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Joshuas Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
67 E Bringhurst St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
38 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 589-9062
67 E Bringhurst St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255718
License Issued
Apr 7, 2026
Active Through
Dec 25, 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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Joshuas Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 38 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
2026-04-07 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child agreements were updated to include exact arrival (AM) and departure (PM) times
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission dates were added to all existing child files as of 10/24/25
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that there was no emergency contact form submitted for child #2.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent submitted the completed emergency contact form on 10/23/25. File updated
2025-10-16 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: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 ,child #3, and child #4 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.)
Parents of children #1, #3, and #4 provided updated work addresses and phone numbers
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

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.)
Health insurance information was collected from parents and filed for child ren #1 and #4
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1)

Description: Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child # 1did not include a health report and record of immunized status.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent submitted updated physical and immunization record from the child's physician
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 9/13/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated staff health assessment obtained 11/2/25 and filed.
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include consents for minor first Aid and emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed both emergency medical care and minor first Aid consent forms on 10/24/25
2025-10-16 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 on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 did not include the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.

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, #3 may not work in a childcare 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disclosures were completed, signed and filed
2025-10-16 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that there was no written record of fire drills maintained on file at the facility

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill record forms were completed for all drills conducted since August, October
2025-06-03 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff person 1 and Staff person 2 were missing their Health assessment, including the results of a TB test.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 and 2 will have a physical exam and obtain a health assessment that will be kept on file, which will include the results of a TB test.
2025-06-03 Initial review 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 the inspection on 6/3/25, staff person 2 had an expired State Police Clearance (dated 3/23/19), an expired Child Abuse Clearance (dated 11/22/17), a Department of Education FBI Clearance and was missing the NSOR and Mandated Reporter Training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will apply for all required clearances and complete the Mandated Reporter Training then submit all required documents prior to opening.

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