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2231 Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA
4.8· 68 reviews
Methodist Services
- licensed capacity
- 236
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Methodist Services
Methodist Services is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 236 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 236 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 236 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Methodist Services
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 236 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246297
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- 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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- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On February 26. 2026, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation at the facility. The investigation verified that on January 20, 2026, a staff person used inappropriate physical handling while responding to a child's behavior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On July 24, 2025, a window gate fell and hit two children at play in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On July 24, 2025, a window gate fell and hit two children at play in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed a small area of chipped paint on the wall by the sink in the OST room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed water stains outside the shark's classroom on the ceiling.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Jan 4, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did address the section pertaining to the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 3, and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include complete contact information for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,4,5, and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that were not updated every 6 months once enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 6 file contained an emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 file did not contain a valid form of identification. The PA Dl in staff # 1 file expired on 4/27/2018. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid form of identification. The PA DL in staff # 2 file expired on 4/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 , 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 file did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an annual evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 and 5 files did not contain a fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,3,4, and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 4,6 and 7 files contained emergency contact form that did not include the health insurance coverage information of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
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Nov 16, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the information on the child's medical insurance . Child #7 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child' s health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Child # 10 contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone and work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section on the child's disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not signed parental consent for swimming. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include signed parental consent for transportation and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, the provider did not provide an emergency plan when requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 and 4 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,8,9,11,12,13,15,17 and 18 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the parent and the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,and 20 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 ,2, 3 and 4 files did not contain verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, the provider did not submit a fire drill log when requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 and 10 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address o the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Methodist Services
Is Methodist Services licensed?
Yes. Methodist Services is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Methodist Services last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Methodist Services had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Methodist Services care for?
236, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Methodist Services accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Methodist Services' hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Methodist Services cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 877-1925 to ask.
What is Methodist Services' phone number?
(215) 877-1925.
Where is Methodist Services?
4300 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Methodist Services-Educare Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.