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Philadelphia Chinese Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
706 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Quick Facts

Capacity
48 children
Languages
English, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (917) 239-6456
706 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256349
License Issued
May 15, 2026
Active Through
May 15, 2027
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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PHILADELPHIA CHINESE ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 did specify the amount of the fee to be charged per week or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreement was updated.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreement was updated.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were did not specify the date of child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreement was updated.
2025-03-25 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 03/25/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not include 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.)
Emergency contact form was updated.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not reflect 12 hours of annual childcare training.

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 will obtain training transcript for requested staff.
2025-03-25 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 03/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain out of state clearances from Tennessee. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained a child abuse clearance that was more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: 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 staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the first aid kit located in classroom #1 was missing tweezers and tape. The first aid kit located in classroom #2 was missing tweezers, tape, soap and gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were replaced during inspection.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 handwashing signs were not posted in bathroom and by sinks in the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signs were posted during the inspection.
2024-02-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-27 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 an announced renewal inspection visit, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan, and noticed the Continuity of Care was not added to 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. 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.)
The Operator will reference the sample of the continuity of care, and will put it together, and place in the emergency plan.
2022-11-09 Initial review 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 an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

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.)
Person #1's prior education and training has been printed out and placed into the staff file.
2022-11-09 Initial review 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a disclosure statement. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Person #1's disclosure statement has been placed into her file.
2022-11-09 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.

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.)
Emergency plan training has been provided to staff for the new location on 11/11/2022.
2022-11-09 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 first aid kits were inspected. There was no soap in the first aid kits in the facility.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Placed soap into the first aid kits.

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