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Lamont Academy Early Learning And Development

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4693 N Sydenham St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Quick Facts

Capacity
83 children
Languages
English, Arabic, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 329-2200
4693 N Sydenham St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255605
License Issued
May 25, 2026
Active Through
May 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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LAMONT ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 83 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, the Tuberculin Skin results on the Staff Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 were unclear.

Correction Required: 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 obtained a TB Test.
2025-03-19 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, verification of the completion of an Annual Emergency Drill was not documented and kept 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 will conduct a lockdown drill.
2024-07-05 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 The operator did not have a plan of continuity of operations in the event of an emergency in the emergency plan.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will update the emergency plan by adding continuity plan
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) - Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(d)/3270.181(e)

Description: Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency contact forms in the classroom did not have a date or parent signature attesting to the accuracy of the information.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will place updated emergency contact information in other facility records
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency plan did not have lock-down procedure included in the emergency plan.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will update the emergency plan by adding a lockdown plan
2024-05-22 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 5/22/24 staff person #1 had an expired Child Abuse Mandated Reporter's training certificate. Staff person #2 had a PA Criminal Clearance without the record/attachment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 2 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. StaffPerson #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person completed Mandated Reporter training
2023-08-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education, previous child care experience nor required trainings for staff person to work in a child care setting (emergency plan training/health and safety training/pediatric first aid and CPR).

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to 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.)
Staff person #2 resigned position
2023-08-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment showing staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.

Correction Required: 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 resigned position
2023-08-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons 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.)
Staff person #2 resigned position
2023-08-18 Unannounced Monitoring 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 unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police Clearance that was incomplete, PA State Police Clearance on file stated "Request Under Review"; FBI Clearance on file for staff person #1 did not contain all required documents (RAP Sheet). File for staff person #2 did not contain requests for and/or completed required clearances for staff person to be able to work in a child care setting nor verification of completed Mandated Reporter training; file of staff person #2 only contained request for NSOR clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #1 and #2 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. STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 obtained a new clearance and will provide attached information from request under review
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: On May 2, 2023, during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1, 2, 4 and 5 agreement form was missing an admission date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add admission dates to child's files 1, 2 ,4 and 5.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: On May 2, 2023 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1,3,4, and 5 were missing updated physical health exams.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated physical exam for 1, 3, 4 and 5 files.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.31(f)(7) - Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(7)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness

Noncompliance Area: On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 file was missing Emergency plan training..

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)) within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure staff # 1 will obtain training in Emergency preparedness.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire drill log did not obtain record of testing of the fire detection system each 30 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure a designated staff person will be responsible for testing the fire detection system each 30 days.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #3, were missing updated health examinations.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 3 can not attend care until he has an updated physical exam in his child record.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3, ere missing updated health examinations.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will assure that children #3, and have an updated physical examination.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a toddlers sippy cup was not labeled while in the classroom.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure all sippy cups and bottles are labeled with the Childs name.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that provider did not have annual letter on file that was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will assure to draft, and send letter to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person # 1 First Aid & CPR certificate not an acceptable trainer.

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 to assure that staff person # 1 is trained with an acceptable First Aid & CPR training.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that 1 staff was present in the young toddler room with six children youngest child 13 months old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will hire more staff to make sure all classrooms are in ratio.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.55(a)

Description: Toddler and preschool children

Noncompliance Area: On March 22.2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the preschool classroom was out of ratio. AGS and Aide in 1 room with 18 children, AGS was out of room to serve and prepare lunch leaving AIDE alone with 18 children.

Correction Required: The staff: child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will hire staff for preschool room to make sure the classroom is in ratio.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the provider was unable to set off fire detection system.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will be able to set off Fire Detection system.

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