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Deegrace Childcare Center

1307 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191415.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
6 days

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About Deegrace Childcare Center

Deegrace Childcare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Deegrace Childcare Center

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Status
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License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
29 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248983
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 39 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 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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  1. Nov 18, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement and emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain designated release persons information”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain date of admission”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain physician's name, address and phone number”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain health insurance information”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 2/19/2024”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education, the files contain foreign education”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain evidence of parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 was not signed by the parent”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain amount to be paid”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain date on which fee is to be paid”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025

  2. Nov 15, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form did not contain parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1 did not contain signatures of the parent and the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain physician's information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain evidence of health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, there was no Director employed at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 working unsupervised, all staff are considered provisional staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 working alone in the preschool classroom, Staff #3 has an expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the file of Child #3 did not contain an initial health assessment. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the health assessment was not provided. **continued non-compliance**”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, Staff # did not clean and sanitize the changing table after diaper changing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the documents were not corrected. **continued non-compliance**”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the fee agreement of Child #1 did not contain parent signature. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the documents were not corrected. **continued non-compliance**”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the Cert Rep observed several staff not wash their hands or the children's hands after diapering. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection staff did not wash hands. **continued non-compliance**”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

  4. Dec 11, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #4 did not contain an initial health assessment”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1 did not contain parent signature”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #4 leave children unsupervised”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed a protective outlet cover missing in the toddler class”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff #3 alone in the infant classroom with 6 children present the youngest was 6 months, the oldest was 1 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #3 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 11/3/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.”
  5. Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “On November 17, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #2 working alone, both staff qualify as aides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On November 17, 2023 during the complaint investigation, there was no evidence of a file for Staff #2”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On November 17, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 in the infant room with 7 children, the youngest was 5 months old.”
  6. Aug 25, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have an individual record at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “Certification Represenative observed facility person's file records accessible and not stored in a locked cabinet”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification Representative observed water in the lower level childcare space coming from the egress entrance/exit”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection Staff #1 did not have needed CPSL documents on file at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

  7. Aug 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have an individual record at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “Certification Represenative observed facility person's file records accessible and not stored in a locked cabinet”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification Representative observed water in the lower level childcare space coming from the egress entrance/exit”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection Staff #1 did not have needed CPSL documents on file at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

  8. Feb 2, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3, 4, 5 and Staff # 8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8's file had a New York ID, but did not have out of state clearances in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have a director at the time of renewal inspection”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 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 renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 did not have documentation of high school diploma and 2yeears of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS. - Staff # 4 dd not have documentation of high school diploma in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk through, Cert Rep observed the following: - The outdoor play space had 2 sheets of glass (mirror) on a table that was accessible to children in the play space”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint in the Little Treasure classroom - right side of wall, and peeling paint in the upstairs bathroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following - Child # 6 did not have an agreement in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - 3 Young toddlers in the activity room that did not have emergency contacts present in the space - 3 preschool children in the basement childcare space did not have emergency contacts present for the 3 of the children”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8 was observed changing an infant. Staff # 8 did not wash the child's hands after diaper change, and did not sanitize the table after /before changing the second infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of ID in file to verify address, and age”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5, 6 and Staff # 8 did not have documentation of the updated 1-hour health safety training in file that was due 12/30/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 needed 10 hours of childcare training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - an infant asleep in a swing”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

  9. Nov 23, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff member #1, hired 3/07/2022 contained an incomplete PA State Police clearance dated 3/3/2022. The document observed did not indicate a response.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “In the infant room, staff member #1 was observed alone with 5 children ages 10 months to 1 year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “When questioned during the complaint inspection, staff member #1 indicated that she opens the facility in the mornings and supervises two or more children alone until the next staff member arrives around 8 am. or 8:30 am. Staff member #1 also stated that she closes the facility alone with two or more children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

  10. Nov 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff member #1, hired 3/07/2022 contained an incomplete PA State Police clearance dated 3/3/2022. The document observed did not indicate a response.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “In the infant room, staff member #1 was observed alone with 5 children ages 10 months to 1 year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “When questioned during the complaint inspection, staff member #1 indicated that she opens the facility in the mornings and supervises two or more children alone until the next staff member arrives around 8 am. or 8:30 am. Staff member #1 also stated that she closes the facility alone with two or more children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 29, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a qualified director on-site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file did not contain the educational qualifications and two years of verified experience necessary for the position, Staffer #1's education was received outside of the United States and have not been evaluated to determine equivalency to the United States educational system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children

