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Nana's Daycare

3959 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191242.8· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
240
open each week
5 days

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About Nana's Daycare

Nana's Daycare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 240 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
240 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nana's Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Nana's Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
240 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259488
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, paper trash was observed in the outdoor child care play space. In addition, weeds were observed growing from the concrete wall within the play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed 49 children with one group supervisor. Two group supervisors are required for the group of 49 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “At the time of the inspection, first aid kit in Toddler area and in 2007 Chevrolet Express G1500 included Benedryl and Neosporin creams that were expired and had to be discarded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current Mandated Reporter training, PSP clearance was not complete since it had "request under review status". Also, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate. Mandated reporter training on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/25/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, file for Staff Person #2, who is employed as an aide, did not contain verification of the required two years of experience working with children and acceptable documentation verifying educational qualifications. Middle school diploma on file contained information that was inconsistent with Staff Person #2's age and reported graduation date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  2. Feb 11, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, video footage dated 2/10/26 showed Staff Person #1 grabbing Child #1's arms in a harsh manner multiple times in order to move Child #1 away from fighting over the tablet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, video footage dated 2/10/26 showed Staff Person #1 on her phone and not visually monitoring the children or assessing the situation. The footage showed children fighting over a tablet, two children slapping each other near the cubbies, and one child repeatedly sliding from a folding chair onto other children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  3. Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, video footage dated 2/10/26 showed Staff Person #1 grabbing Child #1's arms in a harsh manner multiple times in order to move Child #1 away from fighting over the tablet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, video footage dated 2/10/26 showed Staff Person #1 on her phone and not visually monitoring the children or assessing the situation. The footage showed children fighting over a tablet, two children slapping each other near the cubbies, and one child repeatedly sliding from a folding chair onto other children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  4. Jul 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection, verification that emergency drill is conducted annually was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #1 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 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit in Infant area included Neosporin cream expired in 2022, first aid kit in Large area included Neosporin expired in 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

  5. Jul 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24 the written plan of daily activities was not posted in Preschool area on the left side of the building and Toddler area on the right side of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, file of staff person #9 did not include an updated health assessment. Health assessment on file of staff person #9 was from 7/21/21 and was more than 24 months old following the date of signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “At the time of renewal inspection o 8/6/24 observed that emergency information was not updated for some children in Infant and Preschool area on the left side of the building and in after school area on the right side of the building. Emergency contact forms of some children were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in Infant area and Preschool area on the left side of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, files of children #1 and #2 did not include updated health reports. Health report on file of child #1 was from 10/11/23, health report on file of child #2 was from 10/16/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, there were no verification that water safety training completed by staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 was conducted by a certified lifeguard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, file of staff person #5 did not include a current child abuse registry check from the state of Maryland in which staff resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #6 did not include a current child abuse registry check from the state of Delaware in which staff resided within the last 5 years. Staff persons #5 and #6 are not provisional hires. File of staff person #9 did not include current DHS required FBI clearance. FBI clearance on file of staff person #9 is from 4/13/18 and is more than 60 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed 10 children ranging in age from infant to older toddler with only 2 staff persons present and one volunteer in Infant area on the left side of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

  6. Aug 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “At the time of the complaint investigation of self-reported noncompliance, staff person #1 left 2 years old child sitting in a high chair for at least 50 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the complaint investigation of self-reported noncompliance observed on video footage staff person #1 being harsh with one child by pulling child's hand and pushing to the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023

  7. Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THEIR FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022

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 Nana's Daycare licensed?

Yes. Nana's Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Nana's Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nana's Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Nana's Daycare care for?

240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Nana's Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Nana's Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nana's Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 941-8401 to ask.

What is Nana's Daycare's phone number?

(215) 941-8401.

Where is Nana's Daycare?

3959 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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