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AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING

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4.0(16)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

On record in Pennsylvania.

2155 RIDGE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121

Hours
6:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
26 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Ages and programs

Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • School-age care

The public record

License number
104388455-0001
License status
LICENSED
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
26 children
Address
2155 RIDGE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
County
Philadelphia County
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 26, 2026
License expires
February 26, 2027

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 16 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • I highly recommend Affectionately Devoted. The facility is very clean and the children are well taken care of. The owner , Ms. Shanyel , has a passion for both people and more specifically children. This reflects in her facilities and through the staff she has.

    Markera LittleJan 21, 2026
  • Looking for a safe and educational setting for your child? This establishment provides a customized curriculum that allows children to learn at their own pace, surpassing grade-level expectations. Your child receives outstanding care, marked by excellence, professionalism, and a gentle approach...

    Sallicious presents cooking with Aunt Sha-ShaSep 15, 2025
  • Affectionately Devoted has a wonderful and caring staff that treats your child just like their own. This is one of the best daycares in Philly!

    Krissi JuddSep 15, 2025
  • The staff is phenomenal. My family has always felt safe which is a big thing and just how they care for the students and the families. The owner has helped me personally several times. God bless them

    Khristina WhaleySep 15, 2025
  • I love this school for my son. Great communication, marks off all of my boxes and expectations. My son loves it, he always has a smile on his face, comes home with lots to talk about everyday. I’d highly recommend 100%! Thank you to all the staff for educating and nurturing my son always! You’re very appreciated!

    samira oliverOct 23, 2024
  • Although I don’t have any childcare aged children, I do the know the owner/operator personally. I have seen the process of the opening, from start to finish. There was so much care and love put into every aspect of the center. The one thing I know is that she has a heart for children and would never allow one in her care to be hurt or mistreated. I could not think of a better center to send your child for great care! Wishing you and your staff the best!

    Crystal CastleOct 1, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.0 average comes from 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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  • 1 star4

Questions parents ask about AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING

Is AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?

Yes. AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING holds Pennsylvania certificate 104388455-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Philadelphia County. The current certificate runs to February 26, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.

What is AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING's Keystone STARS rating?

Pennsylvania rates AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING STAR 2, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on May 1, 2026. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.

Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING?

No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF 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 AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING accept child care subsidy?

Yes. AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. 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 AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF 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 AFFECTIONATELY DEVOTED ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.