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Childrens Universe

Philadelphia, PA 19142 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Childrens Universe

Childrens Universe 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Childrens Universe

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Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00251717
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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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  1. Dec 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 was not supervised during nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(f) 2 feet apart

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment was not 2 feet of space or more on 3 sides during nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the infant rest equipment was not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.102(f) No hazardous toys/equipment

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the provider did not have the certificate of compliance for the cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a Lego with a diameter of less than 1 inch was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had embedded equipment that did not have protective surface covering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.62 Outside Walkways

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space was covered with snow, preventing it from being used.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not address the clothing policy or supervision of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025

  2. Jan 8, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(a)(2) Age and training

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the name of the health insurance/MA coverage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(e) Emergency plan

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, DHS contact information and Family Childcare Regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have an interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #1 and #4 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, or physician's assistant of CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3 and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #3 and #4 did not contain the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink of the toy kitchen had dirt/dust inside of it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3 and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.74(a) Requirements

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls leading to the outdoor play space were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain the Mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of HH person #2 did not include the State police (Criminal) clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #2 did not include the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Transportation

      3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

  3. Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “On 7/9/24 during the initial inspection, the facility did not have interconnected smoke detector devices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 7/9/24 during the initial inspection, there were two missing outlet covers located in the main childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 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 Childrens Universe

Is Childrens Universe licensed?

Yes. Childrens Universe is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Childrens Universe last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Universe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Universe care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Childrens Universe accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Universe's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 492-4898 to confirm.

How much does Childrens Universe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 492-4898 to ask.

What is Childrens Universe's phone number?

(202) 492-4898.

Where is Childrens Universe?

Philadelphia, PA 19142. 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).