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Zolas Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 669-9411
Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257029
License Issued
Jun 25, 2026
Active Through
Jun 25, 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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ZOLAS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. 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
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, volunteer person #2 was observed supervising children while alone in a room

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintain supervision of volunteers.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 was not signed by the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review sign and complete new enrollment files.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added date payment is to be made on agreement form.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated services provided to families on fee agreement.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 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.)
Reviewed and completed new enrollment files to include persons to whom the child may be released.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added date of child's admission on agreement form.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Requested parent to include information for work address/ number.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing written consent signed by a parent 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 must 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.)
Requested parent signature for emergency medical care of emergency contact.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was not signed by the parent.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Requested parent to complete emergency contact form with signature.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 was missing health assessment from their file.

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.)
Staff will reach out to their medical provider for a copy of their health assessment.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
Requested parent to complete/ update emergency contact form with signature for minor first aid.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 and 4 was missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Requested signature for transportation, walking, excursions for all children
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Staff file for staff 1 and 2 were not on site/ accessible the facility

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff files returned to center.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have updated emergency plan on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide staff new form for review and signature
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 3 was missing 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 is working on additional annual training requirement and will continue to remain out of center until file is complete showing ready to work. Staff 3 has 12 annual clock hours confirmed.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was missing mandated reporter training

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1-- will have until _5-18-26___ to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1-, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Directed staff member to updated mandated reporter training.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the front room and middle room (near bathroom)

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.)
Touch up painted applied.
2026-02-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.70(a) - 65º F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: The temperature inside the facility was 49° F.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Called HVAC serviceman for repair. Issue corrected same day
2025-04-02 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of children #1-3 did not have reviewed and/or updated emergency contact and/or financial agreement forms documented in their records within the last 6 months.

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.)
The parents of all children listed shall review their children's emergency contact and financial agreement forms as required and date.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have an updated health assessment completed and documented in their record within the last 12 months as required.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 shall provide an updated health assessment for their child and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.
2024-04-26 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats that were used for nap time were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a mat chart to be used for individual children.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include the name, telephone number or address of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents add physician information into emergency contact forms.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or 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.)
Provider will have parents add health insurance coverage and policy number into emergency contact forms.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash the childs hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that teachers are following handwashing guidelines.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff bring in verification of experience.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 only had one written reference letter. In addition, the record for staff #2 did not include reference letters.

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.)
Provider will have staff bring in reference letter.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants and toddlers.

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.)
Provider will add the required accommodations into the emergency plan.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

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 complete an emergency drill and document the information.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to their local municipality.

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 deliver their emergency plan to the local municipality.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have an NSOR clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person check on the status of NSOR clearance.
2023-03-28 Renewal 3280.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit used for excursions did not include a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the provider added water to the first aid bag.
2022-06-13 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: There were six children present at the time of the renewal inspection: made up of three young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 2 preschoolers with one staff.

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 at §3280.52(b). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office 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.)
Staff #1 will take ratio training and ratio will be corrected. Documentation will be sent to OCDEL for review.

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