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Busy Hands Child Care

Philadelphia, PA 19145 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Busy Hands Child Care

Busy Hands Child Care 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 5:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Busy Hands Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00257340
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/09/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated signed disclosure statement in the file of staff person #1, the one observed was outdated and expired”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/09/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

  2. Apr 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Emergency contact information in one child's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#1)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “One child's record did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#3)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(7)(i) Name of medication

      “The medication log for one child did not include the name of the medication. It stated "inhaler".”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2025

  3. Jun 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2024

    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Emergency contact information in several child's/children's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#, #2, and #3)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2024

  4. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “During renewal inspection on 6/9/22, cert rep observed no documentation of the required 12 hours of childcare training in the files of Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During renewal inspection on 6/9/22, cert rep observed a broken door knob that would not open the rear exit door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During renewal inspection on 6/9/22, cert rep observed out of date PA State Police Clearance in the file of Staff 2, as well as out of date Mandated Reporter training in the files of Staff 2 and Staff 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

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 Busy Hands Child Care licensed?

Yes. Busy Hands Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Busy Hands Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Hands Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Busy Hands Child Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Busy Hands Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Busy Hands Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Hands Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 551-1947 to ask.

What is Busy Hands Child Care's phone number?

(215) 551-1947.

Where is Busy Hands Child Care?

Philadelphia, PA 19145. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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