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Drueding Center

1323 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days

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About Drueding Center

Drueding Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 98 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Drueding Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
98 children
License number
#CER-00249134
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 24, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. Provider is in the process of updating the facilities emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and there was no documentation showing the review or updates to the emergency plan. (Last updated 1/1/2024)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain an updated disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 and child #4 did not include an updated health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated financial agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025

  2. Jan 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The health assessments on file for facility staff #2 and #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of inspection on 1/30/2025, Certification Representative observed several unlocked areas where cleaning materials, paint, hand sanitizer and other hazards were stored unlocked and/or not made inaccessible to children. These areas included the kitchen, janitor's closet, and isolation closet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The State Police clearance on file for facility staff #1 did not include the results of the criminal history check. The required clearance was listed as for control.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At the time of inspection on 1/30/2025, Certification Representative observed in several classrooms, not all the rest equipment had at least 2 feet of space on three sides as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

  3. Apr 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 file did not include verification of fire safety training by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of health and safety training as required. Staff member # 2 must be supervised at all times until the training is complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained a fee agreement that did not address the section on extra services.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

  4. Feb 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff persons #1, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not include a complete certificate of Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Certificate on file included online portion only of the training, no hands-on component.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure of the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed on file of child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #4, #5 did not have an acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training certificate. Record of staff person #3 did not include 6- or 10-hours pre-service training in Health and Safety topics. Staff person #2, #4, #5 participated in online training only which did not include hands-on component.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

  5. Feb 7, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE OPERATOR FAILED TO SEND A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND SUBSEQUENT PLAN UPDATES TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ADN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE AND THE SHELTER IN PLACE AT THE FACILITY AND SHELTER AT LOCATIONS AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22,THERE WERE NO WRITTEN STATEMENT GIVING THE FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR AN INFANT PRESENT IN CLASSROOM 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THERE WERE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS MISSING FROM ROOM 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THERE WERE NO WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SHALL BE DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE AND SHALL ACCOMPANY A STAFF PERSON WHO LEAVES ON AN EXCURSION WITH CHILDREN IN ROOM 8 AND ROOM 9”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, UPON REQUEST THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY PLAN PROVIDED FOR STAFF 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Facility person #4 was hired on 1/01/10. The file for facility person # 4 does not contain a completed CHILD ABUSE clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/6/20 the requirement to have THIS ON FILE WITHIN 45 DAYS WERE NOT MET.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, STAFF 9 AND 12 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACITIVITES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE INSIDE OF ROOM 9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THERE WAS TOXIC (HEAVY DUTY CLEANSER) ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN ROOM 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE MATS IN ROOM 6 AND 8 WERE CRACKED WITH FOAM EXPOSED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, STAFF 3. 5, AND 8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, ROOM 8 TOILET AREA DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE PRESENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “DURING THE RENEWA INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN FAILED TO PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/10/21, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFETY BE REUNITED WITH THE CHILREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION THAT IS ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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 Drueding Center licensed?

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

When was Drueding Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Drueding Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Drueding Center care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Drueding Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Drueding Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Drueding Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 236-1506 to ask.

What is Drueding Center's phone number?

(215) 236-1506.

Where is Drueding Center?

1323 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The nearest other daycare we list is Little City Montessori, 0.1 miles away.

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