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Thomas Ctr For Learning And Physical Literacy Dev

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
800 E Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Quick Facts

Capacity
32 children
Age Range
5-12
Rate Range
$175-$225+
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Creole (Haiti Fr), English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (215) 254-5881
800 E Tulpehocken St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253726
License Issued
Jun 3, 2026
Active Through
Jun 3, 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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We are a high-quality before and after school program for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Students use their time to complete homework and participate in physical activity, games and crafts. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 9:00am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR documented in their records during time of inspection.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall receive required pediatric first aid and CPR and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.
2024-03-14 Renewal 3270.76/3270.104(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.104(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection there were two purple adjustable library couches that were extremely soiled and in need of deep cleaning. In addition, there were two tall coat cubbies and one storage cubby that was not mounted to secure the safety and prevent them from falling over.

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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The purple library couches shall be cleaned to remove all the soiled areas and covered if needed. In addition, all cubbies in the facility shall be mounted to secure their safety and prevent them for being able to fall over.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include required health assessment for staff. Health assessment included in file included was a child's health report.

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. 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.)
Staff person 1 will provide required health assessment.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.

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. 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.)
Staff person 1 will provide TB results.
2022-05-10 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two nonfamily letter of references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will provide two letter of references.
2022-05-10 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/10/22, cert rep observed facility operating with less than the minimum required facility persons when more than 2 children was in care. There was 1 staff with 8 YSA children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A second staff member returned to facility during renewal inspection.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have a copy of facility's liability insurance on file at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.

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.)
Operator will obtain general liability insurance.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will received training on the facility's emergency plan.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain verification of 2 years of child care experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will verify 2 years of child care experience.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22, cert rep observed missing handwashing sign near sink located in main child care space.

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.)
Handwashing signed posted near sink located in main child care space.

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