Learning Central Preschool

5727 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Learning Central Preschool has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Learning Central Preschool was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Learning Central Preschool's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bleach gallons were stored above or on the same shelf with cups of mixed fruits, in the food storage area.
46.1021
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. The Person in Charge was unable to demonstrate proper sanitizing techniques for washing utensils and cooking equipment at the three-compartment sink. The Sanitarian reviewed the correct washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedures with the Person in Charge, who was then able to properly demonstrate the process.
46.102
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Thorough cleaning is needed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The reach in refrigerator is non ANSI/NSF approved. -The garbage grinder is inoperable
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *The person in charge has been emailed the food safety certificate application.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The Magic Chef reach in refrigerator is non ANSI/NSF approved.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: A delay of Hot water observed at the entire facility hand washing sinks. 83-95degree F initially observed rather than 100-110. Hot water took approximately 30-35mins to reach peak demand of 100-110degree F PIC was able to increase the pressure.
46.805
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Learning Central Preschool last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Learning Central Preschool on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Learning Central Preschool?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Learning Central Preschool.

Has Learning Central Preschool's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Learning Central Preschool have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Learning Central Preschool means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.