WONDERSPRING - New Market West
5901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
4.3· 12 reviews
Children Advancing Towards Success
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Children Advancing Towards Success
Children Advancing Towards Success is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Children Advancing Towards Success
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250323
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Dec 15, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the required signatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the inspection, it was observed that the main room did not have furniture that is appropriate for the child's size.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the inspection, I observed that staff 1 left the building leaving staff 2 alone with 3 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the main room on the first floor did not have the equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include their 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired on June 2018, did not include their Child Abuse, and their FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Dec 2, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain a current pediatric first aid and CPR certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
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
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain 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: Jan 3, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 5, did not contain an updated emergency contact sheet and financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“While conducting my inspection I observed the main room did not have all their emergency contact sheets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain their admission date on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 5, was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the main room did not have a sufficient amount of play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While conducting my inspection I observed a broken unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a current written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
Dec 22, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have whom the child may be released on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During my inspection I observed that the play space, & room A, A1, did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“During my inspection I observed that a highchair did not have a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During my inspection I observed that room A1, did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a lock-down, shelter in place at the facility, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the conducted or documented an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3-6, did not have an updated emergency contact sheet or the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During my inspection I observed that room A1, did not have their posted emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During my inspection I observed that rooms A, A1, does not have emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During my inspection I observed that room A, A1, has outlets with no covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the water at the facility is temping at 119 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.101(b) Facilitate child development
“During my inspection I observed that room B did not have play equipment that shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Jan 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative observed that 4 out of 5 windows in classroom A on the 2nd floor, and the bathroom window on the 2nd floor did not have the window stop engaged and the windows could open more than 6 inches and prevented a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection dated 1//5/2023, certification representative observed that in classroom B there was chipped paint on the blue wall, and also in classroom C, in the back corner and along the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative observed that the cots down in classroom C was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative viewed liability insurance documentation and observed that the liability insurance expired 8/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023 certification representative observed that in classroom A that a first aid kit was accessible to children sitting in a box near the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children Advancing Towards Success
Is Children Advancing Towards Success licensed?
Yes. Children Advancing Towards Success is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children Advancing Towards Success last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children Advancing Towards Success had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Children Advancing Towards Success care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Children Advancing Towards Success accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children Advancing Towards Success' hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children Advancing Towards Success cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 307-3291 to ask.
What is Children Advancing Towards Success' phone number?
(215) 307-3291.
Where is Children Advancing Towards Success?
5838 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Prep Academy, 0.1 miles away.