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Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co

Philadelphia, PA 19139 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co

Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.106 Refrigerator

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the water temperature was temping at 118 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent their safety letter to their local authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(7) Medication log

      “During the inspection, it was observed that child 2, did not have a complete medication log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the home addresses of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired August 2024, did not have a current state police clearance, child abuse clearance, nor a FBI clearance. Staff 2, 3, hired in October 2025 did not have a current disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  2. Mar 10, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have a current first-aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the child 1 did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.111(a) Written plan

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the middle room did not have a posted daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have acceptable verification of their education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their written safety letter for the local authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(b) Emergency plan

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

  3. Jul 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired in March 2024, does not contain a copy of a current state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “In the course of my inspection, I noted that staff members 1, 2, and 3 repeatedly exited the room, leaving the children without supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not complete their health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1had not completed their health & safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “During the inspection, it was noted that staff members 2 and 3 were in a room that was out of the required staff-to-child ratio. The room contained seven children, ages ranging from one to seven years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  4. Mar 4, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had their fire system tested in the last 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current CSR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During my inspection I observed that both staff 1, 2, left the room leaving each other out of ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.101(c) Facilitate child development

      “During my inspection I observed that none of the rooms have adequate play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During my inspection I observed that there was a hole in the wall under the window by the back room door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not obtain their 12 hours of childcare training hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their written local traffic letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

  5. Apr 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/5/2023, certification representative tested the water temperature in the bathroom sink and it was 120 degrees farenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023

  6. Jun 15, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed peeling paint on the outside door frame in the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 3/2/15-1/20/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The most recent FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 1/26/15-12/31/20. The NSOR certification in the file for Staff Person #2 was dated 1/13/21, which was more than 45 days after Staff Person's date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The posted Certificate of Compliance expired in May, 2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(1) Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “Only the most recent health reports were in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3. Previous health assessments had been pulled from files and were no longer available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Only the most recent fee agreements were in the files for the five child files reviewed. Initial and other previous fee agreements had been pulled and were not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed flaking corkwood on the table in the Preschool Room. Observed in the outdoor play area: two protruding screws and flaking, splintering wood in a section of the blue bench, cracks in the Little Tykes sliding board and the Little Tykes picnic table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have a documented emergency drill conducted between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Monthly fire system checks have not been documented on the facility's fire drill log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 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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Questions about Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co

Is Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co licensed?

Yes. Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 4 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 Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 921-6177 to confirm.

How much does Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 921-6177 to ask.

What is Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co's phone number?

(215) 921-6177.

Where is Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co?

Philadelphia, PA 19139. 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).