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5036 Wayne Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA
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C Riv's Precious Children is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 45 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 mos - 12 yrs |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
C Riv's Precious Children has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 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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3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of children #1 and #5 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that there was no signed financial agreement for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an acceptable combination of the health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an updated Child Abuse clearance. The records of staff person ##5 did not contain the child Abuse and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearances. The records of staff person #3 did not contain an updated mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the fire extinguishers were not tagged within the last year. Tags dated August 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
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 the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of staff person 2 did not contain an initial health assessment and the records of staff person #4 did not contain an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.131(a)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that there was no emergency contact information for child #3”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/26, it was observed that the records of children #1, #4 and #5 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: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection o n3/19/26, it was observed that the records of children #2 and #5 did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 did not contain an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. The records of staff person #4 did not contain an updated Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain and updated emergency contact information and financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 contained a health record with no date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 and staff person #5 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not contain an updated health report. Report dated 8/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include an updated fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not contain an updated emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
3270.21/3270.31(f) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (Health & Safety and Mandated reporter training).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.21/3270.31(e)(4)(i) General Health and Safety/Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 4/2/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include an updated Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the unannounced inspection on 8/20/24 it was observed that the staff: child ratio was not in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51. In the pre-school classroom, there were 12 children ages 3-11 years old with 1 staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the PA State Police Criminal clearance and the PA Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #4 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include an updated health record. Health records dated 2/7/2023 and 3/30/23 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of child #3, and child #4 did not include the Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that there were no written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play in the Toddler and Infant rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall in the hallway and on the wall outside the food prep area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that there was a stained ceiling tile above the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The records of staff person #3 did not include a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“During the renewal inspection on 4/3/24, it was observed that there was medication for child #4 not in the original container to identify the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Health and Safety training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Comply with CPSL/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility persons: #2 had an expired State Police Clearance, #5 Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection facility's outdoor play space was being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility persons #6 did not have a Health Assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection facility did not have valid liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mantoux test read / results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection facility persons #4, 5 and 6 did not have two written non -family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have a Health Assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility persons: # 1 had an expired FBI clearance on file, #2 had an expired State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificate on file, #5 did not have State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, and Mandated Reporter training on file, and #6 did not have Sate Police Clearance and Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of inspection facility person #1, 4, 5 and 6 di not have Health and Safety training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection facility person #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection facility persons #1, 2, and 5 did not have annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have proof of qualifications on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have age on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have address and telephone number or file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(2)(iii) Mantoux TB/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #2, 5 and 6 did not have Mantoux test read / results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection facility's outdoor play space was being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection facility did not have valid liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection facility persons #4, 5 and 6 did not have two written non -family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Health and Safety training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Comply with CPSL/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility persons: #2 had an expired State Police Clearance, #5 Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection facility's outdoor play space was being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility persons #6 did not have a Health Assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection facility did not have valid liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mantoux test read / results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection facility persons #4, 5 and 6 did not have two written non -family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have a Health Assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility persons: # 1 had an expired FBI clearance on file, #2 had an expired State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificate on file, #5 did not have State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, and Mandated Reporter training on file, and #6 did not have Sate Police Clearance and Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of inspection facility person #1, 4, 5 and 6 di not have Health and Safety training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection facility person #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection facility persons #1, 2, and 5 did not have annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have proof of qualifications on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have age on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have address and telephone number or file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(2)(iii) Mantoux TB/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #2, 5 and 6 did not have Mantoux test read / results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection facility's outdoor play space was being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection facility did not have valid liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection facility persons #4, 5 and 6 did not have two written non -family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. C Riv's Precious Children 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 March 19, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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.
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 844-8002 to ask.
(215) 844-8002.
5040 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is The Right Trac Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.