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1775 N American St Comm 1, Philadelphia, PA
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Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home
Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00250325
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 29, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Dec 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(c) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's file, and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health report. (last date 12/10/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Dec 13, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files, and the agreement form for child #1 did not include a date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #3, and child #4 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include information regarding the child's disability/special needs on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and child #1 file did not include an updated health report. last report dated 12/20/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.174(a) Insured
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a vehicle inspection and the registration for the vehicle to transport children was expired on12/31/24”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.182(4)/3290.182(5) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and the file for child #3 and child #4 did not include signed parental consent for minor first aid and special diet/medication on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.31(g) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 1 staff file and the file of staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training for families or the update two part health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 1 STAFF FILE AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and the files of child #2 and child #4 did not include a signature from the parent on the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.113(f) Supervision of children
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative, rang the doorbell at the FCCH and a child in care answered the door for the representative while the provider was nowhere in sight. Upon entering the home provider was in the restroom with the door shut not supervising the three children in care. There were no cameras or other staff supervising the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
Mar 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and the facility does not have an interconnected fire alarm system per the Fire Safety Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities that was issued under announcement C-23-01 on July 25, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
Mar 17, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3290.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the renewal inspection the rep requested to see child 1 file and notice that the health assessment was missing the Dev Screenings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep requested to see child 3 file and noticed that the child was missing the Rotavirus shot completely, child is missing 1 of 3 of the Pneumococcal shots as well as missing 1 of the three DTP shots according to the recommendation from the ACIP.”
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Upon reviewing staff 1 file the certification rep observed that staff 1 was missing an up-to-date mandated reporting training. DOH 3/2008”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Upon reviewing staff 1 file the certification rep. observed staff 1 file and noticed that staff 1 was missing the updated Health and Safety 1 hour training. During the renewal inspection the cert rep requested to see the emergency plan and noticed that continuity of care was not included in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification rep observed peeling paint on the wall under the months of the year chart. as well as the near the window next to the electrical outlet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2023
3290.131(d)(4)/3290.131(d)(7) Acute or chronic health problem/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification rep requested to see child 1,2,3 and 4 files and noticed that children's 1 and 2 were both missing free from communicable illness. Child 1 was also missing the health problems question.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Feb 25, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 2/25/22, INDIVIDUAL 1 (STAFF) AND 2 (HOUSEHOLD MEMBER) FILE HAD EXPIRED FBI CLEARANCES ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3290.107(c) No styrofoam
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, A CHILD WAS EATING OUT OF A FOAM BOWL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, CHILD 1 AND 5 AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON ON THE FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAND ID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMTN AGENCY OR THE LOCAL MUNICPALITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 2/25/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCKDOWN ON THE PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THE FIRST AID KIT WAS MISSING SOAP, SCISSORS AND TWEEZERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE NAPPING AREA DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THE COTS, MATS AND PACK AND PLAY WERE NOT LABELED.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022
3290.74(a) Requirements
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THE FACILITY CLOSET DOORS NEAR THE WASHER AND DRYER WERE NOT ON TRACK WITH THE CLOSET.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/25/22, THERE WAS LYSOL ON TOP OF FREEZER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home
Is Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 29, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 810-9169 to ask.
What is Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(267) 810-9169.
Where is Circles-N-Squares Family Child Care Home?
Philadelphia, PA 19122. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.