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Olde City Day School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 109 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Olde City Day School has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 49 rules in all · 44 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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3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Director was not present during the renewal inspection completed on 7/28/26 or the unannounced monitoring completed on 8/18/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/18/26 documentation was unable to be produced confirming that annual emergency drill had been conducted. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“During the unannounced monitoring 8/18/26 staff files were not being stored in a locked cabinet. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/18/26 child #1 was observed in the Dragonflies classroom with therapist unsupervised by a staff person. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/18/26 there were missing receptacle covers observed in the Dragonflies classroom. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/18/26 certification representative did not gain immediate access to the facility. CR gained access to the facility by BCBA staff who was arriving to see an enrolled child. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 there were missing receptacle covers observed in the Dragonflies classroom.”
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 certification representative did not gain immediate access to the facility.”
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain signed parental consents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 staff files were not being stored in a locked cabinet.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 child #1 was observed in the Ladybug bathroom unsupervised by staff person #2.”
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 there was no file to review for staff person #1, identified as the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the first aid kit observed in the Butterflies classroom did not contain scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not specify person(s) designated by a parent to whom child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 chipping paint and plaster was observed in the Butterflies, Dragonflies and Fireflies classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 documentation was unable to be produced confirming that annual emergency drill had been conducted.”
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the complaint inspection summary from 06/16/26 was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 06/16/26 it was confirmed that staff person #2 received written reprimands on 01/07/26, 03/11/26, and 04/09/26 for interacting with children in an aggressive manner and use of harsh tone.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During the complaint investigation on 06/16/26 staff person #3 did not check/change children's diaper within 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.161(b) Food
“During the complaint investigation on 06/16/26 it was confirmed that on 06/05/06 staff person #2 was observed placing food in her mouth while continuing to serve children with the same gloves resulting in possible cross contamination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 06/16/26 staff person #1 was observed alone caring for 8 young toddlers. It was also confirmed that staff person #2 left her co-teacher alone on 02/18/26 for an extended period of time resulting in classroom being out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the complaint investigation on 6/16/26 OCDEL contact information and access to the regulations was not posted in the facility for the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“During the complaint investigation on 5/20/26 it was confirmed that the facility did not report outbreak of communicable disease to the Department of Health. Department was made aware via complaint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the unannounced monitoring completed on 04/01/26, staff person #1 has not completed the following required first aid/cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 04/01/26 younger toddler classroom was observed out of ratio with (1) staff and (5) children: youngest child was 11 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the unannounced monitoring completed on 04/01/26, staff person #1 has not completed the following required first aid/cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 04/01/26 younger toddler classroom was observed out of ratio with (1) staff and (5) children: youngest child was 11 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection 07/22/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The health assessment reviewed for staff person #2 did not include results of tuberculin skin tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include physician's telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not contain a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 07/22/25 there was chipping paint observed in the Dragonflies Ladybugs and Grasshoppers classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/25 there was cleaning materials observed on sink in Caterpillars' and Dragonflies' bathroom which was unlabeled and did not specify its contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/25 hand sanitizer observed on table in the Dragonflies classroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #5 did not contain required NSOR certificate. The file reviewed for staff person #4 did not contain required child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the file reviewed for staff person #4 did not contain emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the file reviewed for child #2, child #4, child #5, and child #6 did not contain date of child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the file for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not have any of the required (4) clearances. The file for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, child abuse clearance or mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain PSP criminal clearance or NSOR clearance. Staff person #3 was also observed working unsupervised with (6) children. The file for staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance. Staff person #4 was also observed working unsupervised with (7) children. The file for staff person #5 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the file reviewed for child #3, child #5, and child #7 did not contain health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the fire drill log reviewed did not reflect that fire drills were being conducted once every 60 days. Log reviewed reflected missing drills from 8/16/23 - 1/17/24. No drills were documented after 1/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the first aid kit located in the older toddler classroom was missing soap, tweezers and tape. The first aid kit located in the preschool classroom was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 missing receptacle outlet covers were observed in the infant classroom, infant playroom, preschool classroom #1 and preschool classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the older toddler classroom was observed out of ratio. There was (1) staff and 7 children present. Older toddler ratio is 1:6. The younger toddler classroom was observed out of ratio. There was (1) staff and 8 children present. Young toddler ratio 1:5. The preschool classroom was observed out of ration. There was (1) staff and 12 children present. Preschool ratio is 1:10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/27 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not signed/updated within 6-month period. Forms were dated 04/15/23. The file reviewed for child #7 and child #8 did not include a fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #7 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number. Emergency contact form for child #3, child #4 and child #8 did not include policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“During the renewal inspection on 07/17/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #7 did not include written consent by parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the complaint investigation on 02/09/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain verification of emergency plan training at time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the complaint investigation on 02/09/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain verification of education or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 was hired (see code sheet). Staff person # 1 does not have a completed child abuse, PSP criminal history clearance or disclosure statement on file. Furthermore, on 02/09/24, staff person #1 was observed in a toddler room working alone with (6) children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 02/09/24 interviews were completed with staff. Based on interviews, it was determined that a child did wander into another classroom and was not being properly supervised by staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/14/23, (2) classrooms were out of ratio. Facility person #1 was observed in playroom alone with (6) young toddlers requiring 1:5 ratio. Facility person #2 was observed in infant room alone with (5) infants requiring 1:4 ratio. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/14/23 the file for facility person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance. Facility person #1 was also observed working unsupervised with (6) children. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/14/23, (2) classrooms were out of ratio. Facility person #1 was observed in playroom alone with (6) young toddlers requiring 1:5 ratio. Facility person #2 was observed in infant room alone with (5) infants requiring 1:4 ratio. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the refrigerator observed in infant room and butterflies' room was missing operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 bathroom between grasshopper and ladybug room did not contain lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the first aid kit in room #4 was missing tape, tweezers and soap and the first aid kit in glow worm room was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in room #4, grasshopper room, PreK room, infant room and glow worm room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 glow worm's classroom was observed out of ratio. There were 2 staff and 11 infants present. Infant ratio is 1:4.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the file for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) contained a child abuse clearance dated 08/13/18 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application on file for clearance. Staff person #2 was observed working unsupervised with (5) children. The file for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or mandated reporter training. There is no application on file for clearances. Staff person #3 was also observed working unsupervised with (5) children.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection 08/16/23 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain emergency plan training at time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include required 10-hour preservice Health & Safety training to be completed within 90 days of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 were expired. Child #1 forms were dated 12/19/22. Child #2 forms were dated 12/05/22, child #3 forms were dated 09/07/22 and 08/13/22 and child #4 forms were dated 11/15/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 staff person #1 was observed not washing child's hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 staff person #1 was observed diapering an infant and did not clean diapering changing surface after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 staff person #1 was observed not washing hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience, education or training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 08/16/23 the file reviewed for child #1 contained expired CSR (dated 08/12/21). The file reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not contain a CSR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Three staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- FBI - more than 60 months old) (#2- hired 6/9/22- no completed NSOR) (#3- STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE, FBI and mandated reporter training more than 60 months old when renewed)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): A facility person worked directly with children on 10/25/21 with children and their record did not contain the required CPSL clearance documents prior to working with children. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Olde City Day School 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 August 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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.
109, 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. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 273-1152 to ask.
(267) 273-1152.
1930 S Broad St Unit 10, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Playhouse Newbold, under 0.1 miles away.