Community Concern 13-Marston Street Site
2721-27 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.3· 9 reviews
Mi Casita Poplar
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Mi Casita Poplar
Mi Casita Poplar is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 146 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Mi Casita Poplar
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 146 children
- License number
- #CER-00243468
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 22, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 on multiple occasions yelled at child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 pushed child #2 down onto the floor and pulled child #1 and child #2 onto her lap aggressively.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.162(d) Not forced to eat
“During a complaint investigation on 7/22/2026, it was found that on previous occasions staff #1 attempted to force feed child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 on multiple occasions told child #2 that he was a spoiled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that a pair of sharp scissors was in Clase Turquios on the teacher's desk and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, upon request, staff #1 could not name the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the files for child #3 and child #4 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the release persons' address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #2, and child #4 were viewed and the Emergency Contact form and/or the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The most recent Financial Agreement for child #1 was dated 10/28/25, The most recent Emergency Contact Form for child #2 was dated 7/25/25, and the most recent Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that child #1 did not have a medication log for prescription medication observed and maintained onsite for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026 the file for staff #3 was viewed and did not contain completed out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. (See the code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that the back exit had two children's strollers blocking the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed in Clase Coral and Clase Noranja that one electrical outlet in each room did not have a protective cover in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation14 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 on multiple occasions yelled at child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 pushed child #2 down onto the floor and pulled child #1 and child #2 onto her lap aggressively.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.162(d) Not forced to eat
“During a complaint investigation on 7/22/2026, it was found that on previous occasions staff #1 attempted to force feed child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 on multiple occasions told child #2 that he was a spoiled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that a pair of sharp scissors was in Clase Turquios on the teacher's desk and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, upon request, staff #1 could not name the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the files for child #3 and child #4 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the release persons' address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #2, and child #4 were viewed and the Emergency Contact form and/or the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The most recent Financial Agreement for child #1 was dated 10/28/25, The most recent Emergency Contact Form for child #2 was dated 7/25/25, and the most recent Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 1/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that child #1 did not have a medication log for prescription medication observed and maintained onsite for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026 the file for staff #3 was viewed and did not contain completed out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. (See the code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that the back exit had two children's strollers blocking the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed in Clase Coral and Clase Noranja that one electrical outlet in each room did not have a protective cover in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #8, Staff #11, and Staff #13, were viewed and their health assessments did not include the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 3 did not include information that a physical examination was conducted. (Question # 1 was not answered on the health assessment).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the file for staff #3 did not have a completed health assessment form that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of suitability (Question #3 regarding suitability to provide child care).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 was viewed and the educational documents were not acceptable. The educational documents were foreign documents which need to be translated and evaluated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #7 were viewed and each file did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the file for Staff #14 was viewed and did not have a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting Clearance or a receipt. (See code sheet for hire date)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that there was Dawn liquid soap next to the sink in Clase Ambar, and there was Vaseline in the multipurpose carrier on the bathroom door in the child's bathroom. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that the flooring in Clase Naranja was not sticking to the floor and was causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Child #2, and Child #3 were viewed, and the health assessments were older than 12 months and had not been updated. (See Code sheet for health assessment dates).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that no medication log was established for Child # 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that there was paint chipping on the purple wall in Clase Morado, there was chipped plaster on the back wall in Clase Amarillo, there was a hole in the wall near the door in Clase Naranja, there was chipping plaster near the window in Clase Dorado, and there was chipped plaster in the indoor play space near the windowsills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that there was a blue curled rug in Clase Dorado, and a block design curled rug in the Clase Naranja. The curled rugs are a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the file for Child #1 was viewed and had no financial agreement present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #4 were not present in the afterschool classroom childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were two multiple child strollers that were dirty from use and needed to be cleaned. Also, in the Clase Azul classroom the rug corner was curling and was a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was Vaseline and Wipes on the changing table in Clase Coral and Aquaphor Ointment on the changing table in Clase Verde that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that the Emergency Contact Form for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that the medication for child #1, and child #2 were expired. Child #1 had medication that expired 7/2022 and 5/2024, and child #2 had medication that expired 6/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that the Emergency Contact form for child #3 did not include any emergency contact persons or contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the initial inspection on 3/6/2024 Certification Representative observed that the shelves in all of the classrooms were not secure to the wall and were tipping hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During initial inspection on 3/6/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #1 and there was not a health assessment that was completed within the past 12 months as required. The last date staff person #1 completed a health assessment was dated 5/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Mi Casita Poplar
Is Mi Casita Poplar licensed?
Yes. Mi Casita Poplar is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mi Casita Poplar last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mi Casita Poplar had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Mi Casita Poplar care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Mi Casita Poplar accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mi Casita Poplar's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mi Casita Poplar cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 232-3222 to ask.
What is Mi Casita Poplar's phone number?
(215) 232-3222.
Where is Mi Casita Poplar?
2601 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130. The nearest other daycare we list is Above and Beyond Early Learners Academy, 0.1 miles away.