Olde City Day School
1930 S Broad St Unit 10, Philadelphia, PA
3.5· 6 reviews
Alphabet Garden
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Alphabet Garden
Alphabet Garden is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 3 months - 3 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3 months - 3 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | BeeCurious Curriculum |
| Daily life | Potty training: Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | ASL (American Sign Language) |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alphabet Garden has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Alphabet Garden
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 44 children
- License number
- #CER-00255533
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 04/14/26, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed furniture blocking the exit at the rear of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 04/15/25, Cert Rep did not verify that the facility has an operable fire detection system due to provider not having access to the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection on 04/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 03/13/24, Cert rep did not observe children in the older toddler classroom wash their hands before meal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Apr 17, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their parent's address on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have the phone number for whom they can be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, did not have acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired on March, 2023, did not have a copy of their FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a policy addressing sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, or identification of maltreatment of a child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on December, 2019 did not have a current child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the fire extinguisher has not been inspected.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Alphabet Garden
Is Alphabet Garden licensed?
Yes. Alphabet Garden is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alphabet Garden last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alphabet Garden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Garden care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Alphabet Garden accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alphabet Garden's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alphabet Garden cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 595-2250 to ask.
What is Alphabet Garden's phone number?
(215) 595-2250.
Where is Alphabet Garden?
1340 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Casita Passyunk, 0.1 miles away.