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Childrens Den
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About Childrens Den
Childrens Den is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 473-3282 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Den
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00246360
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 33 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 1's emergency contact is not being reviewed and signed every 6 months, but yearly”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have documentation that a fire drill is being conducted every 60 days”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 1 did not have documentation of the required 12 hours of training in file. Staff # 1 had a total of 6 annual hours in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following : Child # 1 did not have a health report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility transports and did not have documentation of a transportation policy that is given to parent for transportation”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. The facility's backyard needed cleaning 2. The facility's floors needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility's first aid kit was missing soap and scissors”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3290.124(c)/3290.176 Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit
“During renewal inspection on 9/14/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility's vehicle that is used to transport children did not have emergency contacts and a first aid kit in the vehicle”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Visit3 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of annual 12 hours of childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the fire detection system is being tested every 30 days. Last documentation of testing was 6/11/25”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.24(a)/3290.24(e) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep did not observe documentation of the facility's emergency plan, and it the emergency plan was not posted”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/25, Cert Re observed the following: The facility's fire drill log was last documented 9/2024”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system, was not being done every 30 days. The facility last tested 9/2024”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Oct 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact was missing physician's information- address, name, phone number”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following the facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete and was missing prevention and identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following -The ceiling in the kitchen near the door was mildew from the roof leaking -The tile in the bathroom that is cracked is a tripping hazard -peeling paint on the wall close to the back door”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1's child abuse was dated 8/31/18 and FBI dated 2/17/19”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours if childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's health assessment was dated 4/14/22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact did not have insurance information”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually”
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete and missing prevention and identification of maltreatment”
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1s child abuse clearance was dated 8/31/18 and FBI dated 2/17/19”
3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: -The ceiling in the kitchen near the door was mildew from the roof leaking -The tile in the bathroom that was cracked is a tripping hazard - peeling paint on the wall close to the back door”
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact was missing physician's information-0 address, name, phone number”
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: child # 1's emergency contact did not have insurance information”
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's health assessment was dated 4/14/22”
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: The facility had interconnected system on the 1st and 2nd floor, but not in the basement”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During renewal inspection on 9/30/24, cert Rep observed the following: staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file”
Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/29/29, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, and Staff #1 is missing 4 hours out the 12 hours require training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/29/23, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, and Staff #1 did not have the required updated Health and Safety training within the given timeframe issued.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
Dec 15, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. There were electrical outlets uncovered in the childcare space. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Household member #1 did not have required clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. There was a leaking ceiling located in the childcare space. In addition, there were floor tiles lifting up in poor repair due to water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.164 Food Servings
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The facility did not have the food available that was listed on the menu. In addition, there was not enough food available for the number of children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a leaking ceiling located in the childcare space. In addition, there were floor tiles lifting up in poor repair due to water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.164 Food Servings
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the food available that was listed on the menu. In addition, there was not enough food available for the number of children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Household member #1 did not have required clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. There were electrical outlets uncovered in the childcare space. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Household member #1 did not have required clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. There was a leaking ceiling located in the childcare space. In addition, there were floor tiles lifting up in poor repair due to water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.164 Food Servings
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The facility did not have the food available that was listed on the menu. In addition, there was not enough food available for the number of children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a leaking ceiling located in the childcare space. In addition, there were floor tiles lifting up in poor repair due to water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.164 Food Servings
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the food available that was listed on the menu. In addition, there was not enough food available for the number of children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Household member #1 did not have required clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. There were electrical outlets uncovered in the childcare space. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Household member #1 did not have required clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. There was a leaking ceiling located in the childcare space. In addition, there were floor tiles lifting up in poor repair due to water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.164 Food Servings
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The facility did not have the food available that was listed on the menu. In addition, there was not enough food available for the number of children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a leaking ceiling located in the childcare space. In addition, there were floor tiles lifting up in poor repair due to water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.164 Food Servings
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the food available that was listed on the menu. In addition, there was not enough food available for the number of children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 15, 2022, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Household member #1 did not have required clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
Aug 9, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3290.65(c) No insects or rodents
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS A ROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CHANGING TABLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.73(d) On excursions
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT USED TO ACCOMPANY STAFF AND CHILDREN ON EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE REST EQUIPTMENT USED BY CHILDREN WAS NOT LABELED FOR INDIVIDUAL USE.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AFTER FREE PLAY STAFF PERSON #2 TOOK CHILDREN TO HAVE BREAKFAST. THE CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED BEFORE EATING THEIR MEAL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AFTER DIAPER CHANGING STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CLEAN THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.181(a) Each child
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD FOR CHILD #1 OR #2 AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED OR SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT COMPLETE A FIRE DRILL WITHIN THE LAST 60 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED WAS LAST UPDATED IN 2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3290.31(f) Age and training
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON AUGUST 9, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE AND PLAY EQUIPMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Den
Is Childrens Den licensed?
Yes. Childrens Den is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Childrens Den last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Den had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Childrens Den care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Childrens Den accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childrens Den's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 473-3282 to confirm.
How much does Childrens Den cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 473-3282 to ask.
What is Childrens Den's phone number?
(215) 473-3282.
Where is Childrens Den?
Philadelphia, PA 19131. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.