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Community Development Services

7536 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

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About Community Development Services

Community Development Services is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
40 children

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Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Community Development Services

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Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
40 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00243899
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for the child on the individual child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the individual child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1 did not have their FBI, NSOR, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. Staff #2 did not have the police state clearance, FBI, Child Abuse clearance, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. in their records. Staff #3 did not have a police state clearance. Staff #4 did not have state police clearance, FBI, NSOR, and mandated reporting training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1,#2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the individual child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3, #4,#5,and #7, did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the individual child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1,#2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the individual child's emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#2, #3,#5,and #7, did not have the address of the child's designated individual by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3, #4,#5,and #7, did not have the admission date in the individual child's agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1,#2,#3, and #4 did not have two written references in their individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1,#2,#3 did not have their child care experience and education in their individual staff records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #4 and #2 did not have a individual record which is required for each facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

  5. Dec 7, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the Initial inspection on 12/7/22 The files of Staff person #1 and Staff person # 2, did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “During Initial inspection on 12/7/22 there were no TB screening on file for Staff person 1 and Staff person #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During Initial Inspection on 12/7/22 The file of Staff person # 1 and Staff person #2 did not contain an initial staff health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In the Play Space area the couch had protruding nails and the side panel was loose.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In both bathrooms on the lower level and upper level the play space area as well as in the childcare there were no trashcans with lids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In each of the bathrooms on lower level, upper level and sink in the Play area space, the handwashing signs did not include the written requirement "wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “-During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In both bathrooms on the lower level and upper level, the toilet paper holders were loose and rusty. - In the second bathroom on the lower level located inside the sink, the drain holder and drain pull stopper were rusty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “-During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In bathrooms 1 and 2 on the lower level and in the bathrooms 3 and 4 located on the upper levels had dust on each of the ventilation covers. - There was an orange long cord that was hanging from the ceiling that was used for the projector in the large child space area. - In the walk-in closet area located in the play space, there were numerous protruding nails that were sticking out and accessible to children. - -There were stained ceiling tiles near main entrance by the windows, in the Play Area space near the back closet area and in the Lower Level first bathroom. - The rug at the beginning of the ramp area was torn. - There was dirt and debris located on both window ledges near entrance of the facility. - Near the front window in large child space area, there was a loose landline box with loose wires that is accessible to children. -In plays pace area there was a loose black box by the tables. -In the lower-level bathroom there was a loose fire alarm that was hanging off of wall. -Tables, chairs, a water cooler, and two large storage bins were present in the play space area which created an unsafe space for gross motor activity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, the First Aid Kit located in the child space area, was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, There was no first aid kit located in the play space area room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, Craft paint was located on shelf in the large child space area near the ramp.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, hand sanitizer was present on the table by the front entrance accessible to the children. -Plug in air freshener was in outlet in the room with the ramp”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 12/9/22 during the Initial Inspection, there were missing outlet covers in unused outlets in both bathrooms on the lower level and on the upper level. Outlet covers were missing in the unused 6 prong surge protector located on the side wall near long table. Outlet covers were missing near the "CDS" banner in the front main space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During initial inspection on 12/7/22 the file of Staff person # 1 did not contain verification of 2 years of childcare experience in order to qualify for the position that they were hired for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the initial inspection on 12/7/22 the file on Staff person #2 did not contain 1 year of childcare experience in order to qualify for the position they were hired for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 12/7/22 during Initial Inspection, there was no evidence that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were trained on the facility's emergency plan at initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “During the Initial Inspection on 12/9/22, facility was unable to provide an emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “During the Initial Inspection visit on 12/7/22, In each of the bathrooms located on the lower level in large child space area and in both bathrooms located on the upper level near play space area, did not have stepstools.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 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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Is Community Development Services licensed?

Yes. Community Development Services is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Community Development Services last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Community Development Services had rules cited by the state?

No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Community Development Services care for?

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

Does Community Development Services accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Community Development Services' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (888) 682-5933 to confirm.

How much does Community Development Services cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (888) 682-5933 to ask.

What is Community Development Services' phone number?

(888) 682-5933.

Where is Community Development Services?

7536 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Principals Demonstration & Preparatory Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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