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Wynnefield Prep Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5359 Wynnefield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Quick Facts

Capacity
97 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Chinese - Mandarin, English, French, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 473-7041
5359 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255215
License Issued
Apr 7, 2026
Active Through
Apr 7, 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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WYNNEFIELD PREP ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 97 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-26 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for facility child #2 and found that the emergency contact form was not updated in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will contact the parent to come in and update the emergency contact form.
2026-03-26 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for facility child #1 and found that the health assessment form on file was greater than one year. The last health assessment on file was dated 12/9/2024.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will request an updated health assessment for child #1 and place the updated form on file once received.
2026-03-26 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 the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #1 and found that the fire safety training was not completed annually.

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 member #1 will complete the required fire safety training and verification will be put in the file.
2026-03-26 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 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #1 and found that the NSOR clearance was expired.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the updated clearance is received. Another qualified staff member will be bought on to cover the director responsibilities until verification of the updated clearance is received and filed.
2025-03-24 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/25, Certification Representative observed a yogurt and a cheese stick sitting out in a child's cubby.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The yogurt and cheese stick were put in the refrigerator.
2024-02-27 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 on 02/27/24, the file for child #1 was reviewed and found that the agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
The agreement will be updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-02-27 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that the PA Driver's License was expired as of 05/10/2021.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The PA DL was updated and will be placed on file for staff person #1.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the services to be provided.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider included services on fee agreement. Parent and provider initialed the agreement.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact from that did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed emergency contact form to allow for emergency medical care and administration of 1st aid procedures.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents signed emergency contact form to allow for administration of 1st aid procedures.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and3 files contained emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for transportation, swimming and wading

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider entered NA for services not provided by the center to include wading, swimming and transportation by the facility. Parents initialed.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a PA driver's license (DL) as proof of identification. The PA DL expired on 5/10/2021

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider copied updated staff drivers license and included in staff file.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(d)

Description: General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of CPR/First Aid training.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members pediatric 1st aid card was rescanned to licensing email.
2022-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There are no additional services that are considered extra. N/A will be documented in this section moving forward.
2021-11-15 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work address.

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.)
Parent's work address is listed on the Enrollment Application and was not placed on the Emergency Contact/Parental Consent form. Provider will re-issue and ask parents to complete work address on the Emergency Contact/Parental Consent form.
2021-11-15 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Provider will re-issue Emergency Contact/Parental Consent form to parent to complete address for emergency contact person.
2021-11-15 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. ** Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.**

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider resubmitted scanned copy of NSOR. When scanning documents in the future, the provider will ensure all documents scan clearly.

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