Oasis Development and Learning Center
5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Ascend Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ascend Preschool
Ascend Preschool is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 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
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ascend Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257350
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 50 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Records and paperwork 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Transportation 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3280.14/3280.31(f) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/26, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
Feb 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire Pediatric First aid and CPR and Health and Safety Training pt 1 and pt 2”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Health and Safety training pt1 and pt2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 2/13/26 staff person #2 was observed working with children at the facility and did not have a current NSOR on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Ongoing noncompliance, the facility did not have a documented Emergency Drill within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“Ongoing noncompliance, the facility drop-off and pick-up procedures listed another childcare facility name and procedures was not forwarded to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“Ongoing noncompliance, the facility did not have documentation of the Emergency Plan being forwarded to the county's emergency management agency and local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Ongoing noncompliance, child #1 Emergency Contact Forms were missing the required 6-month review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“Ongoing noncompliance, child #1 health assessment did not include a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3280.131(d)(3)/3280.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions
“Ongoing noncompliance, child #1 health assessment did not speak to if the child was on any current medications or if the child was on a special diet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
Apr 21, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have documented verification of the required 6-month Child Service Report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.123(a) Signed
“At the time of inspection, children #2, #3, and #4 did not have Financial Agreements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.52(a)(2) Two facility persons on excursions
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1 reported walking to picking up after school children from the neighborhood school alone with the full-time childcare children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.31(e) Age and training
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of any of the required annual 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the Emergency Plan being forwarded to the county's emergency management agency and local municipality.”
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the annual required Emergency Plan review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a documented Emergency Drill within the past 12 months.”
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written Emergency Transportation Policy posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.165 Menus
“At the time of inspection, the menu posted in the childcare space listed another childcare facility's name. There was not a menu posted for the current facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the child was given a snack without washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3280.131(d)(3)/3280.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions
“At the time of inspection, child #3 health assessment did not speak to if the child was on any current medications or if the child was on a special diet.”
3280.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“At the time of inspection, child #3 health assessment did not include a review of the child's health history.”
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #3 and #4 Emergency Contact Forms were missing the required 6-month review. Child #1 Financial Agreement was also missing the required 6-month review.”
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Policy did not speak to prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written consent from parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of inspection, children #2, #3, #4 and #5 Emergency Contact Forms did not list the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the facility's fire detection system being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“At the time of inspection, the facility drop-off and pick-up procedures listed another childcare facility name and procedures was not forwarded to the local traffic safety authorities.”
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of inspection, child #5 did not have an initial health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 FBI (dated 6.12.2018) and Child Abuse (dated 6.6.2018) where both expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.123(a) Signed
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#1 service agreement was not signed by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#1 through #5 did not have parental consent for Emergency Medical Care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#4 Emergency Contact Form did not medical insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 had an expired health assessment on file dated 1.3.2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#2 through #5 did not have parental consent for Minor First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 had not received training on facility's Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3280.52(a)(2) Two facility persons on excursions
“At the time of complaint inspection, the operator acknowledged transporting younger to older toddlers in her personal vehicle alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
Nov 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 FBI (dated 6.12.2018) and Child Abuse (dated 6.6.2018) where both expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.123(a) Signed
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#1 service agreement was not signed by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#1 through #5 did not have parental consent for Emergency Medical Care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#4 Emergency Contact Form did not medical insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 had an expired health assessment on file dated 1.3.2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, child#2 through #5 did not have parental consent for Minor First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 had not received training on facility's Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3280.52(a)(2) Two facility persons on excursions
“At the time of complaint inspection, the operator acknowledged transporting younger to older toddlers in her personal vehicle alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 6/20/24 during the complaint investigation, the operator last completed a fire drill on 4/19/24 which was over the 60-day period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.151(c)(2) Physical examination/Mantoux TB
“On 6/20/24 during the complaint investigation, the operator did not have a current Physical examination and TB screening document in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3280.165 Menus
“On 6/20/24 during the complaint investigation, parents say that they are unaware of the daily menu and what is being served at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.162(a) Four or more hours
“On 6/20/24 during the complaint investigation, the operator served the children served the children strawberry cookies and Honey BBQ potato chips which belonged to the operator for their morning snack. - The operator was unable to show Certification Rep. items that were listed on the facility's menu for the day such as fruits for breakfast and fruit vegetable sticks that were scheduled for the afternoon snack or milk for dairy purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.163(a)(1) Dairy
“On 6/20/24 during the complaint investigation, the operator was unable to show Certification Rep. any dairy products that were being served at the facility for breakfast, lunch or snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
Apr 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/24 child#1 emergency contact form did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/23 the program did not provided verification of an annual emergency drill completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/24 the program emergency plan was reviewed 2/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3280.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/24 it was observed in the children's bathroom and sink located in the child care space did not provide required handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/8/24 the program's emergency plan did not include a plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
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- Jan 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ascend Preschool
Is Ascend Preschool licensed?
Yes. Ascend Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ascend Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ascend Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Ascend Preschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ascend Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ascend Preschool'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 Ascend Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 335-2361 to ask.
What is Ascend Preschool's phone number?
(267) 335-2361.
Where is Ascend Preschool?
Philadelphia, PA 19120. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.