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Early Years Development Center

6901 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191422.4· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
75
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5 days

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About Early Years Development Center

Early Years Development Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 98 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 98 rules in all · 81 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 27
  • Health, medication and illness 17
  • Records and paperwork 17
  • Supervision and ratios 13
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Background checks 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 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. May 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “On 5-18-2026 during an unannounced follow-up visit, the trash can in the outdoor play area was not lidded and had napkins that contained human secretions and other trash. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-16-2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 5-18-2026 during an unannounced follow-up visit, the swing set and jungle gym in the outdoor play area did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-16-2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

  2. Apr 16, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #3 did not address communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was a changing table in 4th stall of the 2nd children's restroom that did not include a plastic-lined, hands-free waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the swing set and jungle gym in the outdoor play area did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the changing table in Room 1 and in the 2nd children's bathroom was dirty. The baby dolls and sink in the wooden toy kitchen in Room 4 was broken and the toy dish drainer under the sink was dirty. The wooden toy sorter in Room 6 was broken on the side.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall in the 3rd stall of the first children's bathroom was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall near the sink in Room 5 had damaged plaster. The wall border near the cubbies in Room 6 had damaged plaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit labeled older toddler was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the trash can in the outdoor play area was not lidded and had napkins that contained human secretions, food containers and other trash. The trash can in Room 2 contained napkins and trash and was not lidded.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, Room 1 had an unlocked cabinet containing Lysol wipes and disinfectant spray. Room 3 had Lysol wipes, disinfectant spray & Steriphene II disinfectant spray on the counter. Room 6 had Lysol wipes on the counter. The second children's bathroom had Steriphene II disinfectant deodorant spray on a shelf under the changing table in the 4th stall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was left alone with children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include an NSOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the fire safety training of staff person #2 had an expiration date of 2-3-2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

  3. Nov 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.122 Admissions Interview

      “On 11-19-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified by the operator that the facility would work with children that had behavioral issues and would work with parents to find support services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

  4. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the lower wall painted green in Preschool Room 2 had peeling/chipping paint by the computer and blocks. The red wall in Preschool Room 4 had chipping paint by the cubbies. Room 3 had a hole in the wall near the sink and chipping/peeling paint on the walls. The wall near the sink in the Young Toddlers Room 5 had chipping/peeling plaster and peeling paint. The wall in the hall by the 2nd children's bathroom had chipped paint. The Rear Room had peeling/chipped paint by the black scoop seat and on the walls in the other sectioned off rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the glass/fiber glass in the cribs in the Infant Room 1 was dirty. The green and white toy grocery cart in Preschool Room 2 was dirty. The glass/fiber glass on the mirror in the Young Toddlers Room 5 was dirty and a chair was split at the top with sharp areas that could pinch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Young Toddlers room did not have a daily activities plan posted in the group space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 was not signed by the operator and parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not address the date the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #4 and #5 did not address the arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 did not include the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of admissions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not include the child's physician's telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not include the health insurance/MA coverage and policy #.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(2)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #5 did not include an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the Infants room was missing gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there were Lysol wipes on the counter in the Preschool Room 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Rear room of the facility was not set up as a childcare space. Part of the space was being used as a storage area and was acknowledged by management that part of it was being used as a staff lounge.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was over ratio with 9 children in care, the youngest child being 2 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include an FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a Mandated Reporter Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a few ceiling tiles in the hallway leading to the rear of the building had water spots/was cracked in the middle. Room 3 had children's seats stacked on one another. The wall border by the 2nd children's bathroom was falling off the wall. The Rear space of the facility had tables stacked on top of each other with the legs sticking upward. There were folded chairs leaning against the wall. A shelf with a microwave on it had a bin on top of it filled with what appeared to be snacks. That bin had a container on the top of it and a bag next to it with snacks in it. There were chairs on top of a table and 5 cans on the edge of the sink. Cribs were pushed against the wall, one having infant bouncy seats stacked inside.”
  6. Dec 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 12-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, there was no director present at the facility. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 9-25-2024 and 10-3-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 12-6-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the file of staff person #1 did not contain proof of education. Continued noncompliance from allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 10-3-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

