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A Mothers Heart Phase 2
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About A Mothers Heart Phase 2
A Mothers Heart Phase 2 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 15 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for A Mothers Heart Phase 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245697
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 25, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During renewal inspection certification rep was unable to access the children and staff files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed liability insurance. The liability insurance was from 7-13-23”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing pediatric 1st aid cpr.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During renewal inspection certification was not able to verify the director. Director was not on site at the time of inspection. Photo ID was missing from the director's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing child abuse clearance from their file. Staff 2 was missing FBI, NSOR and disclosure statement. Staff 3 child abuse, state police and FBI were expired (8-5-19) Staff 2 was missing mandated reporter training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in various places in the facility. (wall near cubby, wall near bathroom,”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection certification rep went to the outdoor play space. The grass in the outdoor play space was tall and needs to be cut. Certification rep observed dirty and broken toys in the outdoor playspace. Corrected by second site visit on 9-18-24”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.73 Telephone
“Certification rep tried a few tines to call the center, but the number wasn't working. Certification called the number on speaker to show staff on site the number wasn't working.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the fire drill log. The fire alarm system is not being tested every 30 days. Testing days are inconsistent (1-5-24, 2-3-24, 6-6-24 and 9-3-24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During unannounced visit on 11-3-23 and 11-15-23 the toys in room 2 were not accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During two unannounced visits on 11-3-23 and 11-15-23, two of the smoke alarms were not working in room 2 and the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
Oct 3, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed facilities certificate of liability. The cretificate of liability expired on 5--13-2023”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing an annual evaluation from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection certification rep asked the owner to manually test the fire detection system. The fire detection system was not operational.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal follow up visit certification rep reviewed staff file for staff 2. The health assessment for staff 2 was from 8-29-22. Staff 2 start date was 10-16-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
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 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: Oct 18, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 needs updated health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection, certification rep saw small rips on the blue chair exposing the soft foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed limited toys for the young toddler enrolled. There was (1 book, 1 puppet, flash cards)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint throughout the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At time of complaint investigation on 4/20/23, staff person #1, acknowledged that staff person #2 was under the influence of alcohol while working at the facility and caring for children. Staff person #2 was unable to be roused from a sleeping position on the afternoon of 4/11/23 and 911 was called by staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of unannounced inspection, staff person #4 AND #5 did not have documentation of completing the required 1 hour Health and Safety training update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of unannounced inspection, staff person #3 did not have documentation of receiving emergency plan training at the initial time of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of unannounced inspection, the electrical box mounted on the bathroom ceiling was detaching and screws were hanging out of the ceiling”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At time of unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment or TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of unannounced inspection, the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include two written, non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At time of unannounced inspection, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At time of unannounced inspection, staff person #4 did not have documentation of completing annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At time of unannounced inspection, staff person #3 did not have documentation of completing the pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include complete criminal history information as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #2 contained a volunteer PA criminal clearance dated 5/9/18, a child abuse clearance dated 9/7/17 that was more than 60 months old, and mandated reporter training dated 12/8/16 that was more than 60 months old. The file for staff person #2 did not include a NSOR certificate. There were no applications to apply for a new PA criminal, or child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2023
3270.33(b) No more than 50% aides
“At time of unannounced inspection, at least 50% of the staff were not group supervisors. Two aides, and one assistant group supervisor were present at time of arrival at approximately 9:50 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
Aug 31, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTLET STRIP OBSERVED IN THE MIDDLE ROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS THAT WERE NOT BEING USED, AND THE OUTLET STRIP WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE REQUIRED TRAINING UNDER 3270.31(f) 1-9. AND THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE TRAINING FOR THE REQUIRED TRAINING UNDER 3270.31(f) 1-9, WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILES FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE RESULTS OR A DATE THAT A TB TEST WAS GIVEN.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION CHIPPED PAINT WAS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE ANY DOCUMENTATION THAT FIRE SAFETY HAD BEEN TAKEN WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HAND SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE UNLOCKED SINK IN THE BATHROOM, AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
Oct 22, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 10/22/21, AT 10:25 AM, CERTIFICATION REP WAS DENIED ACCESS TO THE FACILITY BY STAFF PERSON #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about A Mothers Heart Phase 2
Is A Mothers Heart Phase 2 licensed?
Yes. A Mothers Heart Phase 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Mothers Heart Phase 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Mothers Heart Phase 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Mothers Heart Phase 2 care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Mothers Heart Phase 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Mothers Heart Phase 2's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 252-4115 to confirm.
How much does A Mothers Heart Phase 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 252-4115 to ask.
What is A Mothers Heart Phase 2's phone number?
(215) 252-4115.
Where is A Mothers Heart Phase 2?
4205 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Tyme for Totzs Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.