ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
LICENSEDWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 20 and 71. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
- State inspection history: not checked
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On record in Pennsylvania.
5000 WISSAHICKON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 173 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
The public record
- License number
- 100155740-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 173 children
- Address
- 5000 WISSAHICKON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- +12153813061
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 15, 2025
- License expires
- August 15, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 12 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
Overall, our experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish. We felt unwelcome, unfairly targeted, and isolated throughout the event. Rather than being treated with respect and professionalism, the situation escalated unnecessarily and left our family feeling embarrassed and excluded. Our concerns were not addressed honestly, and we believe false narratives were created instead of focusing on the facts. This experience damaged our trust and confidence, and we would not recommend this environment to other families seeking a supportive and inclusive community for their children.
Quadasha TolerAug 1, 2026My son has been here for 5 months and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the new director Ms. Ariel and all the staff at AEL!
Gregg Proscia JrSep 30, 2025We have been going here for 7 months now and our girl has learned so much. We kept her home the first year and taught her as much as we could. We know she is a quick learner but she has excelled even further than we expected since starting here.
Kay marie BoblenzAug 29, 2023I did not know what to expect about daycares so I'll say I did not have the worst experience. How ever I did not like some of the experience I had with a couple of parents afterwards. Not sure why that happen besides that the tuition did increase alot I just dealt with it. Not the worst time Ive had as a parent, I think my son was safe overall.
Miranda PridgenJan 3, 2023AEL is truly amazing. Our daughters have been there for over 1.5 years. Ms. Robin and Ms. Rhoda run a beautiful and well-organized center. The teachers are very experienced, communicative, and attentive. They have had low turnover during the time we've been there. The staff is warm and friendly and we love that all the teachers know all the kids' names. The center has an enormous outdoor space, which is unique in a city like Philly. Our girls love going to school everyday and that is a great sign for us!
Daniela NiloNov 29, 2022My son was only here briefly, as I was unhappy with this program. The turnover rate was extremely high and the teachers who were hired did not seem invested. I felt my son’s teacher was unapproachable, unhappy and was very defensive whenever I wanted to know more about my son’s learning experience. I would not recommend this daycare to other prospective parents.
Cara GarlandJan 7, 2020
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 3.6 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star3
Questions parents ask about ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
Is ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING holds Pennsylvania certificate 100155740-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Philadelphia County. The current certificate runs to August 15, 2026. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING STAR 4 - ACC, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on December 9, 2025. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.
Does ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 18.
Does this page show inspection results for ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING?
- No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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