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1610 S 26th St, Philadelphia, PA
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Delaplaine McDaniel School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
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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3270.131(a)(4)/3270.241(b)(10) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.
“Two children's records did not contain the initial health report for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). (#3 and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#2 hired 9/24/25- no FBI and no NSOR)-”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A review of the facility files did not indicate that fire drills were being held every 60 days as required. The only recorded fire drill was dated 11/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Several children's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #2, #3, and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Two children's records did not contain written verification of current up-to-date immunizations. (#1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“One facility person's health assessment did not include written verification of negative tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within12 months prior to date of initial employment as the health assessment did not include the Mantoux test date and results. (#3)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“One child's record did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation.(#3)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation indicating that the operator 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 7, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The facility does not provide services for infants and toddlers”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Three children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1, #2, and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1-no STATE POLICE, NSOR and signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a statement about the continuity of operations emergency preparedness and response planning as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), including the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“Several children's records did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the Initial Inspection, staff members # 1,2, 4 and 5 did not have a current Health Assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“All 5 staff members listed did not have emergency plan training on file during the time of the initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Delaplaine McDaniel School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 400-8220 to ask.
(215) 400-8220.
1901 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Powells Creative Kids, 0.1 miles away.