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The Learning Institute Of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1210 N 59th St, Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Quick Facts

Capacity
52 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 878-7235
1210 N 59th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258365
License Issued
Jun 12, 2026
Active Through
Jun 12, 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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THE LEARNING INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-03 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-05-15 Renewal 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4)

Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/15/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 to include an updated influenza vaccine or exemption letter. Influenza vaccine dated 11/1/2017.

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all children have a current immunization record or a letter of exemption from the parent expressing their personal or religious objections to immunization, including child #1 on file.
2023-05-15 Renewal 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 on 5/15/23, it was observed that there was peeled paint and plaster in the basement on the black wall under the last television nearer to the stairs.

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.)
The operator will ensure that the facility is free from peeling /plaster including the black wall in the basement.
2022-08-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 INSTRUCTED CHILD # 1 TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO THE BASEMENT CLASSROON ALONE. STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT ENSURE THAT CHILD # 1 WAS RECEIVED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 LEAVING CHILD # 1 UNSUPERVISED.

Correction Required: THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST ARRANGE FOR ALL FACILITY STAFF TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING REGARDING SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE ELRC. SE REGIONAL OFFICE OF OCDEL WILL MAKE THE REFERRAL TO THE ELRC.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has completed the required minimum of two hours childcare as required. The operator will continue to have staff complete trainings throughout the year and annually as required.
2022-08-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 INSTRUCTED CHILD # 1 TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO THE BASEMENT CLASSROON ALONE. STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT ENSURE THAT CHILD # 1 WAS RECEIVED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 LEAVING CHILD # 1 UNSUPERVISED.

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 premise. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all children are supervised at all times and never left alone withou required supervision: to be able to see, hear and direct.
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/21/2022, RODENT FECES OBSERVED ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR BY THE DOOR TO THE CLASSROOM AND THE REFRIGERATOR.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 06/21/2022, a representative of LIP immediately corrected violation by sweeping up the rodent droppings, and cleaning and disinfecting the area.

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