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6901 Hawthorne St, Philadelphia, PA
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Open Arms Early Learning and Development is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children, serving school-age children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (bible based activities in preschool program) |
| Staff | Teachers hold a degree in Early Childhood Education; trained in First Aid and CPR |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Open Arms Early Learning and Development has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 59 rules in all · 59 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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3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 5 and 6 did not have child service reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection facility persons# 5 did not have verification of childcare experience on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2026
3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 did not have verified education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #3 & 8 did not have their disclosure statement on file. Facility person #8 did not have their NSOR Certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have soap in their first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.78 Lighting
“The infant class had three (one full row) of lights out and there was no daylight or additional artificial lighting causing the room to be dark and unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection the Rising Stars and Infant classrooms did not have cots or cribs labeled and the Older Toddler class did not have child #4's cot labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the inspection facility person #8 did not know the names of the children in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 5 and 6 did not have child service reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection children # 2 & 5 did not have emergency contact forms in the areas they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection children 1, 2 5 and 6 did not have updated emergency contact forms and financial agreements once every month on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection facility persons 1, 3, 5 and 8 did not have verification of childcare experience on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 & 8 did not have verified education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have 12 clock hours of annual training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection facility persons #4, 5 and 8 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection facility persons # 1, 3, 7 and 8 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of the inspection the operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of the inspection none of the bottles in the infant room were labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“At the time of the inspection all lunches were kept in the children's cubbies and when checked there was dairy, tuna and other potentially hazardous foods that should have been in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“At the time of the inspection child #3 was being fed food that was previously served to them early in the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“At the time of the investigation the facility did not have active worker's compensation policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility' operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 have no hours of annual professional development training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection, the operator did not have proof that they notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection facility person #2 & #3 did not have verified experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1's DHS FBI clearance was missing and NSOR Certificate was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have mandated reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the inspection facility people #1 & #2 did not have Pediatric first aid /CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of emergency plan reviewed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection, the chick monk class did not have band aids and infant class did not have tape in their first aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have written policies to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3.The prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file at the facility. Also, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Also, facility person #2 did not have Part II of their Health & Safety Update training on file. Also, facility person #1 did not have their Health and Safety Update training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection facility person #2 only have one written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not have annual emergency drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of the fire detection system tested every 30 days, documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional, and proof of purchase of interconnected system on file at the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection facility's children's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent was not received prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“AT the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have an updated Health Assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, the infant class did not have an emergency contact form for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection, the Chick Monk (4 bulbs), Infant (3 bulbs) and Toddler (3 bulbs) classes had light bulbs out causing it to be dark or very dim in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of inspection facility did not have the method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have a valid health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group Sup responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility persons 4, 5, 6 and 7 did not have verification of experience on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not have Pediatric First Aid /CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation facility person #1 stated there was lack of supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have a completed health assessment on file (the date of exam was missing).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group Sup responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility persons 4, 5, 6 and 7 did not have verification of experience on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not have Pediatric First Aid /CPR training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Health and Safety Update training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection staff person was confirmed hitting a child via interviews and video footage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.78 Lighting
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed classroom 1 and 2 ceiling lights did not work; only having 1 panel to light child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed classroom# 1 and 2 first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers, and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed that staff person # 1 through 3 file did not include documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff person# 1, 5, 6, and 7 file did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff persons # 1,5, and 6 file did not include NSOR clearance; staff person# 5 file did not include FBI clearance. Staff person#7 file did not include New York out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 2 through4, 6 and 7 file did not include verification of completed pediatric first aid /CPR training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 4,5, and 7 file did not include verification of emergency plan training completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 2 file did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 4 and 5 file 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 5, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“While conducting the unannounced inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed the infant room did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“While conducting the unannounced inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed child #1 bottle was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting the compliant inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 15 children present. Staff person #1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for. Staff person# 1 identified all 15 children assigned to the responsible childcare group; also stating they do not have designated groups. All Teachers are responsible for all children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“While conducting the unannounced inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed the infant room did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“While conducting the unannounced inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed child #1 bottle was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting the compliant inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 15 children present. Staff person #1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for. Staff person# 1 identified all 15 children assigned to the responsible childcare group; also stating they do not have designated groups. All Teachers are responsible for all children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed the carpet in the sensory room appeared to be dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff #1 and #2's files did not include the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #2's verification of education needs to be evaluated as it is from a different country.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff #1's health assessment expired on 12/11/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include emergency plan training at time for initial employment for staff person #2 and annual emergency plan training for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Observed staff person #2's certification was not legible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed the sink in the infant room did not have a handwashing sign posted above it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed chipped paint in the infant room on the blue wall and in the back bathroom on the orange wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7/14/2022 the provider confirmed that the air conditioning unit in the facility is currently undergoing repairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include a written evaluation at 12 months of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed the play pens in the infant room were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
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6901 Hawthorne St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Open Arms Early Learning and Development 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 May 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 59 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.
59, 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 333-5437 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 333-5437 to ask.
(215) 333-5437.
6701 E Roosevelt Blvd Boland Building, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Kelly Lomax, 0.2 miles away.