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John Welsh

2331 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

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About John Welsh

John Welsh is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for John Welsh

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255474
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 21 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Mar 27, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “on 3/27/26, upon request 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2. (Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 3/27/26, staff person #5, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date, pediatric first aid and CPR by a qualified PQAS instructor (see code sheet for hire dates) (Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 3/27/26, the fire safety reviewed for staff #2 was not annually updated. Last dated 6/15/23 (Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “On 3/27/26 the records reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an initial health assessment (Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the record reviewed for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, there was no menu posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Transportation

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

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the records reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an initial health assessment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, upon request 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #2.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the health assessments reviewed for staff #1, #2 and #4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the agreement reviewed for Child #2 did not include the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the record reviewed for staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include verification of education or childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of education or childcare experience for the position performing. Therefore, the facility does not have a director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iv) Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of education or childcare experience for the position performing (Director).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #2 and #4 received a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, staff person #5, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date, pediatric first aid and CPR by a qualified PQAS instructor. Staff #1 and #4 required health and safety training topic (see code sheet for hire dates)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the shaken baby syndrome policy reviewed did not include information on the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the initial inspection conducted 2/25/26, the fire safety reviewed for staff #2 was not annually updated. Last dated 6/15/23.”

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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Questions about John Welsh

Is John Welsh licensed?

Yes. John Welsh is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was John Welsh last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has John Welsh had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 2 of 2 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.

Does John Welsh accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are John Welsh's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does John Welsh cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 400-7130 to ask.

What is John Welsh's phone number?

(215) 400-7130.

Where is John Welsh?

2331 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is XIENTE at McKinley School OST, 0.2 miles away.

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