A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.9· 8 reviews
My Happy Place Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About My Happy Place Daycare
My Happy Place Daycare is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open every day, 8:00 AM to 5:00 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 15 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
My Happy Place Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for My Happy Place Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00251216
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31(g) 1 -9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31(g) 1 -9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff 1 was observed working with children and did not have their child abuse clearance and their state police criminal history clearance. Staff 1did not qualify as a provisional hire - lacked the required clearances and was past their 45-day hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3290.151(a)/3290.151(a)(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 had a physical that was more than 24 months old (dated 7/29/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.131(c) Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.
“At the time of the inspection, Child 3's physical was not signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1's emergency contact form had not been updated since 4/15/24, and Child 2's emergency contact form was last updated 1/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, Child 2, Child 3 and Child 4 had emergency contact forms that were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, Child 3 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and Child 2's emergency contact form did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have the required child abuse clearance to qualify as a provisional hire. Staff 1 also did not have proof that they went to get fingerprinted for the FBI clearance. Staff 1 did not have proof that they send away for the NSOR. Staff 1 did not have a signed disclosure statement and staff 1 was working with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have proof that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.31(f) Age and training
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of the required 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, Child 2 and Child 3's emergency contact forms did not have signed permission by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and Child 3's file did not contain written permission to transport them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about My Happy Place Daycare
Is My Happy Place Daycare licensed?
Yes. My Happy Place Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was My Happy Place Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has My Happy Place Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 My Happy Place Daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does My Happy Place Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are My Happy Place Daycare's hours?
Every day, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does My Happy Place Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 995-3212 to ask.
What is My Happy Place Daycare's phone number?
(484) 995-3212.
Where is My Happy Place Daycare?
Philadelphia, PA 19144. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.