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Johnson Child Care Center

1935 Medary Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191413.3· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days

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About Johnson Child Care Center

Johnson Child Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 179 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Johnson Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Johnson Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
179 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250055
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Oct 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance; the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance; the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background Clearance; the files did not contain request for clearances mentioned”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of two written nonfamily references”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did nit contain evidence of verification of education”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of liability insurance on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2025

  2. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 11, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment. The file of Staff #5 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 8/2/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain release persons address and phone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain physicians information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement and emergency contact form of Child #4 did not contain evidence of being reviewed and updated at least once in a 6 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR, the training on file was dated 4/8/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administering minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of two written references attesting to their ability to serve as a facility person, the file of Staff #2 contained 1 reference letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of updated Criminal Background Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #2 was working alone in the classroom. The file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Out of State Clearances, Staff #1 lives in Delaware. Staff #3 did not contain evidence of updated Mandated Reporter training, the training on file was dated 10/29/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

  4. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During review of the staff files, certification supervisor observed that the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of completion of emergency plan training within the previous 12 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During renewal inspection, certification supervisor did not observe the regulations or instructions for contacting the regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During review of children's files, certification supervisor observed that the health assessments for children #1, #2 and #4 were all dated more than 12 months ago. They all required updates by or before February 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During review of the children's files, certification supervisor observed that the emergency contact and agreement forms for children #3 and #4 were completed more than months prior to inspection date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

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 Johnson Child Care Center

Is Johnson Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Johnson Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Johnson Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Johnson Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 3 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.

How many children can Johnson Child Care Center care for?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Johnson Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Johnson Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Johnson Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 927-6677 to ask.

What is Johnson Child Care Center's phone number?

(215) 927-6677.

Where is Johnson Child Care Center?

1935 Medary Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The nearest other daycare we list is Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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