #2 and 3 included a child service report that was older than 6-month requirement.

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 updated the file records for child# 2 and 3 to include a current child service report.
2024-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #2 was observed with 10 children outside alone and did not know the names of all 10 children. Staff person#2 knew 9 out of the 10 names. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.

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.)
The provider does not agree that this is a violation of a regulation or of the settlement agreement. Staff Person #2 was working her first day and had only met the children in her care an hour earlier. She was still learning the names of the children when quizzed by the inspector. Staff Person #2 correctly stated names of 9 of the 10 children Effective immediately , all staff will carry a hip pouch contains a name card of each child under the staff person's care, as well as the necessary contact and emergency information required.
2024-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 the preschool classroom was observed outside and did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for 10 children receiving care in the space. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 asked staff person#1 to bring their preschool bag (first aid kit & emergency contact binder) outside.
2024-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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 inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and did not have an initial health assessment. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.

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.)
Staff person #2 provided the initial health assessment the next day. She did have her TB results on file.
2024-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1--- has unacceptable first aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum; the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1--- must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.
2024-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a NSOR. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.

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 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. 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--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 6/17/24. Staff person #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.
2024-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 the preschool classroom was observed outside and did not have a first aid kit present.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 asked staff person #1 to bring their preschool bag(first aid kit & emergency contact binder) outside.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the Infants classroom did not have a daily schedule.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider posted the daily schedule for the Infants Classroom during the inspection.
2024-06-10 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 inspection on 6/10/24 the file records for child #4 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care 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 child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
returned the health assessment to the parent to have the doctor to put the check mark in the box that he missed.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file records for child # 4 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
we have the health assessment for child #4 & #5. we returned the health assessment to parent #5 requesting for the doctor to include all age-appropriate screenings recommended by American academy of pediatric
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 staff person #1 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after diapering the child..

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. Staff person #1 will obtain Better Kid Training: Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
had a meeting with staff #1 about diapering and not sanitizing diaper area. Staff #1 was written up and dismissed. we have a no tolerance policy

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