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Childspace Daycare Center

7406 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191193.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days

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About Childspace Daycare Center

Childspace Daycare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childspace Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Childspace Daycare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
135 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254465
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, the file for staff person #2 did not include an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, a Bubmo infant seat was observed in the infant room, and it did not include the safety strap as required by the recall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include a statement answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, a leak in the lower-level bathroom caused the bathroom to be closed and these restrooms could not be used by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, an unused port was observed hanging by the diaper changing table and did not have any protective coverings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, chipped white paint was observed on the baseboards in the indoor gym on top floor. Chipped paint and plaster were observed by the AC/heating unit in rooms 10/11. The covering on one of the pipes was ripped leaving exposed foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during file review, the file for staff persons #3, #4, and #5 contained expired NSOR verification certificates with date of: staff person #3- 11/8/19, staff person #4- 1/13/20, and staff person #6 - 1/30/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, a kalanchoe plant was observed on the windowsill in the Honey Bears room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during walkthrough of facility, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the School age room and the Pirates room, the area around the AC/Heater unit in the Rainbow room was visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the file for staff person #1 did not include two written non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during file review, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the required Pre-Service Health and Safety Training within 90 days of employment. Staff person #2 did not have documentation of completing approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during walkthrough of the facility chipped paint was observed on the windowsills by the refrigerator in the pirates' room, chipped white paint was observed around the window with the ac/heater unit, and peeling paint and plaster was observed around the pipe in the ceiling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

  3. Feb 14, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During walkthrough at renewal inspection the following was observed: staples were observed around window frames in several rooms where plastic covering was removed from windows. Some staples were sharp, sticking out of the wood and accessible to taller children posing a safety hazard. Several rooms had stained ceiling tiles that were in need of being replaced. Cobwebs were observed in the upper windows in the Cubs room. In the Rainbow room there was a chair with a ripped seat pad, and the insulation around the pipes was peeling and fraying and was accessible to taller children. The insulation around the pipe in the hallway outside of the indoor play space also had peeling insulation that was in need of repair. The play space on the third floor had rusty, exposed nails around the door frame that were accessible to children and there was visible dust and dirt observed on the floor under the play equipment and on the baseboards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the file for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 (all employed for more than 1 year) did not have a written staff evaluation within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During walkthrough at renewal inspection, one of the afterschool rooms was not in use, but being used as storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “During walkthrough at renewal inspection several toxic plants such as Pothos and Chinese Evergreen were observed in classrooms at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “During paperwork review at time of renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter that parents receive at enrollment did not include lockdown procedures, accommodations for non-walkers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions and did not include the method of contact or when contact would occur during an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped/peeling paint was observed in classrooms and bathrooms throughout the facility on walls, windowsills, cabinets, and stall doors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(7) Services proceeded/Services considered extra

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's agreement form did not include an area to list services provided as part of tuition, and did not include an area to list any special services that are considered extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “During walkthrough at renewal inspection, an expired Epi-Pen with an expiration date of January 2024 was observed in the Cubs room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months old and was dated 7/11/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

  4. Feb 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the onsite inspection on 2/27/2023, Certification Representative observed areas on the bathroom stall dividers that were rusty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

  5. Oct 18, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “On 10/12/2022 facility child #1 spilled a cup of hot water on herself receiving burns to her chest. The operator failed to immediately notify the child's parent that the child needed medical care. Facility staff #1 called the parent at 8:10 am but did not inform parent that the child had a burn injury. At 9:42 Facility staff #2 called the parent to inform the parent the child was burned by hot water and needed medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record

      “On 10/12/2022 the facility failed to contact the parent of facility child #1 for over 90 minutes after the child received a burn injury and needed medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “On 10/12/2022 facility staff #1 microwaved a cup of hot water and placed it on the counter that was accessible to children resulting in a child being burned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 10/12/2022 facility staff #1 placed a cup of microwaved hot water that exceeded 110 degrees F, as evidenced by the burn child received on their chest and left it in an area accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

  6. Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Childspace Daycare Center licensed?

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

When was Childspace Daycare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childspace Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Childspace Daycare Center care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Childspace Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childspace Daycare Center's 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 Childspace Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 248-3080 to ask.

What is Childspace Daycare Center's phone number?

(215) 248-3080.

Where is Childspace Daycare Center?

7406 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is Jordan Family Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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