  7. Oct 3, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the 1st children's restroom had dirty walls. The 3rd toilet in the 2nd children's restroom was out of order.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the trash cans in the Young and Older Toddler Rooms and Older Toddler/Preschool Room were not lidded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the baby bouncer with animals, baby walker, baby swing and cribs in the Infant room were dirty. The Older Toddler/Preschool room had a couch in disrepair and a broken toy drum. The construction set in the Pre-K 2 room was dirty and there was a broken children's chair with a sharp back in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, staff person #1 had the Older Toddlers/Preschool children (youngest child being 2 yrs. old) in the outdoor play space that contained rubber mulch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the Older Toddler rooms did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the emergency contact forms of child #1 and child #7 did not list the special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the emergency contact forms of child #2 and child #3 did not list the policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the doorframe of the Pre-K 1, Older Toddler/Preschool and Pre-K 2 classroom had peeling paint. The empty School-age room had a hole in the wall and chipping paint/plaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the doorframes in the Pre-K 1, Older Toddler/Preschool, Pre-K 2 and School-age rooms were dirty. The outdoor play space had pine needles in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the emergency contact forms of child #4, child #5, child #6 and child #7 were not updated within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the file of staff person #2 did not contain proof of education.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the first-aid kit in the Young Toddler room was accessible to children by being in the cubbies with the children's belongings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the screens in the Older Toddler room to the rear of the building were in disrepair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 10-3-2024 during an unannounced visit, there was no director present at the facility.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, staff person #2 did not have a Mandated reporter training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, staff person #2 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, staff person #2 was alone with 4 children in care and did not have a Pediatric first-aid/CPR trainings on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 10-3-2024 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, staff person #2 did not have a Health and Safety training on file and was alone with children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

  8. Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was on their phone in the outdoor play space with 6 children in care and did not look up from it until the Cert rep made themself known.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, there was no director present at the facility.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 did not know the name of a specific child assigned to their group when asked the names of all children in their care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 9-25-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical punishment towards child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

  9. Sep 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was on their phone in the outdoor play space with 6 children in care and did not look up from it until the Cert rep made themself known.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, there was no director present at the facility.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9-25-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 did not know the name of a specific child assigned to their group when asked the names of all children in their care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 9-25-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical punishment towards child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

  10. May 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 5-15-2024 during an unannounced visit, the outdoor play space did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Continued noncompliance from Renewal on 2-16-2024 and follow-up on 4-12-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 5-15-2024 during an unannounced visit, the facility did not send a copy of the facility's Emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024 and follow-up on 4-12-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 5-15-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 9 children, 1 being an infant. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection follow-up conducted on 4-12-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 5-15-2024 during an unannounced visit, the walls in both the first and second bathroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024 and follow-up on 4-12-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “On 5-15-2024 during an unannounced visit, the facility didn't have a certificate of occupancy. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024 and follow-up on 4-12-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

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  1. Apr 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, both the older and younger school-age classrooms did not have protective receptacle covers on outlets. The hallway outlet near the entrance was also missing outlet covers. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024. The resource room in the school-age space, did not have outlet covers in the extension cord or in the outlets in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, broken tree branches and sticks were in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 7 young toddlers.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the toilet seat in the first bathroom stall of the first bathroom was broken. The walls in both the first and second bathroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the first aid kit in the older school age class was missing scissors, tweezers and gauze. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the facility did not have a Director present. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the facility didn't have a certificate of occupancy. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the outdoor play space did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 4-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the facility did not send a copy of the facility's Emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 2-16-2024.”
  2. Feb 16, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #6, #7, #12, #14 and #15 did not have updated financial agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #5 #6 and 7's files did not contain a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #5, #6, and #7 did not have health reports that were signed by a physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #5 and #6 did not have an initial health report in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not send a copy of the facility's Emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #6, #7, #12 and #14 did not contain updated health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1, #3 and #5 did not have updated Emergency contacts and Financial agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not include lock-down procedures in the Emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of children #3, #8 and #11 did not contain consent for special diets/meds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not have regulations accessible to parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #12, #13, #14 and #15 did not have the release person's address/phone number listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #3, #4, #9, #10, #11, and #12 did not have the health insurance information listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact for children #3, #6 and #11 did not have consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024

