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Motherly Instinct Child Care

Philadelphia, PA 19138 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
7 days

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About Motherly Instinct Child Care

Motherly Instinct Child Care is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Motherly Instinct Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Motherly Instinct Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00242345
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have copy of negative TB results documented in their record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

  2. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

      “At time of inspection, the parents of child #3 did not have the health insurance provider and policy number documented on her emergency contact form. In addition, the parents of child # and #4 did not have the address of release person documented on their children's emergency contact forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Religious belief/strong personal objection

      “During inspection, it was observed that child # 1,2 and 4 did not have required immunization for influenza documented in their records and there were no letters of exemption from the parents documented in their records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

  5. Aug 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “In review of heath and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to include an updated health report. Health exam included in file was last completed on 07/22/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(d) Emergency plan

      “In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022

  6. Oct 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “Facility's emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021

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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Is Motherly Instinct Child Care licensed?

Yes. Motherly Instinct Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Motherly Instinct Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Motherly Instinct Child Care 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 Motherly Instinct Child Care care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Motherly Instinct Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Motherly Instinct Child Care's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Motherly Instinct Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 276-6761 to ask.

What is Motherly Instinct Child Care's phone number?

(215) 276-6761.

Where is Motherly Instinct Child Care?

Philadelphia, PA 19138. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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