Community Concern 13-Marston Street Site
2721-27 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.3· 9 reviews
Malaika's Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 11
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Malaika's Child Care
Malaika's Child Care is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. 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 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Malaika's Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Malaika's Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 11 children
- License number
- #CER-00247359
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 20, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Oct 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Provider did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include their health insurance provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information of child #2 did not include their release persons addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Oct 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Childcare space had door open that led to garage. Garage had shelves of disinfectant that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of PD training on file at the time of renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
Jun 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3280.16(b) Permit specialized services
“Owner reported that she did not allow therapist to provide services to child one time when she was not present at the daycare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
Oct 13, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed that the fire detection system at the facility was not the interconnected system required for this facility type.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3280.107(c) No styrofoam
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the toy scooter and bikes dirty with spider webs. Cert Rep also obseved toy cars, trucks, and play tables as dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed a shovel sticking out and a shed bin door laying on the ground both posing a trip hazard. Cert Rep also observed pieces of trash scattered on the ground throughout the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.61(c)/3280.61(h)(3)(iii) 40 square feet wall-to-wall/No more than twice measured space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the number of children in the activity room exceeding the measured capacity of the space during lunch, snack, and learning activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection on 10/16/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep Supervisor observed staff #2 caring for children unsupervised before completion of required pre-service training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed child #2 enter the bathroom unsupervised, and also staff #1 leave children unattended to go upstairs to test fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the phone number of physician/medical care missing on the emergency contact form for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the health insurance policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert rep did not observe child #1 wash their hands before snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
Dec 21, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last documented fire was on 10-12-22”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3280.26(a)(6)/3280.26(c) Emergency plan/Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep asked for emergency drill log and emergency drill was not completed.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 did not have updated emergency plan in their file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3280.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 3 health assessment was typed. It was missing an official signature/ stamp from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3280.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 3 was missing services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose outlet cover near the cubby”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint near the cubbies”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 was missing date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3280.31(a) Age and training
“Staff person # 1 and 3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2023
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Malaika's Child Care
Is Malaika's Child Care licensed?
Yes. Malaika's Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Malaika's Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 20, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Malaika's Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Malaika's Child Care care for?
11, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Malaika's Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Malaika's Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Malaika's Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 284-0399 to ask.
What is Malaika's Child Care's phone number?
(215) 284-0399.
Where is Malaika's Child Care?
Philadelphia, PA 19121. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.