Red Lion Elementary School
256 Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA
4.1· 56 reviews
Alphabet Alley
- licensed capacity
- 195
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Alphabet Alley
Alphabet Alley is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 195 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 195 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Alphabet Alley
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 195 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257166
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 13, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person # 2, who was recently hired did not have required out of state clearance for state (CA) she previously resided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A schedule of daily activities was not posted in room 2-a as required”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff person # 4 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have negative TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“At time of inspection, there wasn't a first aid kit in the childcare space used for school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #3, who was recently hired did not have an initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“At time of inspection, the storage shed being used to store play equipment in the 2nd play yard had exposed nails and could pose a danger to children if they should lean on or fall into the shed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During inspection, the white gate in the second play area was missing and could pose a danger if a child was to elope and go into unsafe areas outside of facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken gate, and trash on the school-age area of the outdoor play area. With the gate missing, there was no barrier to the adjacent business parking lot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart
“During nap at the time of inspection, the cots in the toddler classroom were not space according to the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, the poured surface on the outdoor play area was damaged and the edges were uneven. This could pose a hazard to the children in care. At the entrance to the facility there were damaged ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of inspection, there was no written feeding schedule for the infant children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
May 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken drain cover that was loose during the inspection. The loose cover could pose a tripping hazard. The grate will be repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Throughout the outdoor play area; at the time of inspection. There were various toys (some broken) and items that could pose a hazard to the children in care. There were broken pieces of fence along the bottom and craters in the surface which may care a hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“When tested with a thermometer at the time of inspection, the water temperature exceeded 110 degrees at sinks used by the facility children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Staff had to be reminded of the importance of hand washing (for the child) at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
May 1, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During time of inspection, Infant room A thermometer had a reading of 50 degrees and the thermometer in room 3-b was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During time of inspection, there was not daily plan of activities posted in the ASA room as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #5 did not have two nonfamily members references documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of inspection, staff person # 3 -4 did not have updated health and safety training documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have 2 years of experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position of AGS at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At time of inspection, Staff person #6 with educational documents from another country did not have evaluations of documents to determine its equality in the United States to qualify them for the position of aide at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“At time inspection, there were three items ( Bumbo infant chair and two bobby pillows) in infant room B there were on the USCPSC recall list and are no longer acceptable for use with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During time of inspection, the wall in room 1-B had chipped paint on the wall next to the sink area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
Jun 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During time of inspection, there were 12 infants in one group with 4 staff. There were no defined groups for this age grouping (i.e, two groups consisting of 8 infants and the other of 4 infants) the children were all together in one group resulting with them not getting the appropriate amount of attention with eating or at floor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At time of inspection staff person #3 did not have NSOR Certificate documented in their file and Staff #5 did not have have the required state police and child abuse clearances (volunteer and not employment).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #1 with a degree issued from another country was not evaluated to help qualify staff person for position at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At time of inspection, staff person #2, #4, and #6 did not have required 12 hours of annual child care training documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Alphabet Alley
Is Alphabet Alley licensed?
Yes. Alphabet Alley is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alphabet Alley last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alphabet Alley had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Alphabet Alley care for?
195, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Alphabet Alley accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alphabet Alley's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alphabet Alley cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 969-6850 to ask.
What is Alphabet Alley's phone number?
(215) 969-6850.
Where is Alphabet Alley?
9356 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The nearest other daycare we list is Simply Smart Daycare 2, 0.1 miles away.