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Marlen 1

1740 South St Suite Ll 100, Philadelphia, PA 191465.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
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About Marlen 1

Marlen 1 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Marlen 1 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Marlen 1

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
74 children
License number
#CER-00252789
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/24, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed an unsteady shelving unit in the pre-school restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

  4. Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Marlen 1

Is Marlen 1 licensed?

Yes. Marlen 1 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Marlen 1 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marlen 1 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 Marlen 1 care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Marlen 1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Marlen 1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Marlen 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 545-1117 to ask.

What is Marlen 1's phone number?

(215) 545-1117.

Where is Marlen 1?

1740 South St Suite Ll 100, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Train Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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