    • Transportation

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact for children #3, #6 and #11 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #3, #6 and #11's emergency contacts were not signed by a parent to receive emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the toilet seat in the first stall in the children's bathroom was broken. The toilet seats in the first and second stalls of the second children's bathroom were also broken.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bottom of the wall in the Pre-K 1 classroom was damaged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “On 2-16- 2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a certificate of occupancy.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the provider did not have a Director present.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, protective outlet covers were missing in the Pre-K 2 classroom, Older school age classroom over sink and by wall separating the older and younger school age classrooms. The younger school age classroom was also missing outlet covers by the trash can and over the sink. There were also 2 outlets in the hallway missing protective covers.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the infant room was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the Pre-K 2 classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit in the Pre-K 1 classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit in the Older school age class was missing scissors, tweezers and gauze.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, one of the light fixtures in the second children's bathroom was partially coming out. The ceiling tiles in the hall near the young school age class and in the main hallway of the facility were missing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “On 2-16-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility did not have liability insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

  3. Jan 19, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #3 did not have a health assessment and TB test results on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include all facility persons in the plan or plans for continuity of operations. Also, staff did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety update training. Finally, the facility did not have a written shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a CPR certification that was taken in 2018 and expired in 2020. Staff #3 did not have verification of the completion of CPR certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #4 did not have documentation of the completion of fire safety training in the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a completed State police clearance. The clearance on file was under review. Staff #2 did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR clearance. There was also no disclosure statement or copies of requests for the clearances. Staff #3 did not have DHS FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, or mandated Reporter Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 4 did not have the date of admission specified on the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, 4, and 5 did not have the address of the persons to whom the child may be released included in the emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, 3, and 4 did not have a flu shot in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 1, #4, and #5 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have documentation of the completion of the annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have 2 non-family references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 2 did not verification of their education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #3 did not have verification of experience in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have verification of age on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

  4. Feb 22, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #7 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; STAFF #4 DID NOT HAVE A VAILD STATE POLICE CLEARANCE; STAFF #7 HAD A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD AND DID NOT HAVE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; STAFF #8 DID NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE, NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS LOCATED IN THE HALL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL THE INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD # 1, 2, AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON'S.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTTIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN THE CHILDCARE SPACES.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.174 Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR STAFF #8.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPPRESENTATIVE WAS SHOWN THE VAN USED BY THE FACILITY, BY THE DIRECTOR. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ONE USED WAS A 15 PASSENGER VEHICLE. (VIN 1FBSS3BL8BDA27667)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(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 RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THEIR WAS NO SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE A RECORD/FILE FOR STAFF #8.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICAITON REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY HAD AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERTOR DID NOT CONDUCT 30 TESTING OF THE FIRE SYSTEM. THE FACILITY ALSO DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THEIR FIRE SYSTEM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #6 AND #7 DID OT HAVE VERIFICATION 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTTIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #4 AND #8 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB MANTOUX TEST, ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 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 Early Years Development Center licensed?

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

When was Early Years Development Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Years Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 98 rules across 11 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 81 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 Early Years Development Center care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Early Years Development Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Early Years Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Years Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 730-0173 to ask.

What is Early Years Development Center's phone number?

(215) 730-0173.

Where is Early Years Development Center?

6901 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Hope Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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