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Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home

Philadelphia, PA 19150 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home

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.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home

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Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00249571
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  2. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

  4. Nov 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safe sleep

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

  5. Dec 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

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 Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home licensed?

Yes. Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home last inspected?

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.

Has Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 247-0833 to confirm.

How much does Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 247-0833 to ask.

What is Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home's phone number?

(215) 247-0833.

Where is Dorothy Dawkins Family Child Care Home?

Philadelphia, PA 19150. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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