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Loni's under the sea daycare

7255 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191114.9· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
22
open each week
5 days

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About Loni's under the sea daycare

Loni's under the sea daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity22 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Loni's under the sea daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Loni's under the sea daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
22 children
License number
#CER-00248408
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain a request for clearances from Wisconsin, as required by the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 contained an expired NSOR dated 11/17/2019 which out of compliance with the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

  4. Oct 17, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations, in the case of an emergency which prevented normal operations at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, damaged floor tiles were observed near the entrance and near the director's desk near the kitchen. A water strained ceiling tile was observed in the indoor play space. A light layer of dust was observed on the blades of the ceiling fans observed in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 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

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include an updated health assessment dated less then 24 months following the date of signature. The last health assessment observed for staff member #2 was dated 9/6/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(d) Diapering materials storage

      “At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed cross contaminating the diaper rash cream when diapering an infant child. The staff member used her gloved hand to touch the child's private area then placed the same gloved hand into the jar of diapering cream, which was to be used on other kids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of inspection, the file for child #1, D.O.B 11/24/2018; included a health assessment dated 3/17/22 but did not include an updated health assessment dated within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

    • 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

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid. The parent put their initials, instead of signing their signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “At time of inspection, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #4 were missing the address(es) for the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired 9/19/23; included a Department of Education FBI clearance but did not include a DHS FBI clearance or a receipt requesting a DHS FBI clearance, as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

  5. Dec 13, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address of one of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in a cabinet in the facility bathroom. The lock on the cabinet did not prevent the door from being opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire drill log documents two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days in between. 9/7/22-10/25/22 and 10/25/22-12/5/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The method for parents to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Two electrical outlets in the play room lacked protective covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings: Staff Person #1: 12/9/14-7/22/20. Staff Person #2: 5/1/15-7/20/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded one year between trainings: 4/5/21-6/8/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed two pairs of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in the Preschool area of the main room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff Person #1 completed 6-hour Health and Safety Basics on 9/12/2016, which was prior to the prescribed time frame: 9/30/16-6/30/18. Observed 10-hour Building Blocks preservice training in the file for Staff Person #1 dated 7/8/22, which was not within the prescribed timeframe of completion of training by 4/29/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

  6. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Loni's under the sea daycare

Is Loni's under the sea daycare licensed?

Yes. Loni's under the sea daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Loni's under the sea daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Loni's under the sea daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Loni's under the sea daycare care for?

22, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Loni's under the sea daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Loni's under the sea daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Loni's under the sea daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 725-1487 to ask.

What is Loni's under the sea daycare's phone number?

(215) 725-1487.

Where is Loni's under the sea daycare?

7255 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is Prolific Young Treasures Child Care Learning Ctr 2, 0.1 miles away.

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