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Multicultural Education Station
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About Multicultural Education Station
Multicultural Education Station is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
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- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Multicultural Education Station
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251355
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection on 1/16/2026, the operator was unable to initiate the fire alarm system using two of the pull stations within the child care facility. One of the pull stations was at the entrance of the facility stairs on the lower floor and the other was at the top of the facility stairs near the entrance into the daycare.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The records of facility children #1 and #2 did not have verification that the children were immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP and there were not exemptions on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection on 1/2/2025, there was not documentation the facility had comprehensive general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection on 1/2/2025, there was not documentation of a current annual fire system inspection by a professional or documentation of manual monthly fire system checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/12/2024, Certification Representative facility staff #1 was working with a volunteer Child Abuse clearance in the file. Facility staff #1 served first as a volunteer and then as a staff person as of 7/25/2024. This was corrected onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection on 4/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the back exit door that leads directly into the Wawa parking lot was propped opened without anything to restrict access in or out of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“At the time of inspection on 2/16/2024, Certification Representative observed that the kitchen door was unlocked and there was a bottle of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 stored in the unlocked refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 2/16/2024, Certification Representative observed that the kitchen door was unlocked and there was a bottle of lysol cleaning spray that was in an unlocked lower cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of inspection on 1/4/2024, Certification Representative observed 5 toddlers who were sitting in high chairs placed in front of a television. When asked by Certification Representative, staff acknowledged the children were in the high chairs so they can watch a show.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
“The facility is without a qualified director to manage the facility and be onsite at least 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of inspection on 1/4/2024, the record for facility child #1 did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP or contain a written, signed and dated exemption from immunization from the parent. Certification Representative requested this information from the designee in charge and what was provided was a standard exemption form that was not filled out, signed and did not contain any information relating to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“Based on investigation, on 12/22/2023 both facility staff #1 and facility child #1 tested positive for measles. The operator did not notify all parents of enrolled children of the suspected measles outbreak in the facility until 1/4/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The operator failed to protect the health and safety of children when a facility staff and child were instructed to quarantine after being exposed to measles while unvaccinated. Facility staff was notified of the measles exposure on 12/11/2023 and instructed to quarantine until 12/29/2023. Facility staff #1 acknowledged being at the facility on 12/15/2023 and facility child #1 was present the facility on 12/20/2023 and 12/21/2023. Consequently, four children were exposed and later tested positive for the disease. The operator failed to notify all enrolled parents of the suspected outbreak in a timely fashion in order to prevent additional exposures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of inspection on 1/4/2024, Certification Representative observed 5 toddlers who were sitting in high chairs placed in front of a television. When asked by Certification Representative, staff acknowledged the children were in the high chairs so they can watch a show.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
“The facility is without a qualified director to manage the facility and be onsite at least 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of inspection on 1/4/2024, the record for facility child #1 did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP or contain a written, signed and dated exemption from immunization from the parent. Certification Representative requested this information from the designee in charge and what was provided was a standard exemption form that was not filled out, signed and did not contain any information relating to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“Based on investigation, on 12/22/2023 both facility staff #1 and facility child #1 tested positive for measles. The operator did not notify all parents of enrolled children of the suspected measles outbreak in the facility until 1/4/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The operator failed to protect the health and safety of children when a facility staff and child were instructed to quarantine after being exposed to measles while unvaccinated. Facility staff was notified of the measles exposure on 12/11/2023 and instructed to quarantine until 12/29/2023. Facility staff #1 acknowledged being at the facility on 12/15/2023 and facility child #1 was present the facility on 12/20/2023 and 12/21/2023. Consequently, four children were exposed and later tested positive for the disease. The operator failed to notify all enrolled parents of the suspected outbreak in a timely fashion in order to prevent additional exposures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
Oct 6, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“At the time of inspection, there was not a health assessment at least every 12 months for facility child #1. The last health assessment in the record was over 16 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #5 and #7 did not have acceptable verification of education. There was not an evaluation of the US equivalency for the staff's education as required due to being foreign credentials.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of inspection, there were not child service reports or any other growth and development assessment on file for facility children #1, #2 and #4 as required at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for facility children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not list the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for facility children #2 and #4 did not include the health insurance information as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for facility child #4 did not include the addresses of all of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, Facility staff #6 did not have an FBI clearance at least every 60 months. The FBI clearance in the record was dated 10/19/2016.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“At the time of inspection, the facility emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Additionally, there was not a written policy to address shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, Facility staff #8 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection on 10/12/2023, Certification Representative observed broken ceiling tiles that were in need of repair in the area of the back exit”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(4) Director qualifications/Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs
“Facility staff #1 who was the director at the time of inspection, does not have the qualifications to serve as a facility director. Facility staff #1 had verification of an Associate's degree but there were not transcripts in the record. After a review of the transcripts sent to the Certification Representative on 10/17/2023, it was observed that facility staff #1 did not have at least 30 credit hours in qualifying fields of service and therefore does not qualify as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“At the time of inspection, the agreements for facility children #1, #2, and #4 did not include fee information.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, there was not signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures for facility child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“At the time of inspection, there was not a health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment for facility child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not include a lock-down procedure.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed a fire system inspection dated 6/28/2022 which indicated that the system is not monitored due to the phone lines needing service. Facility staff #1 provided Certification Representative verification of monthly system checks that were completed in July, August and September 2023. There was not documentation of fire system checks completed at least every 30 days. Additionally, there was not proof of purchase of the fire system onsite. The fire system purchase attestation form did not have a date of approximate purchase. This attestation form was corrected onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of inspection on 10/12/2023, Certification Representative observed 4 questionable health assessment forms which appeared to have been altered and/or fraudulent in the files of facility staff #1, #2, #3 and #4. Certification Representative verified the 4 health assessments were not valid after speaking to the health providers and sending copies of the forms for their view. Certification Representative received confirmation that there were no records of those health assessments being conducted for those staff on the dates of service written on the health forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
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Jul 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 observed staff person #1's criminal history record expired. The date it was obtained is 8/1/2016.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of CCDBG health and safety professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Jun 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 observed the children in the Toddler room's cots were not 2 feet apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 observed the toilet located in the back bathroom when flushed the water was not going down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 observed the staff person in the After School room did not know the names of the children in her assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 observed 1 staff person with 7 in the infant room with the youngest being 11 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/16/2023 observed staff did not provide immediate access to the facility to the certification representative. The certification representative called the facility telephone and requested access into the facility but was not let in for twenty minutes. Also observed that staff did not have access to the files and records while the director is not in the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed staff person #5's record 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: Oct 27, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed the facility did not have a current copy of the general liability insurance policy on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed staff person #1's state police clearance stated it is for healthcare purposes. Observed staff person #2's FBI clearance is expired with the last one on file from 9/17/2017. Observed staff person #4's file did not include a state police clearance. Observed staff #5's file did not include the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed staff person #5's file included a school document from another country that needs to be evaluated for U.S equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed the chain in the inside of the tank on the toilet needs to be re-attached in the Toddler room bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2022 observed staff person #3 and #5's files did not include a written evaluation within the 12 month time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
Nov 3, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #2's file did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #3's file only contained one reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not contain pediatric first-aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not contain Health & Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #2s file did not contain mandated reporter training. Observed staff person #3's file did not contain the criminal history record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(1) Director qualifications/Bachelor's + 1 yr
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff person #3's file did not contain verification of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed an infant sleeping in a swing as staff person advised they did not have enough rest equipment for all the infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed the bathroom located in the back room had no cover on the light switch.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed the infant room, indoor play space, preschool room and after school room did not have daily schedules posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed the indoor play space and the infant room did not have emergency transportation plans posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed the facility did not have a transportation first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/2021 observed staff in the young toddler room and infant room were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Multicultural Education Station
Is Multicultural Education Station licensed?
Yes. Multicultural Education Station is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Multicultural Education Station last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Multicultural Education Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Multicultural Education Station care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Multicultural Education Station accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Multicultural Education Station's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 725-6919 to confirm.
How much does Multicultural Education Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 725-6919 to ask.
What is Multicultural Education Station's phone number?
(215) 725-6919.
Where is Multicultural Education Station?
6919 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Haven, under 0.1 miles away.