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Horatio B Hackett School

2143 E York St Enter At 2161 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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About Horatio B Hackett School

Horatio B Hackett School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Horatio B Hackett School

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 16
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 2

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. Jan 6, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate but file did include a bachelor's degree in sports management, but the transcript did not include30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative viewed the facility files, and the file did not include a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants Announcement C-24-02.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and the file for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #5 does not include an NSOR clearance (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26). Staff #8 file does not include FBI or NSOR (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26) clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #7 did not include fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #8 did not include the test results of the TB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files of staff #2, staff #3, staff #5 and staff #8 did not include verification of name, address, telephone number and age”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7 and staff #8 did not include two non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files there was no emergency drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the filed did not include a fire drill log.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #8 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric CPR/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include verification of education. Staff #2 file did not include verification of employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 (2/25/22 health and safety) did not include the 1-hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. Since the 1hr update isn't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include an agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Transportation

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

  3. Sep 23, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain 2 nonfamily family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #2 did not include the verification of education or years of childcare experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing an FBI clearance.()”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 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

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid course from an approved PQAS certified provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr. health and safety training update or the 10-hr. revised health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

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 Horatio B Hackett School licensed?

Yes. Horatio B Hackett School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Horatio B Hackett School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Horatio B Hackett School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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.

Does Horatio B Hackett School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Horatio B Hackett School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 400-7470 to confirm.

How much does Horatio B Hackett School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 400-7470 to ask.

What is Horatio B Hackett School's phone number?

(215) 400-7470.

Where is Horatio B Hackett School?

2143 E York St Enter At 2161 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The nearest other daycare we list is Playarts Horatio B Hackett Elementary, under 0.1 miles away.

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