Protocol Academy
2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA
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Babes Day Care is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.
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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Babes Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 22, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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3280.31(f) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics and Pediatric First Aid Traning”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
3280.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to Staff Person #1 suitability to serve as a facility person”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 01.13.26, chipped paint was located on the right-side wall of the middle room classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
3280.35(2)/3280.192(2)(iii) 8th grade & enrolled in training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include education and/or experience verification for the position of assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include PA Criminal, PA State Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry, Mandated Reporter, and Disclosure Statement Clearances/Verfication.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
3280.31(f) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection on 01.07.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3280.35(1) HS/GED
“During the renewal inspection on 12.07.23, Certification Representative was unable to access facility files to determine the qualifications of Staff Person #1 as a Secondary Staff Person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3280.23(a) Immediate access
“During the renewal inspection on 12.07.23, Staff person #1 was unable to provide immediate access to the staff and children files for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/23: 1. Television unmounted and sitting on the desk in the childcare space. 2. The kitchen is under construction; a ladder, tarp, drill, bucket with caulk/ plaster, a broken chair, and drywall taping tools. 3. There was a sheet of plywood, a plastic garbage bag, a plastic package cover, and a excess foliage (leaves). 4. The drop ceiling in room 1 was water stained and in poor repair. 5. The changing station in Room #2 was in poor repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/23: 1. There were 3 disinfectant spray bottles in in room 1 on the 1st desk that was accessible to the children. 2. There was a container of Round-Up weed killer in the doorway of the rear egress to the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 3/14/23, the surge protector near the second desk in Room #1 did not have protective electrical covers on the unused outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, SECONDARY STAFF PERSON DID NOT HAVE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY COMPLETE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, 1. THERE WAS EXCESS TAPE ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE DAYCARE, ON THE VENT LOCATED ON THE UPPER RIGHT WALL OF ROOM 1, AND ON THE SIGN IN THE BATHROOM. 2. THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA HAD EXCESS FOLIAGE AND LEAVES COVERING THE TOYS AND SEATING FOR THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3280.106 Refrigerator
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE THERMOMETER ON THE REFRIGERATOR READ 46.4°. THIS TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM REQUIRED TEMPERATURE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFE ROUTES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3280.31(f) Age and training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STAFF PERSON DID NOT HAVE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING COMPLETE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
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2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2300 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Babes Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 22, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
10, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 715-8341 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 715-8341 to ask.
(215) 715-8341.
Philadelphia, PA 19132. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.