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Protocol Academy Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Quick Facts

Capacity
13 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 586-0995
2301 W Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244503
License Issued
Aug 21, 2025
Expired
Aug 21, 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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Help your child excel with child care from our day care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Protocol Academy, LLC provides traditional full and part-time care, as well as extended day service for children aged three weeks through 12 years old. We foster growth and guide your child through their developmental milestones, including the critical transition from preschool to first grade and beyond.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was dirt and debris in the outdoor play area. The indoor of the facility drywall that was unfinished in the bathroon with exposed plaster, there are various areas where the rugs are torn throughout facility, metal threshold strips are sharp and sticking up off the floors near side door, middle area of room, near front door, under crib/playpens.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM 5/21/26 )

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2026-07-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was paint chipped on the railing leading to the outdoor play area and the bathroom wall is unfinished.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM 5/21/26)

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.106(g) - Linens cleaned monthly Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(g)

Description: Linens cleaned monthly

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a facility walkthrough was conducted and there were soiled sheets in the play pens and the crib.

Correction Required: Linens, blankets and rest equipment shall be cleaned monthly, at a minimum. The operator shall arrange a cleaning schedule with the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that all sleep equipment and linens are clean for childrens use.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) - Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there were 2 staff present which led to them being out of ratio at times. Staff #1 went in the kitchen to get food ready for the children, leaving staff #2 alone and out of ratio. The children were not properly supervised. Children were in the bathroom by themselves, and one child was able to grab a pair of scissors and was running with them.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have both staff train in proper supervision techniques, child safety, supervision and positioning and monitor them to ensure compliance.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no posted emergency transportation plans.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post the emergency transportation plan in each child care space.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 1.the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. 2. Three staff files were reviewed and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have the required health and safety trainings. 2.

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.)
Provider will 1. update the shaken baby/child maltreatment policy so that it includes strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. 2. have staff #2 and staff #3 take the required health and safety trainings.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were no labels with the children's names on cups and bottles.

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 put names on childrens cups, bottles etc.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the water was 110° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will turn down the water tank so that the water temperature is at/below 110° F.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was dirt and debris in the outdoor play area. The indoor of the facility drywall that was unfinished in the bathroon with exposed plaster, there are various areas where the rugs are torn throughout facility, metal threshold strips are sharp and sticking up off the floors near side door, middle area of room, near front door, under crib/playpens.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean the outdoor play area and have it set up for use, repair floors,rugs and walls.
2026-05-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was paint chipped on the railing leading to the outdoor play area and the bathroom wall is unfinished.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will repair or repaint the areas with chipped paint.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the daily activity chart/list does not specify the activities being conducted or address when the children go outdoors for large muscle activity.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will specify the various activities that are done throughout the day.
2025-07-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #1 popped a child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY STAFF PERSONS WILL BE REFERRED TO ELRC FOR MULTIPLE TRAININGS TO INCLUDE SUPERVISION AND DEALING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through: 1. Child #6 was in a highchair seat and was not eating and there were multiple children in play pen/crib who were not winding down for nap time. They were awake and actively trying to interact with the other children who were still up and moving about. 2. Shortly after entering the facility, both staff #1 and staff #2 went to the rear of the facility leaving all of the children unsupervised.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 trained in supervision topics pertaining to proper supervision and restraints.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1child #3 didn't include release persons.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will include the names of the release persons on the agreement forms for child #1 and child #3.

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