Oasis Development and Learning Center
5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Jennifer Dancy
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About Jennifer Dancy
Jennifer Dancy 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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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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 |
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State record
Inspection reports for Jennifer Dancy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00255221
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed next to the Spring bulletin board.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not include the updated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3290.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 and 2 did not include a signature and date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.131(a)(3)/3290.182(1) Initial health report dated older toddler/preschool < 1 year./Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of the inspection, 3 uncovered electrical outlets were observed. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Mar 21, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 staff person# 2 file did not include verification of completed emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.92(b) Space heater protective guards
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 a space heater without required insulated or equipped with protective guards to prevent contact in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.151(b) Conducted by physician or CRNP
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 staff person# 1 file did not include documentation of a current health assessment signed by a physician. Staff person# 2 file did not include documentation of TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 the program's emergency plan did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 the program did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, or the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 the program did not provide verification of the annual emergency drill completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 staff person#1 file did not include the required 12-hour annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/21/24 the program did not provide verification of the sent copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
Feb 24, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file records for child # 3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file record for child # 2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the monthly smoke alarm log was reviewed and the last monthly test was recorded as 3/3/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the inspection 4/12/2023 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file record for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file records for child # 4 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3290.31(i) Verification of professional development shall be kept in facility person's file
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file records for staff person #1, and 2 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3290.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 4/12/2023 the file record for child #2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
Apr 4, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file records for child # 2 and 3 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr and did not have the health and safety training. The file record for staff person #1 did not have appropriate first aid training (standard first aid training was observed.) This poses threat to the health and safety of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file record for staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file records for child # 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file records for child #1 and 4 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file record for child # 1,3 and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“During the inspection staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and did not have an initial health assessment and TB test. The file record for staff person #1 did not include an update health assessment ( physical observed was dated 2/17/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file record for child#3 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the facility's emergency plan did not include procedures for lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the facility did not have a record of an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3290.31(a)(2) Age and training
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care alone and did not have proof of education in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3290.131(c) Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.
“During the inspection on 5/121/2022 the file record child #2 did not include a health assessment with a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file records for child # 1 and 4 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 5/12/2022 the file records for child # 1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Jennifer Dancy
Is Jennifer Dancy licensed?
Yes. Jennifer Dancy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jennifer Dancy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jennifer Dancy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 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 Jennifer Dancy care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jennifer Dancy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jennifer Dancy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 259-2539 to confirm.
How much does Jennifer Dancy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 259-2539 to ask.
What is Jennifer Dancy's phone number?
(267) 259-2539.
Where is Jennifer Dancy?
Philadelphia, PA 19120. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.