Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19140

Thankful Learning Center INC

3200 N 17th St # 02, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County

Keystone STAR 2

Thankful Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 89 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 32 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 32). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

1 Core-safety citations

31 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

32 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 13

Building & playground safety 8

Emergency preparedness 4

Training & qualifications 4

Health & medication 2

Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Thankful Learning Center, Inc. (TLC) office staff updated the facility's Emergency Plan with the Facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the facility's Emergency Plan did not indicate that all staff, facility person's and volunteers will be trained in the facility's Emergency Plan at time of initial employment, annually and at time of plan updates.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC office Staff added to the Emergency Plan that all staff, facility person's and volunteers will be trained in the facility's Emergency Plan at time of initial employment, annually and at time of any updates.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, Hand Sanitizer was located on the arts and crafts shelf and in the dramatic play center and other areas accessible to children in the Pre School-Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC Office Staff removed the hand sanitizer from the location and threw it in the trash for removal from the facility.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, a Solanum Dulcamara plant was growing up the fence located in the back of the outdoor play area in an area accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC staff removed the plant that was growing on the school yard fence.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the outdoor play area was littered in some areas with various debris including, chip bags, plastic bags, and weeds.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC Staff cleaned the school yard, removing all litter (chip bags, plastic bags and weeds).”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the benches located in the outdoor play area had peeling paint on them.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC Staff painted the bench that had peeling paint in the school yard.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the most recent Child Service Report on file for Child #1 was dated 02/23/2024; the file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain a Child Service Report.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC Office Staff gave all teaching staff child service reports to complete for all students in order for office staff to add the semi-annual date to the calendar for when the next report would be due to ensure compliance with this regulation. Child Service Reports have been completed, signed by…”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the file for Child #4 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage Policy Number for Child #4.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC office staff obtained a copy of Child #4's health instance coverage/policy card and filed in the child's record at the facility.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the file for Child #2 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom Child #2 can be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC Office Staff gave the parent of Child #2 the emergency contact form to add the address of individuals designated by the parent to release the child to.”

Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “TLC Office Staff gave the parent of Child #5 the Emergency Contact form to add their signature on the section where parents give consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

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Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)/3270.34(c)

During an unannounced monitoring on 01/18/024, the certification Representative was made aware of the Director resigned for their position at the facility and the facility currently did not have a qualified director.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Joseph Boateng, President of Thankful Learning Center, Inc. Board of Directors and Tammy Holley, former Director of Thankful Learning Center will serve as the interim directors while the center actively recruits for a new director. Both Tammy and Joseph will collectively work together onsite at…”

Core safety Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained an FBI Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training more than 60 months old; the file for staff person #2 did not contain record of a Out of State Clearances, FBI Clearance nor a National Sex Offender Clearance; Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/8/2015.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Staff person #1 will provide the center with FBI clearance by 1/13/2024. Staff person #2 will provide the center with Out of State Clearances by 1/13/2024 as well as FBI clearances and NSR clearances. Staff person #1 will also complete the mandated reporter training.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

During a renewal inspection on 2/5/2023, the first aid kit in the infant classroom did not contain tweezers; the first aid kit in the three-year-old classroom did not contain tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Tweezers will be added to each first aid kit.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for child #1 and 4 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Updated forms of influenza vaccination have even requested from each family.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Duirng a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old; the file for staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Staff members must schedule an appointment with their PCP to get a current health assessment.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Different times of day 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(2)

During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the fire drill log showed all fire drills conducted at the same time of day with no variation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “The fire drill log will be conducted at various times of the day.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)

During the renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the fire drill log showed all fire drill were conducted with the same hypothetical location as the reason for the fire drills to occur.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Monthly fire drills will be conducted with various hypothetical locations starting 1/1/24.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)

During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the Director could not provide the Certification Representative with a current fire inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “The fire certificate will be obtained by 1/13/24.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, the files for staff person #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain verification of the 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “All staff members listed above will complete training before 1/1/24.”

Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training and First aid/Pediatric CPR; Staff persons #1 and 4 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 09/2021.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “All staff members listed above will complete the listed trainings by 12/29/23.”