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D Shields DBA Glad Center
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About D Shields DBA Glad Center
D Shields DBA Glad Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for D Shields DBA Glad Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 32 children
- License number
- #CER-00252668
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 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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Feb 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed downstairs classroom first aid kit missing soap and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed cot list not filled out.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed hole in wall in bathroom over sink and in childcare space pretend play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed water in bathrooms measuring at 116 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in first floor child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed bathroom missing handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
Jan 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, hot water temperature tested at 120° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the training record reviewed for staff #1 and staff #2 was missing Health and safety professional development training update required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the immunization record for child #1 and child #2 were missing annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the file reviewed for staff person #1 was missing updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was missing an updated health report. File only contained immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“During the renewal inspection on 01/26/23, the child files reviewed were not being stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
Aug 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not indicate that staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of education to qualify staff person for position performing (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During renewal inspection 08/29/22, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain the admission date”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection 08/29/22, emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not contain name, address and telephone number of child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA State Police Criminal History Clearance; clearance on file was "Request Under Review".”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection 08/29/22, emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about D Shields DBA Glad Center
Is D Shields DBA Glad Center licensed?
Yes. D Shields DBA Glad Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was D Shields DBA Glad Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has D Shields DBA Glad Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 D Shields DBA Glad Center care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does D Shields DBA Glad Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are D Shields DBA Glad Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 715-3535 to confirm.
How much does D Shields DBA Glad Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 715-3535 to ask.
What is D Shields DBA Glad Center's phone number?
(215) 715-3535.
Where is D Shields DBA Glad Center?
5714 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Mindz Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.