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4509 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Nana's Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Nana's Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
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.
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.
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 941-8401 to ask.
(215) 941-8401.
3959 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy, 0.2 miles away.