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Emanuel Christian Day Care Center

701 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191403.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
19
open each week
5 days

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About Emanuel Christian Day Care Center

Emanuel Christian Day Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children, serving school-age 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
19 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity19 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Emanuel Christian Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Emanuel Christian Day Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
19 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245338
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed a group out of ratio. The group included 1 staff with 5 children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 3 older toddlers).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. .”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep was informed that facility uses Styrofoam plates to serve meals to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the preschool room failed to have tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

  2. Aug 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire safety training for facility staff #1 - #3 was not conducted by a fire safety professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The Child Abuse clearance for facility staff #3 was not completed within 60 months/5 years. The National Sex Offenders Registry clearances for facility staff #1 and #3 were not completed within 60 months/5 years as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Facility staff #2 did not have an education evaluation for the US equivalency which is required for education credentials from a foreign country.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025

  3. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During unannounced visit certification rep observed chipped paint on the wall near the playpens”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025

  5. Jul 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection certification rep did not observe learning materials for toddlers”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Alarm system wasn't tested within 30 days. The last two test dates for the alarm system were 6-7-24 and 7-10-24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed two toddlers watching tv while strapped in a highchair”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  6. Sep 5, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 4 was missing 2 reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 2 and 3 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(c) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3,4 and 5 were missing 2 years' experience.During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 2,3,4 and 5 working unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Staff 1 was missing 2 years experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose caulk in the room with infants/ toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.32(a) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Comply with CPSL

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #-4- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-4- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter and 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

  7. Apr 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At time of initial inspection, unfinished, splintery wood was observed around both bathroom doorframes, and around both heater covers. The concrete surfacing in the outdoor play space was cracked and uneven, posing a tripping hazard. The toddler/pre-school classroom has a platform area which is most of the length of the room, with one step to get to this area. There is no barrier to keep children from falling from the upper step to the lower part of the classroom which is a hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.80(c) Ramp handrail

      “At time of initial inspection, the ramp in the room was not equipped with a handrail”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023

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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Questions about Emanuel Christian Day Care Center

Is Emanuel Christian Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Emanuel Christian Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Emanuel Christian Day Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Emanuel Christian Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Emanuel Christian Day Care Center care for?

19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Emanuel Christian Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Emanuel Christian Day Care 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 Emanuel Christian Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 259-3356 to ask.

What is Emanuel Christian Day Care Center's phone number?

(215) 259-3356.

Where is Emanuel Christian Day Care Center?

701 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is BOYS & GIRLS CLUB at TAYLOR ELEMENTARY, 0.2 miles away.

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