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Aurora Christine School of Arts

2447 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

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About Aurora Christine School of Arts

Aurora Christine School of Arts is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 7 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 20 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 54 rules in all · 53 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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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  1. May 4, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have verification of experience- 2500 childcare hours in file to qualify for the position of AGS”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan was dated 3/6/25, and did not have documentation that the plan was reviewed”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of a current liability insurance in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. the facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a handwashing sign at the changing table”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The pack n play was not labeled for individual child use”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's agreement was incomplete”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not insurance and policy number information”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have release person's address listed”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 7/31/25 Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/21/25”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have an immunization record attached to current health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 changed children's diaper and did not 1. change gloves 2. did not wash their own hands and children's hands after diaper change”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 change children's diaper and did not sanitize the table after each diaper change”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • 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 renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and child # 4's emergency contact did not have parental signature for obtaining medical care and administration of minor first aid”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f)/3270.171(a) Emergency plan/Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not submit the emergency plan to the local municipality and did not notify local traffic authority annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 did not have a health assessment and immunization record in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed bleach on the sink in the lunch area that was accessible to children”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection on 5/4/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of a state police clearance in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During unannounced monitoring on 2/19/26, Cert rep observed the following Staff # 3 had a health assessment completed but did not have documentation of a health assessment form”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  3. Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 1 who is under 45-provisonal waiver hire did not have documentation of receipt for State Police clearance and FBI clearance in file - Staff # 2 who is under 45-day provisional waiver hire did not have documentation of receipt in file to show that FBI clearance was applied for - Staff # 3 's 45-day provisional waiver hire ended 12/28/25 did not have FBI clearance in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of education and childcare experience in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of age and address in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of 2 written references in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 was observed alone in the facility with Child # 1-3. A 1- 1 years old, and 2 - preschoolers”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.21/3270.162(b) General Health and Safety/Parents may provide

      “During complaint investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child #1's emergency contact indicated that child should only consume food from home. Child # 1 consumed pizza and popcorn while at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During complaint investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 confirmed that bottles at the facility were not being labeled and Child # 1 did take home the wrong bottle”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During complaint investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child #1's emergency contact indicated that child should only consume food from home. Staff # 1 reported that Child # 1 consumed pizza and popcorn while at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  4. Jan 16, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 1 who is under 45-provisonal waiver hire did not have documentation of receipt for State Police clearance and FBI clearance in file - Staff # 2 who is under 45-day provisional waiver hire did not have documentation of receipt in file to show that FBI clearance was applied for - Staff # 3 's 45-day provisional waiver hire ended 12/28/25 did not have FBI clearance in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of education and childcare experience in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of age and address in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of 2 written references in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1-3 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During unannounced investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 was observed alone in the facility with Child # 1-3. A 1- 1 years old, and 2 - preschoolers”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.21/3270.162(b) General Health and Safety/Parents may provide

      “During complaint investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child #1's emergency contact indicated that child should only consume food from home. Child # 1 consumed pizza and popcorn while at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During complaint investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 confirmed that bottles at the facility were not being labeled and Child # 1 did take home the wrong bottle”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During complaint investigation on 1/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child #1's emergency contact indicated that child should only consume food from home. Staff # 1 reported that Child # 1 consumed pizza and popcorn while at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  5. May 22, 2025Inspection24 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's water tested at 120 degrees”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's lower cabinet in bathroom was open and contained toxic materials that were accessible to children”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of education in file to qualify for the position of AGS. Staff #2' verification of experience documentation was incomplete”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of education in file to qualify for the position”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of NSOR in file Staff # 2 had the incorrect mandated reporter training in file, and not one approved by DHS”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's CPR/First aid training was incorrect and not completed by a PQAS trainer”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the proper handwashing sign posted at the sinks and toilet areas throughout the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The sink located on the left hand side near the kitchen area needed cleaning”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. the facility's carpet and rugs needed cleaning 2. the radiator cover located near the staff bathroom at the back of the facility and can tip over if held onto and poses a hazard to children”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.181(d) Signed /Dated signature affixed

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's agreement was not signed by the operator Child # 3 and #4's agreement were incomplete”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2, 3, and # 4 did not have a child service report in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not include physician's number”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have emergency contacts present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency was last signed 2/6/24, and agreement last signed 8/26/24 Child # 3's emergency contact was last signed 6/28/23 Child # 4's emergency contact was last signed 6/28/23a”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 3 did not have documentation of exemption from immunization in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact did not have parental signature”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • 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 initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2, 3, and # 4's emergency contact did not have parental signature of administering of minor first aid and consent for emergency medical care in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's file did not have documentation of a health form in file Child # 2's health assessment was dated 5/15/23 Child # 3' and # 4's health assessment was dated 3/9/23”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan was not posted”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing identification and prevention of child maltreatment 2. Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the following preservice training and has surpassed 90 days- health and safety training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's first aid kit was missing tweezers”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.73 Telephone

      “During initial inspection on 5/22/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's phone is a cellphone that is not always at the facility. Parents will not be able to reach the facility directly at all times when children are in care”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

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 Aurora Christine School of Arts licensed?

Yes. Aurora Christine School of Arts is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Aurora Christine School of Arts last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aurora Christine School of Arts had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Aurora Christine School of Arts care for?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Aurora Christine School of Arts accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Aurora Christine School of Arts' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (856) 472-5432 to confirm.

How much does Aurora Christine School of Arts cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (856) 472-5432 to ask.

What is Aurora Christine School of Arts' phone number?

(856) 472-5432.

Where is Aurora Christine School of Arts?

2447 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Wynnefield Prep Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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