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Guiding Light Family Daycare
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About Guiding Light Family Daycare
Guiding Light Family Daycare is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (267) 622-7670 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guiding Light Family Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Guiding Light Family Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00260300
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 7-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there were toy cars with removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 7-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and agreement form of child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
Jul 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include a Mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, an evacuation route was not posted on the main floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the fire drill log did not show manual testing or fire safety professional testing of the fire detection device.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the posted emergency drill log showed 4-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
Jul 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number under a family policy or medical assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have interconnected fire detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3290.73(c) Has all items
“On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3290.31(h) Verification of professional development
“On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a Health and Safety training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
Jul 7, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had 8 hours of child care training and staff #2 had 6 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan to the emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have posted for parents the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, #3, and #4 did not have a child service report completed in the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3290.24(a) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have a written emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3290.131(e)(1)/3290.131(e)(2)(i) Parent written verification from Doctor./Religious belief/strong personal objection
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health reports for child #3, #4, and #5 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. Also, there were no immunization letters observed for child #3, #4, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have documentation of the testing of the smoke detectors at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
Jul 22, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection that provider was not testing the fire system monthly per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection that child #2 emergency contact information was incomplete. The parent work address and phone # was not listed on form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During renewal inspection dated 7/22/22, certification representative observed that child # 3, and child #5 did not have an admission date listed in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Certification representative observed during 7/22/2022 renewal inspection that 4 walls in daycare area had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection 0n 7/22/2022 certification representative observed that two electrical outlets did not have a protective cover placed in the electrical outlet, and the outlet was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“On 7/22/2022 during renewal inspection staff #1 and staff #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and 2 has not completed the following pre service Health and Safety Training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During 7/22/22 renewal inspection certification representative observed that provider did not have a lockdown policy added to her emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3290.31(g) Age and training
“On 7/22/2022 during renewal inspection staff #1 and staff #2 has not completed the following pre service Health and Safety Training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During renewal inspection dated 8/22/2022 certification representative observed after reviewing fire drill log at the facility, that a fire drill was not completed within the 60 days prior to inspection. This is per the fire drill log onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Guiding Light Family Daycare
Is Guiding Light Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. Guiding Light Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Guiding Light Family Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guiding Light Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Guiding Light Family Daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Guiding Light Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Guiding Light Family Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 622-7670 to confirm.
How much does Guiding Light Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 622-7670 to ask.
What is Guiding Light Family Daycare's phone number?
(267) 622-7670.
Where is Guiding Light Family Daycare?
Philadelphia, PA 19142. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.