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Essence of Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Essence of Childcare
Essence of Childcare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Essence of Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Essence of Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249989
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/05/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff' #2 content of records. Staff”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Oct 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The operator did not have written documentation stating that emergency plan was delivered to county emergency management agency”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider did not have an emergency drill log on file at facility during the Renewal Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the Renewal Inspection, the provider stated that she did not have a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, along with recognition of potential signs/symptom, strategies for coping and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The operator did not have written documentation stating that emergency plan was delivered to county emergency management agency”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff member number 2 did not have TB test results and read date on file during the Renewal Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider did not have an emergency drill log on file at facility during the Renewal Inspection.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Disclosure statement was absent from file for staff members numbers 2 and 4. State Police clearance not on file for staff members 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The operator did not have written documentation stating that emergency plan was delivered to county emergency management agency”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider did not have an emergency drill log on file at facility during the Renewal Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the Renewal Inspection, the provider stated that she did not have a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, along with recognition of potential signs/symptom, strategies for coping and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The operator did not have written documentation stating that emergency plan was delivered to county emergency management agency”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff member number 2 did not have TB test results and read date on file during the Renewal Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider did not have an emergency drill log on file at facility during the Renewal Inspection.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Disclosure statement was absent from file for staff members numbers 2 and 4. State Police clearance not on file for staff members 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff member #1 did not have a current State Police Clearance on file. Expired clearance is dated 6/11/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“During the unannounced visit, 2 staff members were alone with 22 mixed - age children ranging from infancy to Young School Age.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“Staff member # 2 did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On the day of visit Staff#1, Staff#2 and Staff#3 did not have a current emergency plan training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On the day observing the files staff#1 and staff#2 did not have a current first aid and CPR training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On the day observing the files Staff#1, Staff#2, and Staff#3 did not have a current fire safety training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Jan 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Observed staff 1 file with an expired child abuse and FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Observed staff 1 file without updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Jun 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed Childs cup with no label.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Observed facility with no insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Observed fire extinguishers not maintained since January of 2020. Also the fire inspection was out dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed refrigerator with no thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Essence of Childcare
Is Essence of Childcare licensed?
Yes. Essence of Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Essence of Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Essence of Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Essence of Childcare care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Essence of Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Essence of Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Essence of Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 307-3952 to ask.
What is Essence of Childcare's phone number?
(215) 307-3952.
Where is Essence of Childcare?
4620 Walnut St # 22, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Academy, 0.2 miles away.