A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Adams Childcare is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Adams Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
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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3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 7/6/26, it was observed that there was no posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the childcare space”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 7/6/26, it was observed that electrical outlets in the main room had no covers”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the unannounced inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL for provisional hire. The records of staff person #1 did not include The PA State Police Criminal Record clearance application as required by the CPSL for provisional hire. The records of staff person #2 did not contain the correct Child Abuse and PA State Police clearances for an AGS as required by the CPSL. Documents presented were volunteer clearances respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that outlets in the playroom were missing receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact. Document dated 12/10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the infant/toddler (orange) room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3280.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/6/25, it was observed that there was no current record of fire drills. Document last dated 12/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3280.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the inspection on 8/21/24, it was verified by the provider that there was a roach problem and observed that the facility was treated for a roach infestation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the PA State Police Criminal Record clearance. The records of staff person #3 did not include the Disclosure statement, the applications for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the exit to the alleyway from the rear yard was not clear.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the Fire extinguisher in the kitchen was not tagged and the dial was pointed "to needs to be recharged mode".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include 2 written non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment and verification of screening for Tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain verification of education for a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“On 2/16/2022 during a verification inspection the ratio was 1:8 and the youngest child in the mixed age group was 2 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.53(a) Counted in staff:child ratio
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and three of the children who were the operator's children were left unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3280.62(a)/3280.62(c) Large muscle space provided/Space safe for large muscle activity
“At the time of inspection the outdoor play space was not safe and available for children. There was debris, trash, construction items in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3280.64 Outside Walkways
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was completed and walkway in yard for fire exit was blocked with wires, trees and other debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and outlet protective outlet covers were missing on several electrical outlets in each room of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection expired medication for a child that was no longer enrolled was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3280.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 2/16/22 a verification inspection was completed and evidence of fly and roach infestation was in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3280.71 Heat Source
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and radiator temperature was 120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and the back exit from the outdoor play space and also the exit from the basement are both obstructed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.106 Refrigerator
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and the refrigerator's temperature was 46 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of inspection child 1 and child 2 were in the closet in the front room alone and staff 1 did not know they were there.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/16/2022 during a verification inspection the operator had three children who were her own unsupervised in a separate room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.118(b) Contact only when staff present
“At the time of inspection child 1 & 2 were in the closet with the cat and no staff person was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“At the time of inspection no certificate was present on file for cat that was in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and the last fire drill was conducted in November 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2/16/22 a verification inspection was conducted and kitchen, bathroom, living room and backroom were not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
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131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
138 W Chelten Ave # 48, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Adams Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
10, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 385-7815 to ask.
(267) 385-7815.
Philadelphia, PA 19144. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.