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Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Apple Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 177
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Apple Child Care Center
Apple Child Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 177 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 177 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Works (CCW) state tuition subsidies |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 4) |
| Licensed capacity | 177 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apple Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Apple Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 177 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245847
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of investigation on 8/28/2025, Certification Representative observed a video recording showing a child scratching another child's face. At the time of the incident, staff were not properly supervising all of the children in the gym area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 9/25/2025, Certification Representativie observed cleaning materials and other toxic materials that were not kept locked or made inaccessible to children including glade air refreshener spray, hand sanitizer, and various cleaning supplies in the bathrooms and kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff #2 live out-of-state within the past 60 months and there was not out-of-state clearances on file. The NSOR for facility staff #2 was obtained late. Facility staff #2 had a date of hire of 4/8/2025 and the NSOR clearance was dated 8/1/2025. The Child Abuse and NSOR clearances for facility staff #3 were obtained late. Facility staff #3 had a date of hire of 1/13/2025 and the clearances were dated 8/1/2025. The NSOR clearance for facility staff #4 was completed late. Facility staff #4 had a date of hire of 10/8/2024 and the NSOR clearance was dated 8/4/2025. The NSOR clearance for facility staff #5 was completed late. Facility staff #5 did not complete the Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire. Facility staff #5 had a hire date of 10/28/2024 and the NSOR clearance was dated 9/3/2025. The Mandated Reporter training for facility staff #5 was completed 8/4/2025”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file as required. Facility staff #5 did not have a health assessment on file at the time of initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for facility children #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of all of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff #3 and #4 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Facility staff #3 had a hire date of 1/13/2025 and the health and safety training was completed on 7/20/2025. Facility staff #4 had a hire date of 10/8/2024 and the health and safety training was completed on 8/4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative observed that not all of the children's emergency contact forms were updated in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #1 and #4 did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“There was not documentation that facility staff #10 completed the updated Health and Safety as required by Federal law.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff #2 had a hire date of 10/26/2022 and there was not an NSOR on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #2 had a hire of 7/22/2024 and there was not an NSOR on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #4 did not complete the required mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for facility children #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of all release individuals.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The health assessment on file for facility staff #4 was not signed and dated by the health provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #2 had not completed all of the required 12 hours of child care training at least annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff #4 did not complete the required health and safety trainings within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“There was not documentation that facility staff #7, #8 and #10 completed the required Fire Safety training at least annually. The operator did not have verification of training for 2023 in the staff files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“There was not documentation on file that facility staff #5, #6, #9 and #11 had a health assessments prior to initial service to children. Facility staff #10 did not have documentation of a health assessment at least every 24 months as required. All staff obtained health assessments prior to inspection but were not completed timely per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Aug 24, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the record of facility staff #6 and #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection the records of facility staff #2, #3, #4, #8, #9 did not contain acceptable verification of experience on file. The record of facility staff #5, #6 and #11 did not contain acceptable verification of education or experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #2, #6 and #12 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #1, #4, #7 did not complete the required Health and Safety 1 hour update training. Facility staff #2 and #6 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“At the time of inspection, Certification Rep observed several windows on the 2nd floor that were not modified to limit the opening to 6 inches or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in classrooms that were not updated at least once every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, the records of facility staff #1, #7, #12 did not have verification of a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“At the time of inspection, the agreements for facility children #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not specify the amount of the fee.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of inspection, the agreements for facility children #5 and #6 did not specify the date of child's admisstion.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #3, #5, #6, #9, #11, #12 and #13 did not have the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file within 45 days of initial hire. Facility staff #8 did not have the required FBI clearance within 45 days of initial hire. Facility staff #11 did not have the required Department of Human Services FBI clearance. Facility staff #12 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Facility staff #14 did not have a current FBI on file. The FBI clearance on file for facility staff #14 was over 60 months old. Facility staff #10 did not have current clearances on file. Facility staff #10 had a State Police, Child Abuse and an FBI clearance that was over 60 months old at the time of inspection. Facility staff #10 did not have current Mandated Reporter training. The Mandated Reporter training in the file was over 60 months. Facility staff #11 and #12 not have Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for facility children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 did not include the enrolling parent's work/business information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The health assessment of facility staff #4 did not include a signature with title of the health provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection, the record of facility staff #6, #11 and #12 did not contain verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #2, #3, #6 and #11 did not have the required health assessment at the time of initial hire. Facility staff #10 did not have a current health assessment within 24 months. The health assessment on file was dated 7/31/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed several children's whose rest equipment did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
Jul 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 observed the staff in the Infant room #11 both named the same child when asked who they were responsible for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 observed peeled paint in the Camp room #19.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2023
May 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the capacity increase inspection conducted on 5/25/2023 observed peeled paint in room #20 Pre K 2 room and room #21 PHL 3 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the capacity increase inspection conducted on 5/25/2023 observed the metal runner on the tile was broken in room #20 Pre K 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
Apr 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/27/2023 observed staff person #1 aggressively grab child #1 by the arms on the video surveillance. Child was observed to be upset as evidenced by him crying.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2023
Mar 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/1/2023 observed there was 1 staff person to 6 infants in the infant room with the youngest child in the room being 4 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Jan 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/26/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/26/2023 observed staff person #1's criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance are for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/26/2023 observed the alternate exit in room #11 infant room was obstructed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/26/2023 observed an infant asleep in a bouncy chair and another infant asleep in a baby rocker/swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2023
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Aug 24, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed the sinks in the PHL room, Pre3 room and PreK room did not have handwashing signs posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed the PHL room did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed peeled paint on the blue and orange walls in the Infant room, in the PHL room, on the back wall and windowsill in the Pre3 room, damaged paint in the Older Toddler room and the yellow wall in the PreK room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7's agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #4 and #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #4's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed the high chairs in the Infant room were missing the safety straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1, #3, #5, #6 and #7's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1 and #6's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed the first aid-kit in the Infant room did not contain tape, in the PHL room did not contain sterile gauze pads or tape and in the Pre 3 room did not contain sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed an electrical outlet in the PHL room did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not contain certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7's emergency contact did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CNRP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Corrected on site: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6's parents provided missing information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information 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: Aug 24, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed the Pre 3 room did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information was not updated in the 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed staff #1's last health assessment is from 7/25/2020 and staff person #3's last health assessment is from 1/14/2020 which is not within the 24 month time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1 and #7's record did not contain signed parental consent form emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #1, #2 and #7's record did not contain signed parental consent form administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Corrected on site: Child #2's parent signed parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #2 and #7's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Corrected on site: Child #2's parent signed parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed staff person #5's health assessment did not include the date the tuberculin skin test was administered or the results read.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed staff person #1, #2, #4 and #5's files did not contain the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed the Infant room's refrigerator did not contain an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/24/2022 observed child #2, #3 and #7's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Corrected on site: Information was obtained from parents of child #2 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Apple Child Care Center
Is Apple Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Apple Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Apple Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 4 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 Apple Child Care Center care for?
177, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Apple Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apple Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apple Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 338-2100 to ask.
What is Apple Child Care Center's phone number?
(215) 338-2100.
Where is Apple Child Care Center?
6901 Hawthorne St, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Mayfair Ost, 0.2 miles away.