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The Salvation Army Learning Zone

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1340 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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287 children
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📞 (215) 787-2962
1340 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Active License
License Number
CER-00247942
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 Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space at the facility.

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 create and post a plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, and post the plan conspicuously in every child care space at the facility.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility emergency plan was missing language concerning continuity of operations in the case of an emergency.

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.)
Provider will add a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility to the current facility emergency plan.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing liability insurance documentation present at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will keep a copy of current liability insurance at the facility at all times.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed staff files not being kept at the facility. but at a remote corporate location.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will produce all staff files and keep them on site.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing written records of fire drills being performed at the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will produce a written record of all fire drills being conducted at the facility.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

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 create a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and will post it in every child care space.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an emergency plan that made no mention to abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.)
Provider will add missing language to the existing facility emergency plan.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessments in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial tuberculosis screenings in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

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.)
Provider will obtain tuberculosis screenings for the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility had not informed the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create and send to the local traffic safety authorities in writing the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility on a annual basis.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing current copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a current copy of the facility's liability insurance.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing individual record for Staff 3.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the individual record for Staff 3.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing disclosure statement in the file of Staff 1.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a copy of the disclosure statement for the file of Staff 1; Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the disclosure statement is submitted for the file.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency drills being conducted 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 and document an emergency drill at the facility.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency plan training in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

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.)
Provider will conduct and document emergency plan training for the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a copy of the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and 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 send a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
2023-11-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-11-15 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an agreement form signed by the facility director and parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create an agreement form and with parent and director signature by 11.18.22
2022-11-15 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the health assessment reviewed for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include a statement that the child was able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have updated assessment forms submitted by 12.05.22
2022-11-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 did not include verification of experience, education or training for the title position of facility director and Staff person #2 for the title position of classroom teacher/tutor.

Correction Required: 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.)
Will submit transcripts/degree and experience verification by 12.05.22
2022-11-15 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 did not include a written report of an initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

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.)
Will have health assessment completed and submitted by 12.05.22
2022-11-15 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 November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 did not include NSOR clearance and disclosure statement documentation (See LIS Code Sheet)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have NSOR and Disclosure Statement in file by 11.18.22
2022-11-15 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: During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, there was no protective receptable cover in the electrical outlet located on the right-side wall in the Learning Zone classroom.

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.)
Will place protective receptacle covers in outlet by 11.21.22.
2022-11-15 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, there was no sign posted stating that a facility person and an able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating posted in the first-floor bathroom.

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.)
Will create and post a bathroom sign by 11.15.22
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, written plan of daily activities was not posted in 2nd floor child care space.

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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The SALZ posted all documents on the 2nd floor classroom
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage information.

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 SALZ contacted parent of child #1 and requested updated documentation and/or records, The child will be suspended from program until documentation is forwarded by 11/24/21.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, written plan identifying means of transporting child to emergency care and staffing provisions, if necessary, was not posted in 2nd floor child care space.

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.)
The SALZ posted compliance information as requested on 2nd floor.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of child #2 did not contain a health report reviewing child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The SALZ contacted parent of child #2 regarding updated information. Parent will forward updated information by 11/24/21. Child #2 suspended until updated information is received.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of child #1 did not contain a review of child's immunization status.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The SALZ contacted parent of child #1 regarding immunization status. Parent will forward updated records. The child will be suspended 11/24/21 unless information is received.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children with disabilities and/or 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.)
Children that fall into the category of chronic medical conditions and disabilities will not be stationed on the 2nd floor of facility.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of staff person #1 did not have fire safety training completed within the last year. Fire safety training on file was dated 07/11/2020.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will complete fire safety training as required annually.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.34(a)/3270.192(1) - Director responsibilities/Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.192(1)

Description: Director responsibilities/Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/16/21, director was unable to provide current, valid identification verify identity. ID presented was issued in 1998 and expired in 2002.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will forward current copy of Pennsylvania State ID.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, fire evacuation routes were not posted in 2nd floor child care space.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The SALZ posted all documents on the 2nd floor classroom
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, fire inspection report showing system has been inspected annually and is in compliance was not available for review.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new facility officers contacted Keystone Fire Safety Protection to schedule annual inspection of fire system.

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