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Childs Conceptions

311 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 191443.5· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,010

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About Childs Conceptions

Childs Conceptions is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $1,010 to $1,946.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
3 months to 6 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
58 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 months to 6 years
ProgramsDrop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Extended care: Extended daytime hours
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts15% discount on tuition of oldest child for families with more than 1 child
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childs Conceptions lists monthly tuition from $1,010 to $1,946.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Years – 3 ½ Years, 2 days/week, monthly payment$1,102
2 Years – 3 ½ Years, 3 days/week, monthly payment$1,450
2 Years – 3 ½ Years, 4 days/week, monthly payment$1,601
2 Years – 3 ½ Years, 5 days/week, monthly payment$1,694
3 Months – 2 Years, 2 days/week, monthly payment$1,199
3 Months – 2 Years, 3 days/week, monthly payment$1,542
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3 Months – 2 Years, 4 days/week, monthly payment$1,778
3 Months – 2 Years, 5 days/week, monthly payment$1,946
3½ - 5 ½ Years, 2 days/week, monthly payment$1,010
3½ - 5 ½ Years, 3 days/week, monthly payment$1,238
3½ - 5 ½ Years, 4 days/week, monthly payment$1,423
3½ - 5 ½ Years, 5 days/week, monthly payment$1,536
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Childs Conceptions

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
58 children
License number
#CER-00252899
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 29, 2025: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 12
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 29, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3, and child #6 did not include a health report and review of child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #6 and staff person #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience, and education for an AGS. The records of staff person #3 did not include verification of education for an Aide. The records of staff person #9 did not include verification of childcare experience for an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact. The records of child #1 and child #6 did not contain a signed and dated financial agreement. The records of child #2 and child #5 did not contain updated emergency contact information and financial agreement. Documents dated 8/31/23, 9/4/24, and 8/5/2024 respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #6 did not include a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that prescription medication in the Pre-K room was not contained in the original container as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/25/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain an updated health record. Document dated 12/6/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #4, and child #5 contained the original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection o n12/29/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the transition's older toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that a spindle in the staircase railing was in need of repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain the child Abuse and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) clearances and disclosure statement as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #3 and staff person #8 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #5 did not contain an updated National Sex Offender Registry Certificate as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #6 did not contain the Child abuse clearance, the National Sex offender registry Certificate, disclosure statement, out of state clearances and applications for the FBI clearance as required for provisional hire by the CPSL. The records of staff person #7 did not contain an updated Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.21/3270.31(f) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #8 did not contain the health and safety trainings Part 1 & 2 or any other combinations of the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Durin g the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 1/5/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

  2. Dec 23, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the correct Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #5 and staff person #6 did not contain the applications for the PA State police Criminal record clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #7 and staff person #8 did not include an evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that there were no thermometers in the refrigerators in Infant/toddlers and Pre-K rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include a Child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #5 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include an updated health record. Health Record presented dated 5/31/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/123/24, it was observed that the records of staff person 5 did not include a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not contain verification of education for an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #5, and staff person #6 did not include two written, nonfamily references”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #8 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/23/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the health and safety update 2022 training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  3. Dec 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #8 not include the applications for the FBI clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #8 did not include a health assessment and record of Tuberculosis testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #9, & #10 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. The records of staff person #6 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not been verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the window (with removable fan) in the Pre-school room was accessible to children and opened more than 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #7 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

  4. Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the inspection facility person #6 did not have out of state (MD) clearances on file.”
  6. May 26, 2022Visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “At the time of annual renewal facility person #4 did not have a valid health assessment, Facility person #4 & #5 Mantoux test reading / results on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection facility person #4 & 5 did not have a complete verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During annual inspection facility person 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 did not have required 12 hours annual child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of inspection facility person # 6 did not have out of State (FL) clearances on file.”
  7. Apr 7, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of annual renewal facility person #4 did not have a valid health assessment, Facility person #4 & #5 Mantoux test reading / results on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection facility person #4 & 5 did not have a complete verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have acceptable verification on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection facility person #4 only had 1 nonfamily reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During annual inspection facility person 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 did not have required 12 hours child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have pediatric first -aid CPR training o file?”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have out of state clearances on file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have verification of age on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

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 Childs Conceptions

Is Childs Conceptions licensed?

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

When was Childs Conceptions last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 29, 2025, with 14 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childs Conceptions had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Childs Conceptions care for?

58, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Childs Conceptions accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childs Conceptions' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childs Conceptions cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,010 to $1,946, as it lists it.

What is Childs Conceptions' phone number?

(215) 843-0815.

Where is Childs Conceptions?

311 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Lotus Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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