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Lene's Daily Child Care

6418 1/2 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191423.6· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days

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About Lene's Daily Child Care

Lene's Daily Child Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 34 children, serving school-age children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lene's Daily Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
34 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252072
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 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. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On 01/08/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not contain an up to Child Abuse Clearance, their last Child Abuse Clearance was dated 07/02/2020. In addition, the file of staff person #4 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026

  2. Dec 9, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, there was no daily activity schedule posted in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, a child was observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled for the use of that specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, peeled paint was observed on the white wall next to the changing table in the koala bears first floor main childcare space. Chip paint was also observed on the white wall next to the bathroom in the teddy bear preschool, basement childcare space and also along the wall entering into the basement childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 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 renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, upon request pediatric first aid and CPR was not available for review for staff #1. (See code sheet for hire date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Transportation

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

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024 upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified their 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: Dec 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the record reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, tremendo cleaning solution and Lysol toilet bowl cleaning was observed under an unlocked sink in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, an outlet in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space was missing protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the preschool teddy bear room (basement childcare space) was observed being used for storage with cots, infant bouncy chairs, a crib and black filled trash bags.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, a first aid kit was not available for review in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the preschool teddy bear, basement childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 12/9/2024, the water temperature was tested throughout the facility bathrooms via a thermometer and read at 125° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

  3. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 6/4/24 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

  4. Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 23, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During an unannounced inspection on 06/23/23, Certification Representative observed a Plexi glass gate or room divider near the front of the facility. It was very easy to tip over by touch as it was not bolted to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “During an unannounced inspection on 06/23/23, Certification Representative observed a sick child sitting in the office waiting to be picked up. The window in the office was partially opened without a screen in place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the complaint investigation on 06/23/23, the file was reviewed for child #1. An incident report was found for an incident that occurred on 06/14/23 but was dated 06/20/23. Certification Representative was informed by facility that the incident report was completed on 06/20/23 for the incident that occurred on 06/14/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

  6. Jun 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During an unannounced inspection on 06/23/23, Certification Representative observed a Plexi glass gate or room divider near the front of the facility. It was very easy to tip over by touch as it was not bolted to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “During an unannounced inspection on 06/23/23, Certification Representative observed a sick child sitting in the office waiting to be picked up. The window in the office was partially opened without a screen in place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the complaint investigation on 06/23/23, the file was reviewed for child #1. An incident report was found for an incident that occurred on 06/14/23 but was dated 06/20/23. Certification Representative was informed by facility that the incident report was completed on 06/20/23 for the incident that occurred on 06/14/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

  7. Jan 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “Staff person #4 completed the initial Health & Safety training on 9/27/2016.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person # 3 has a physical over 24 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff persons # 1, 2, & 4 do not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training in their record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

  8. Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1, date of hire 10/4/21, does not have their NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

  9. Sep 30, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “On 9/27/21 there was an incident in which one child bit another child. Although an incident report was completed that day, the mother of the injured child refused to sign the incident report and left. Facility held the report thinking a parent signature is required. The report was provided to the parent on 9/29/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2021

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 Lene's Daily Child Care

Is Lene's Daily Child Care licensed?

Yes. Lene's Daily Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lene's Daily Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lene's Daily Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Lene's Daily Child Care care for?

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

Does Lene's Daily Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lene's Daily Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lene's Daily Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 937-9847 to ask.

What is Lene's Daily Child Care's phone number?

(215) 937-9847.

Where is Lene's Daily Child Care?

6418 1/2 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Eastwick Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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