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Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha

4221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
licensed capacity
239
open each week
5 days

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About Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 239 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
239 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity239 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
239 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250150
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 7, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed multiple children in Rooms #6, #7, #8, #9, and #11 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the hot water temperature in the boys' and girls' bathrooms in Sections A and C of the facility was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification Staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of having received training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment or verification of education and child care experience meeting the qualification of an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed toxic cleaning materials on a counter in Pre-K Counts Room #7 and next to a sink in Head Start Room #10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(5) Name, address, and phone/Two written references

      “During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of the staff person's address or 2 written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

  2. Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm Staff 1 then dragged child by her legs for about 1-2 seconds after letting go of the child staff 1 pushed child resulting in child falling to the floor hitting the back of her head.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

  3. Dec 4, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,4,5,7 and 8 were missing emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing pediatric first aid/ cpr. First aid/ cpr for staff 8 was expired (8-23-22).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fire safety training for staff 8 was expired (8-23-22).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. NSOR for staff 6 was not on site. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 needs to be verified. Staff 3 was missing 2 years experience with children. Education for staff 1 and 6 were not on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed disinfectant spray bottles/ wipes in room 2 and 10”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp in room 4. The water temperature was 113° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed the first aid kit accessible to children in toom 2. corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in room 1”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certi7,8,10fication rep observed chipped paint in room 1,3,5,7,8,10 and gym”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing policy #”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “during renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 and 4 were expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. File for staff 3 was not on site. Corrected on site”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing date TB was read.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 3 and 8 were missing 2 reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the emergency drill log. Annual emergency drill was not conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

  4. Dec 8, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the bathroom in the boys and girl's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed a broken toilet lid in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: room 1, room 3, room 4, room 5, room 7, room 8, room 9, room 10 room 11 and room 12.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 5, room 7, and room 12 were missing tweezers”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep observed the water temperature in classroom 3 exceed 110°. The water temperature was at 136°. The water temperature in room 4 was 141°. The water temperature in the girl's bathroom near room 3 was 149°. The water temperature in the boy's bathroom was 152°.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep observed toxics (Clorox and fantastic spray cleaners) in an area accessible to children in the following classrooms: room 3, room 4, room 5, room 8, room 10 and room 12”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing annual evaluation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 and 2 needs to be verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 and 11, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4,5 and 9 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,8 and 11 was missing address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,20 and 11 were missing extra services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

  5. Nov 2, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE/EMERGNCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CONDUCTING AN EMEGENCY DRILL WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1, #3, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INLCUDE THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS FOR THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN. THEN EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii) REGARDING CONTINUNITY OF OPERATIONS PLANNING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, OUTLET STRIPS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #3 AND ROOM #10. UNUSED CHARGING PORTS WITHOUT COVERS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #10 AND ROOM #12. ALL WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.66(a)/3270.76 Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE CABINET IN ROOM #2, AND ROOM #8 AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN DUE TO THE LOCK ON THE CABINET NOT BEING SECURE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL, THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INLCUDE THE ARRIVAL TIME OF THE CHILD.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #5 DID NOT INLCUDE GAUZE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022

  6. Oct 20, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES ON HOW CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED DURING AN EVACUATION.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DAIY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN ROOM 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “AT TIME OF RNEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE NOT POSTED BY THE PHONE IN ROOM 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HAND SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED IN ALL OF THE CLASSROOMS AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTLET STRIP IN ROOM #5 DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS THAT WERE NOT BEING USED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, ONE OF THE INDOOR PLAY AREAS WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR INDOOR PLAY DUE TO FURNITURE, TABLES, CHAIRS, AND OTHER FURNITURE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 10/7/21) CONTAINED A PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE THAT WAS NOT OBTAINED THROUGH THE REQUIRED AGENCY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 8/16/21) DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

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 Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha licensed?

Yes. Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 7, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha care for?

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

Does Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha'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 Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 296-7357 to ask.

What is Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha's phone number?

(267) 296-7357.

Where is Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha?

4221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Kids Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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