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Old Pine Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Old Pine Community Center
Old Pine Community Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 190 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Old Pine Community Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244167
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection on 08/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe the State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, or NSOR Certificate in the staff file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 08/13/25, while reviewing child records, Cert Rep did not observe signed parental consent for wading in the record of child #1-#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 08/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 08/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills atleast once every 60 days, last fire drill conducted on 06/06/25, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 08/13/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 childcare training hours in the file of staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 08/13/25, Cert Rep observed several kids walk into the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 07/02/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the files of staff persons #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection on 07/02/24, Cert Rep observed the first aid kit in the Main classroom (Wesson Hall) sitting on top of the cubby in the back of classroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 07/02/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted and documented on 04/08/24, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 07/02/24, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 07/02/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
Jun 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, did not have a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During my inspection I observed that the staff did not know who they were responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not have their parent's home/work telephone number and or address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have verification of their childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their written local traffic safety letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill in the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired on November 2022, & staff 4 hired on March 2023, does not contain a FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Jun 30, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have how they were going to contact parents during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During my inspection I observed that the facility has not being practicing emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, 5, did not have the fee listed on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4, 5, did not have their parent's work and/or home information on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have a current physical on the right form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on August 2021, & staff 2 hired on June 2022, did not have their FBI clearance. Staff 2 does not contain a completed NSOR certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety letter. A letter that should be sent to the local authorities annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my inspection I observed that the staff leaving a child unsupervised in the park for 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Old Pine Community Center
Is Old Pine Community Center licensed?
Yes. Old Pine Community Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Old Pine Community Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Old Pine Community Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Old Pine Community Center care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Old Pine Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Old Pine Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Old Pine Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 627-2493 to ask.
What is Old Pine Community Center's phone number?
(215) 627-2493.
Where is Old Pine Community Center?
401 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is The Schwartz Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.