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The Spark Learning Center Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5536 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

Capacity
21 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 532-6084
5536 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248341
License Issued
Nov 10, 2025
Active Through
Nov 10, 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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The Spark Learning Center Llc is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 21 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
2026-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed while the children were napping in both classrooms the mats were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will rearrange sleep equipment while children are napping to be at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
2026-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed children were not able to be seen while napping with all the lights out which made it too dark.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will leave the curtains open for natural light to come in to be able to see the children faces during nap time and utilize a night light.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a broken toy Spider-man airplane with sharp edges in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken Spider-Man airplane toy with sharp edges was removed from the outdoor play space immediately after the inspection and discarded. All other toys and play materials in the outdoor area were checked to ensure they were in safe, usable condition. Staff were reminded to inspect toys and equipment daily for damage or hazards.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not include release persons. The agreement form of child #2 did not specify the names of 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.)
Plan of Correction: All child agreement forms will be reviewed to ensure the "release persons" section is completed for each enrolled child. Missing information will be obtained from families immediately, and all updated forms will be signed and dated. The director will review all new enrollment packets before acceptance to confirm that release person information is complete. Child #2 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage. The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA 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.)
The director will review all emergency contact forms and obtain the missing health insurance information and MA policy number from the family of child #3. Updated forms will be completed, signed, and dated. All files will be reviewed to ensure no other forms are missing required information. Child #2 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, question #2 on staff person #1's health assessment was not answered.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.)
The health assessment for staff person #1 has been updated to reflect that question #2 was answered.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was out of ratio with 8 children in care, the youngest child being 1 year old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: Staff person #2 was immediately reminded of proper ratio requirements. The center director reviewed the staff schedule and adjusted classroom assignments to ensure that all classrooms meet staff-to-child ratio requirements at all times. Additional training on ratio compliance and supervision requirements will be conducted for all staff to reinforce the importance of maintaining proper ratios, especially when mixed age groups are present. The director will conduct random ratio checks throughout the day to ensure ongoing compliance.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a protective receptacle cover was missing in the older toddlers' room by the toy kitchen set.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet on site.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a wallflower in the children's bathroom and hand sanitizer on the desk upon entrance to the facility. There was Nystatin cream under the changing table in the young toddlers' room that was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wallflower and hand sanitizer were immediately removed from areas accessible to children during the inspection. The Nystatin cream was also relocated to a locked cabinet out of reach of children. All staff were reminded of health and safety regulations regarding hazardous and toxic substances, as outlined in § 3270.66. The director completed a full classroom and facility walkthrough to ensure all items are properly stored and inaccessible to children.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls and ledges in the classroom on the lower level were dirty. The ceiling tiles in the classroom on the lower level were stained. The walls and door in the upper-level older toddlers' classroom were dirty. Floorboards in the young toddler room on the upper level were rising, causing a tripping hazard. The turf rug for the outdoor play space was not flat causing multiple tripping hazards. The outdoor play space had a dip, causing a tripping hazard.

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.)
Following the inspection, the white walls and ledges in the lower-level classroom and the walls and door in the upper-level older toddlers' classroom were cleaned and repainted. The stained ceiling tiles in the lower-level classroom were replaced. The rising floorboards in the upper-level young toddler room were repaired to remove the tripping hazard. The turf rug in the outdoor play space was flattened, and the dip was filled to eliminate tripping hazards. The director conducted a full facility walkthrough to confirm all issues were corrected.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the exit of the outdoor play space was obstructed by a crate and other items.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the crate and other items obstructing the outdoor play space exit were immediately removed to ensure a clear and safe means of egress. Staff were reminded that all exits must remain clear and accessible at all times. The director inspected all exit routes inside and outside the facility to verify they were unobstructed.
2024-11-04 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 child #1 emergency contact did not include the home address of the parent on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain the home address of the parent for child #1 emergency contact.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the release persons address for child #1 for the emergency contact.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain verification of education for staff #1.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space had debris and a tree stump with cut off branches that could be a hazard to children while playing.

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.)
Operator will clean the outdoor play space and secure the tree stump to make it safe for children while playing.

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