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378 E Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA
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Get Me Started
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About Get Me Started
Get Me Started is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 848-1387 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Get Me Started
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248827
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/25/25, the floor vent near the entrance of the facility was visibly dirty and in need of cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/25/25, chipped paint was observed on the wall in the infant toddler room behind the adult chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the fire drill log did not show that the fire system was being tested every 30 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for staff person #1 did not include a total of 12 hours of annual child care training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the emergency form and the agreement form for child #2 had not been reviewed/updated with a signature and a date within the past 6 months. Last date of review was 5/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the health reports for child #1 and #2 did not have a date so it was not able to be determined if the health report was completed within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the emergency information for child #2 and #3 did not include the addresses for the release persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for child #2 did not include an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
Dec 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During child file review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician/medical care provider. The emergency information for child #3 did not include the address of the release persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter sent home to parents did not include lockdown procedures, or accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During child file review at renewal inspection, the immunization record for child #1, #2, and #3 did not show up to date influenza vaccinations, or an exemption note.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a complete NSOR verification certificate or an application for the NSOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During walk-through at renewal inspection, the small room on the second floor which is measured child care space, was being used as an office area and storage space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Dec 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization records for facility children #1 and #3 did not indicate all influenza vaccines were given in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP nor was there documentation of acceptable exemptions in the records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“There was not documentation that the agreement and emergency contact forms for facility child #3 was updated at least once every 6 months. The date of the last review/update was 2/23/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“There was not documentation of the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance in the file of facility staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed 12 clock hours of child care training annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Get Me Started
Is Get Me Started licensed?
Yes. Get Me Started is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Get Me Started last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Get Me Started had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Get Me Started care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Get Me Started accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Get Me Started's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 848-1387 to confirm.
How much does Get Me Started cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 848-1387 to ask.
What is Get Me Started's phone number?
(215) 848-1387.
Where is Get Me Started?
6656 Crowson St, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy, 0.1 miles away.