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Amazing Creations Child Development

8114 Castor Ave # 16, Philadelphia, PA 191524.7· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
7 days

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About Amazing Creations Child Development

Amazing Creations Child Development is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 68 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

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
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Amazing Creations Child Development

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
68 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245413
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #1 & 2 were observed not actively supervising children and looking at their personal phone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, the gate in the main room was damaged and not working properly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #1 was observed alone with 12 preschool children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

  2. Jul 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the school-age, preschool, toddler and infant rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, the playground fence post was observed leaning. The playground was observed with scattered litter and a trash bag was left on the ground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator thermometer was observed at 50 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Other rules

      20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

      “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 included a PA Required health and Safety For Centers-Group Child Care certificate dated 4/4/26 which indicated 12 hours of training. Via email dated 7/22/26 the certificate was deemed not authentic by Better Kid Care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

  3. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On-going noncompliance, observed cracked tiles in the main back room and side toddler room and the outdoor play space fence had broken panels and sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On-going noncompliance, observed staff person #1 unable to name child #2 when asked to name the children in their primary care group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2025

  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was unable to name child #2 when asked to name the children in their primary care group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “At the time of the inspection, the infant room child care space was used as a storage room. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “At the time of the inspection, a lidded and hands free waste receptacle was not observed in the toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator measured 50 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At the time of the inspection, the rug in the preschool needed to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, there were cracked floor tiles in the main back room and the side toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection, the main back room had peeled paint near the wall shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space fence bad broken panels and sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of the inspection, an electrical outlet in the preschool room was uncovered. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the inspection, there was a lapse in supervision in the school age group when staff person #2 went into the bathroom to attain paper towels to clean up a spill. At 12:15 PM, there was a lapse in supervision when staff person #1 came out of the bathroom and the children were left unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

  5. Apr 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 was dated 8/25/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection, 13 preschool children and staff person #1 was observed in the back main room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  6. Aug 15, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education for an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #4 did not include 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that there was no inspection of the of the fire detection system in the last 12 months. Document submitted dated 8/14/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that there was peeling/chipped paint on the blue wall near bathroom in school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include 2 non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 did not include 2 years of experience for an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

  7. Aug 17, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the high chair activity table in the Toddler area was missing a safety strap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1, #4 and #5's files did not include verification of child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #2's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child #1 and #4 corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address. Observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the release persons address and telephone number. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed #4's health report did not include immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room and Toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the fence in the outdoor play space was not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's foreign degrees were not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) Contact when ended/Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. It was also observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed two exits in the back room blocked. The door behind the infant area was blocked by a stroller and the door in the Toddler area was blocked by a caterpillar tunnel. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

  8. Oct 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/19/22, it was observed that the Fire Detection system was not tested within the last 30 days in accordance with the requirements of ACT 62. Last test date documented was 9/12/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

  9. Sep 1, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an admission date”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observe that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate(NSOR) as required by the CPSL”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #2, #3, and #4 did not include the child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education-Document submitted was an unevaluated degree from another country.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

  10. Mar 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact information and Fee agreement at least once in a 6-month period-documents dated 8/4/2020 and 8/5/2020 respectively”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not did not contain an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. Document dated 8/11/2020”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that in the infant room there were six children and one staff ranging in ages four months to 1 year”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

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  1. Feb 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      3270.177(b) During boarding and exiting

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/10/22, it was observed that 5 children exited the vehicle and enter the facility unescorted by an adult”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 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 Amazing Creations Child Development licensed?

Yes. Amazing Creations Child Development is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Amazing Creations Child Development last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amazing Creations Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Amazing Creations Child Development care for?

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

Does Amazing Creations Child Development accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Amazing Creations Child Development's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Amazing Creations Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 609-4499 to ask.

What is Amazing Creations Child Development's phone number?

(215) 609-4499.

Where is Amazing Creations Child Development?

8114 Castor Ave # 16, Philadelphia, PA 19152. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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