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4 Bears Day Care

6408 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191494.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
26
open each week
7 days

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About 4 Bears Day Care

4 Bears Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

4 Bears Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for 4 Bears Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
26 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257320
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, upon request there was no written statement about giving formula or feeding schedule available for review for child #1 obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026

  2. Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representatives observed facility child #1 who is an infant was served chicken bites and raw broccoli for lunch. There was not a written feeding statement for the child provided by the parent when requested.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representative observed there was 1 staff with 5 children including an infant in the back child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

  3. Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 had a National Sex Offenders Registry clearance that was over 60 months old. Facility staff #2 did not have a completed State Police Clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

  4. Jun 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity

      “At the time of inspection on 6/10/2024, Certification Representative observed various wires hanging along the wall in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The records of facility staff #1 and #2 did not include verification that staff took an approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. The trainings in the record were an online only training that did not include an in-person portion as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  5. May 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's adult health assessment was not filled out including the verification of physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed child #1 and #2's health reports did not include up to date verification of the influenza vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's education verification is from Dominican Republic and verification of the evaluation of the degree is not in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of the Health & Safety training update.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2023

  6. Apr 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) Physical examination/Information re: medical problems

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/13/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include a physical examination and question number three which states whether the staff person can work in child care was not answered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about 4 Bears Day Care

Is 4 Bears Day Care licensed?

Yes. 4 Bears Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was 4 Bears Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 4 Bears Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can 4 Bears Day Care care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does 4 Bears Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are 4 Bears Day Care's hours?

Every day, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 4 Bears Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 904-6872 to ask.

What is 4 Bears Day Care's phone number?

(215) 904-6872.

Where is 4 Bears Day Care?

6408 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Youthcor-Spruance, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).