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Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila

1939 W Venango St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days

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About Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 179 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
179 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251048
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2

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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 01/08/2025, the facilities Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 01/08/2025, the facilities Emergency Plan did not provide for a method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises, and once an emergency has ended to provide information regarding reunification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

  4. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 22, 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 Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila

Is Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila licensed?

Yes. Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila care for?

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

Does Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 831-4040 to ask.

What is Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila's phone number?

(215) 831-4040.

Where is Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila?

1939 W Venango St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Spring Garden Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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