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Center City Preschool

527 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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About Center City Preschool

Center City Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
80 children

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ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Jewish)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Center City Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
80 children
License number
#CER-00247353
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, no documentation is on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

  2. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection on 11/13/24, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility's emergency plan provides accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

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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Questions about Center City Preschool

Is Center City Preschool licensed?

Yes. Center City Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Center City Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Center City Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Center City Preschool care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Center City Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Center City Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 238-2100 to confirm.

How much does Center City Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 238-2100 to ask.

What is Center City Preschool's phone number?

(215) 238-2100.

Where is Center City Preschool?

527 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise Ost at McCall, 0.1 miles away.

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