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Philadelphia, PA 19150 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 9, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 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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3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 had an emergency contact form which had not been updated in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“At the time of the inspection the operator attempted to demonstrate the operability of the interconnected fire /smoke detection system, and it was not functioning as interconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have the written consents required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On 11/22/22, during renewal inspection, toilet bowl cleaner was observed in an unlocked sink cabinet accessible to children in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 11/22/22, during renewal inspection, 2 pack n plays were not labeled for the individual use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.134(a)/3290.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 11/22/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing two diapers. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after being diapered. Additionally, Staff #1 did not wash hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“On 12/8/21, during renewal inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on the first and second floor of the facility. (Evacuation route was posted only on lower level where the children receive care)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3290.107(c) No styrofoam
“On 12/8/21, during renewal inspection, Styrofoam bowls used for school meals were observed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
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Philadelphia, PA 19150 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2800 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home 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 October 9, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 247-0833 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 247-0833 to ask.
(215) 247-0833.
Philadelphia, PA 19150. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.