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Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit
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About Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit
Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM 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 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251903
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 3
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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Dec 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, there was not documentation that facility staff #1, #2, #3, and #5 obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, there was not documentation that facility staff #2 had a State Police or NSOR clearance completed at least once every 60 months as required by Child Protective Service Law. The file for facility staff #7 did not have out-of-state clearances as required for a staff who has lived out of state in the past 5 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of inspection on 1/15/2026, Certification Representative observed two different groups that the assigned supervision groups were not identified. In two different groups, staff had left the area and the remaining staff did not identify the children in their group. In another group, two staff identified the same children as their assigned supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, Facility staff #1 did not have an updated health assessment at least every 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection there was not the required verification of education in the record for facility staff #4, #6, #8 or #10. Facility staff #10 had foreign education and did not and evaluation for the US equivalency in the record as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #5 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #9 did not complete the required pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for facility child #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of all release individuals.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #1 - #5 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr on file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The records for facility staff #1 and #6 did not include proper verification of child care experience. The records for facility staff #3 and #6 did not have acceptable verification of education. Facility staff #3 has a foreign credetials and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency. Facility #6 had college transcripts but not verification of a diploma, GED or a degree as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for facility staff #1 did not include two written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff #5 did not have out-of-state clearances as required for staff who have lived out-of-state within the previous 5 years of employment. Facility staff #5 was beyond the provisional hire period at the time of inspection”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for facility child #2 did not contain all of the required health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time on inspection on 1/7/2025, there was not emergency contact information for the children in the child care space in several of the rooms. At the time of inspection on 2/13/2024, the completed emergency contact forms were not in the child care spaces. The director showed a form which included the children's parents and emergency contact numbers but not all of the required emergency contact information was included.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of inspection on 1/7/2025, Certification Representative observed that most of the staff who were asked which children they were assigned responsibility for supervision, did not identify a specific group of children they were assigned. In several classrooms where there was more than one staff, staff did not report which children they were assigned when asked by Certification Representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for facility child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the health care provider. The form for facility child #3 and #4 did not include the address of the health provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Jan 2, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreements for facility children #2, #3 and #5 were did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for facility child #1 did not list all the names of the release individuals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements for facility children #2, #3 and #5 did not specify the child's date of admission”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“The emergency contact forms for facility children #1 and #5 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not include health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for facility children #2, #3 and #4 did not include the addresses of all release individuals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The immunization record for facility child #5 did not verify that all immunizations accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The record appeared to be missing 2 Hep B, 3 polio, 1 MMR and 1 Varicella vaccines and there was not an exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“It could not be determined that facility staff #7 had a current health assessment as required. The health form was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment for facility staff #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases with results or the health provider's assessment of staff's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The records for facility staff #1 - #15 did not obtain documentation of child care experience that verified they qualify for their current positions. Employment references and other documentation in the files did not specify the number of hours of child care experience prior to employment or during employment that is required for their current positions. The record for facility staff #2 did not include acceptable verification of education. The file for facility staff #2 had a transcript with college courses but not proof of a high school diploma, GED or another degree. Facility staff #4 and #12 did not have verification of education in the record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff #4 and #6 did not have the required two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #4, #5, #6, #7, #10, #13, #14 and #15 did not obtain pediatric first aid and cpr with 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, it could not be determined that facility staff #2, #3, #8, #9, #11 and #13 completed 12 clock hours of child care training annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The records for facility staff #4, #5 and #6 did not have completed National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR) clearances. Facility staff #6 and #13 did not have verification of an approved mandated reporter training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.35(e)/3270.241(c)(2) 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group supervisor. 46 or more school-age children enrolled, a group sup present per §3270.35
“At the time of inspection there were two facility staff who qualified as a Group Supervisor but the program requires 4 Group Supervisors based on the number of children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Facility staff #1 - #15 did not complete the required Health and Safety updated training within the specified timeframes of: within 90 days of hire for new staff or by December 2022 for existing staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 were not signed by the operator. The agreement for facility child #3 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024
Dec 14, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed the emergency plan did not provide 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: Dec 29, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4's records did not contain verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #2, #3 and #4's record 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: Dec 29, 2022
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #3's record did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the date it was signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #1, #5 and #7's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #5, #6, #7 and #8's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #6's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9's agreements did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #3 and #4's records did not contain verification of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed the emergency pan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed the facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed the legal entity did not have a current copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #1 and #3 did not have verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed the operator did not have verification that the emergency plans were sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #7's agreements were not signed by the operator. Observed child #5's agreement was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed the first-aid kit did not include a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #2, #3 and #4's records did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2022 observed staff person #3 and #4's records did not contain verification of Health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
- Dec 29, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2021Inspection17 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #4's record did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #1, #3 and #4'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: Feb 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #1, #2 and #3's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #3's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed the staff were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed the first-aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed staff person #1's record did not contain the child abuse clearance. Observed staff person #2's FBI clearance expired on 10/19/2020. Observed staff person #4's record did not include the National Sex Offender registry results. Observed staff person #5's record did not include the child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4's records did not include up to date fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed #1, #2, #3 and #5's record did not contain up to date certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed staff person #1, #2 and #3's files did not include 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #5's record did not contain verification of training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #2 and #3's record did not contain health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed the facility did not have emergency plans posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed staff person #4's record did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2021 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit
Is Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit licensed?
Yes. Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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.
Does Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 743-7755 to ask.
What is Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit's phone number?
(215) 743-7755.
Where is Boys and Girls Clubs of Phila Solis Cohen Unit?
1901 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Hello Panda Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.