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DeeGrace Childcare Center

901 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191414.9· 55 reviews
licensed capacity
34
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 34 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

DeeGrace Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for DeeGrace Childcare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
34 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247235
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On October 3, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the was no evidence of the facility conducting an annual emergency drill, the last drill was conducted 8/5/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On October 3, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the facility having a plan that addresses continuity of operations”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “On October 3, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of an emergency plan in the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “On October 3, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 contained a health assessment that did not contain a physician's signature and a date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On October 3, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

  3. Dec 22, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On December 22, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #2 leave the children unsupervised several times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On December 22, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #2 leave the children unsupervised several times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On December 22, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #2 leave the children unsupervised several times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

  4. Oct 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 alone in the facility with 5 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 leave child care space several times, leaving children alone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of health assessment with tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux Method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of 2 written references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, The file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance, there was no evidence of registration for clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of preservice training, staff was unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On October 5, 2023 during the renewal inspection, there was no Director employed at facility at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

  5. Jun 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “The facility did not have a copy of the liability insurance on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023

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 DeeGrace Childcare Center

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 September 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DeeGrace Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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?

34, 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) 224-2147 to ask.

What is DeeGrace Childcare Center's phone number?

(215) 224-2147.

Where is DeeGrace Childcare Center?

901 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The nearest other daycare we list is Saints Tabernacle Day School, 0.3 miles away.

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