      “Staff member #1 was observed alone in the main room with 13 napping children, ages 2 to 6 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival, three staff members were observed in the facility with 20 children: ages 9 months to school age. The infant room had 1 staffer with 1 nine month old and 3 one year old children. In the kitchen, 1 staffer was observed with a 3 year old and 2 school age children. The main room had 1 staffer with 6 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival, three staff members were observed in the facility with 20 children: ages 9 months to school age. The infant room had 1 staffer with 1 nine month old and 3 one year old children. In the kitchen, 1 staffer was observed with a 3 year old and 2 school age children. The main room had 1 staffer with 6 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

  2. Jun 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a qualified director on-site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file did not contain the educational qualifications and two years of verified experience necessary for the position, Staffer #1's education was received outside of the United States and have not been evaluated to determine equivalency to the United States educational system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children

      “Staff member #1 was observed alone in the main room with 13 napping children, ages 2 to 6 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival, three staff members were observed in the facility with 20 children: ages 9 months to school age. The infant room had 1 staffer with 1 nine month old and 3 one year old children. In the kitchen, 1 staffer was observed with a 3 year old and 2 school age children. The main room had 1 staffer with 6 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival, three staff members were observed in the facility with 20 children: ages 9 months to school age. The infant room had 1 staffer with 1 nine month old and 3 one year old children. In the kitchen, 1 staffer was observed with a 3 year old and 2 school age children. The main room had 1 staffer with 6 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

  3. Feb 24, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(4)/3270.34(d) Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Director/Group Sup - 45 children

      “File submitted for Staff #6 at the time of the renewal did not verify the educational requirements to include 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Program does not have a Director. A staff stated there was no Director at the program when OCDEL rep inquired during the renewal inspection. Another staff stated the Director worked certain days. On site visit 2/24/22 and 3/2/22 there was no qualified staff that could be verified as a Director based on their educational experiences in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #6 files revealed that they worked in another state up until 2019; File did not reflect clearance results from the previous state as required for staff in a childcare facility with residency less than 5 years in PA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff #1 thru #4 did not have there pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training at the time of the renewal inspection on 2/24/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff #3 did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of training at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There was a bottle in the infant room that had not been labeled at the time of the renewal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(a) Wholesome

      “Food that was recommended to be frozen such as frozen pizza was stored in the refrigerator and was completely thawed out at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check

      “The diaper log was completely empty and had not been filled out for the day on 2/24/22 at the onset of the renewal inspection that took place at 3:30pm”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #3 and #4 did not have their release person's address listed on their Emergency Contact form at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer was not in the infant room's refrigerator at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Scissors were not present in the first aid kit located in the infant room at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival to facility for renewal on 2/24/22 at 3:30 pm, there were 5 Older toddlers and 4 preschoolers in the infant room. During the site visit on 3/2/22, Room #1 had 1 young toddler; 6 older toddlers; and 4 preschoolers with 1 staff upon arrival to facility at 11:22 am. Room #2 had 2 infants and 3 young toddlers with one staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival to facility for renewal on 2/24/22 at 3:30 pm, there were 5 Older toddlers and 4 preschoolers in the infant room. During the site visit on 3/2/22, Room #1 had 1 young toddler; 6 older toddlers; and 4 preschoolers with 1 staff upon arrival to facility at 11:22 am. Room #2 had 2 infants and 3 young toddlers with one staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival to facility for renewal on 2/24/22 at 3:30 pm, there were 5 Older toddlers and 4 preschoolers in the infant room. During the site visit on 3/2/22, Room #1 had 1 young toddler; 6 older toddlers; and 4 preschoolers with 1 staff upon arrival to facility at 11:22 am. Room #2 had 2 infants and 3 young toddlers with one staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Review of facility at onset of renewal revealed that there were 6 young toddlers in the first room with one staff on 2/24/22 upon OCDEL cert rep arrival.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 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 Deegrace Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Deegrace Childcare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Deegrace Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Deegrace Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Deegrace Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Deegrace Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Deegrace Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 224-1594 to ask.

What is Deegrace Childcare Center's phone number?

(215) 224-1594.

Where is Deegrace Childcare Center?

1307 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The nearest other daycare we list is Honey Bee's Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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