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Jefferson Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jefferson Child Care Center
Jefferson Child Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | STEM Innovators |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jefferson Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Jefferson Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- License number
- #CER-00257492
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Mar 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 03/18/26, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, several damaged ceiling tiles were observed. Broken and/or stained ceiling tiles were found in the lobby area. Additionally, ceiling tiles are damaged in the Discovery Pre-school room, specifically near the pillar wall. Further damaged was noted by the diapering area in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 03/18/26, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, the vents throughout the facility is cover with dust.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/19/2025, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the outdoor playground and noticed the asphalt is faded deep around the playground where the children can trip and fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 03/19/2025. the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and noticed in the first classroom fire extinguisher is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/19/2025, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the outdoor playground and noticed the asphalt is faded deep around the playground where the children can trip and fall.”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/19/2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the office's DHS requested documents, and the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 02/04/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 2, and Staff # 3 and the content of records of Staff's #2, and Staff # 3, did not complete the pediatric first day within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 02/04/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 1 and Staff's #1 content of records did not contain a current Fire-safety training Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 02/04/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1, and Staff's #1 content of records contained an expired Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Mar 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 03/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the program's emergency plan, and the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1, and Staff #2 content of records, and the content of records did not include a PA Health and Safety 1-hour update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the program's emergency plan, and the emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3, and Staff's #4 content of records, and the content of records did not contain a NSOR clearance. In addition to, Staff # 4 content of records did not contain an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/12/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed peeled paint/ damaged doorway in the pre-school room by the doorway and children's storage area. Certification Representative noticed teared plaster and baseboard throughout the toddler room, and in the infant room by the sink and in the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #5, and Staff's #6 content of records, and Staff's #5, and Staff's #6 did not include an adult health assessment with a physical examination, and results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays, or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 & #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT REPORTS THE CHILD IS FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF 1-5 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE PICK UP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FILES FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM. THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A PROOF OF PURCHASE. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN RESULTS FROM A TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO TAPE OR TWEEZERS IN THE FIRST AID KIT. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN TODDLER 1 CLASSROOM. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM AND THE ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN OUT OF STATE FBI CLEARNACE, AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2022
3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) Contact when ended/Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS THE EMERGENCY ENDED AND NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Jefferson Child Care Center
Is Jefferson Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Jefferson Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jefferson Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jefferson Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 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 Jefferson Child Care Center care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jefferson Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jefferson Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jefferson Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 955-6556 to ask.
What is Jefferson Child Care Center's phone number?
(215) 955-6556.
Where is Jefferson Child Care Center?
912 Walnut St # 28, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The nearest other daycare we list is Bella Vista Childcare Acad Washington sq West, 0.1 miles away.