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Maritza Moreno
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About Maritza Moreno
Maritza Moreno is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Maritza Moreno
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00258152
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jun 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the file of household member #1 did not include the state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 and household member #2 did not include the annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3290.131(a)(1) Initial health report dated for infant < 3 months
“At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed by the front door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.131(a)(3)/3290.182(1) Initial health report dated older toddler/preschool < 1 year./Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for the file of child #1 was dated 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff person #-1 caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint and plaster in the child care space (orange wall)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff filles. Staff 1 was missing state police clearance, NSOR from their file. HH member 2 was missing child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3290.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a 4 year old strapped in a high chair”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children files. Child 1,2 and 3 were missing child service reports. (CSRs)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep asked for verification of emergency plan delivery. Provider did not have verification of emergency plan delivery to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Smoke alarms are not tested every 30 days. Smoke alarms are not interconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact and fee agreement for child 1 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 was expired. Child 2 and 3 were missing emergency contact. Child 3 was missing fee agreement”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
Jun 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 6/27/23 during the unannounced inspection in that there was peeling paint on baseboards and walls next to the doorway and stairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3290.31(k) Health and safety
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 6/27/23 during the unannounced inspection, that staff person #1 did not submit documentation to verify training in the 1-hr health and safety update 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3290.131(e)(4) Annual Immunization reporting to DOH
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 6/27/23 during the unannounced inspection in that child #1 and child #2 did not include an influenza vaccine or exemption letter to comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. 3290.75(a)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
May 16, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
3290.131(e)(4) Annual Immunization reporting to DOH
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, submitted documents for child #1 and child #2 did not include an influenza vaccine to comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.”
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, documents submitted for child #1did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that there was no document to indicate that a fire drill was completed within the last 60 days. Document dated 6/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/22, records of staff person submitted did not indicate that a health assessment was completed in the last 24 months. Health assessment completed on 8/25/20.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3290.18/3290.31(f)(4)(i) General Health and Safety/Age and training
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not contain an updated Pediatric First Aid certificate. Document dated 2/27/21.Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of (2/27/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.31(k) Health and safety
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not submit documentation to verify training in the 1-hr health and safety update 2022.”
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, documents submitted for child #1 and #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, documents submitted for child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3290.21(a) Immediate access
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was reported and observed that provider did not have access to the files and records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, documents submitted for child #1 and child #2 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, documents submitted for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, documents submitted for child #1 and child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.24(b)/3290.24(g) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that there was no document to verify that the emergency plan is reviewed at least annually. There was no document to verify that the plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint on baseboards and walls next to the doorway and stairs.”
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that there was medication, pills, lotions, creams in an unlocked drawer and on shelves accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, it was observed that there was no emergency plan that included lock-down, and a plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23. documents submitted for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
Jun 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 6/29/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an initial health report”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the renewal inspection on 6/29/22, it was observed that toxic materials were in an area accessible to children. Creams, lotions labelled keep out of the reach of children were on an open cabinet within the reach of children”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 6/29/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include an updated health report -health report submitted dated 3/3/2020”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Maritza Moreno
Is Maritza Moreno licensed?
Yes. Maritza Moreno is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Maritza Moreno last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maritza Moreno had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Maritza Moreno care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Maritza Moreno accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Maritza Moreno's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 284-5394 to confirm.
How much does Maritza Moreno cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 284-5394 to ask.
What is Maritza Moreno's phone number?
(215) 284-5394.
Where is Maritza Moreno?
Philadelphia, PA 19152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.