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A Childs First Step Day Care

5932 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191415.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days

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About A Childs First Step Day Care

A Childs First Step Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Childs First Step Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Childs First Step Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
38 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259520
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On June 23, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated NSOR clearance, the clearance on file was dated 10/27/2020”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

  2. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 3/6/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of two written references, the file contained one reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background clearance, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of Child Abuse clearance, the clearance on fie was for a volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

  4. Jul 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1 and 2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint near the door the leads to the downstairs classroom and on the wall near the cubby.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023

  5. Sep 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “The facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility had not manually tested all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days, demonstrating the system is operable and maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 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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Is A Childs First Step Day Care licensed?

Yes. A Childs First Step Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was A Childs First Step Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Childs First Step Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 A Childs First Step Day Care care for?

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

Does A Childs First Step Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are A Childs First Step Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Childs First Step Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 276-2127 to ask.

What is A Childs First Step Day Care's phone number?

(215) 276-2127.

Where is A Childs First Step Day Care?

5932 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The nearest other daycare we list is Memorable Moments, 0.1 miles away.

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