Grace Kids Academy
113 E Hunting Park Ave Space 141 To 147, Philadelphia, PA
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Pamela Butler-Griffin is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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Pamela Butler-Griffin has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 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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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background Check Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2026, the file for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain an Initial Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2026, the Agreement form on file for Child #2 did not specify the child's admissions date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2026, the most recent agreement form on file for Child #1 was dated 08/05/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3290.31(f) Age and training
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-Clock-hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of Annual Emergency Plan Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
3290.31(a)(2) Age and training
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2025. the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a High School Diploma or verification of the completion of a General Educational Development Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2025, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2025, the most recent agreement form on file for Child #1 did not contain the date of the child's admittance into the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3290.31(g)/3290.31(h) Age and training/Verification of professional development
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Training. Staff Person #2 file contained the 6-Hours Health and Safety Training completed on 09/25/2017, but did not contain the required 1-Hour Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2025, the file for Child #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage or policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/13/2025, the most recent Fire Inspection Report on file was dated 09/27/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Child # 3 did not contain the child's date of admissions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Child #3 did not contain an Agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Children #1, #3, and #4 did not contained signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Children #3 and #4 did not contain the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained emergency contact forms and agreement forms that have not been reviewed, updated and signed within the last 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.31(a)(1)/3290.31(b) Operator - 18 yrs./Staff person - 18 yrs.
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not contain verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.181(c) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual record for Child #1 did not contain and updated Health Assessment. The Health Assessment on file was dated 05/16/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Children #1, #3, and #4 did not contained signed parental consent for administration of minor First-Aid procedures for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not contain verification of name and address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the Emergency Plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1 and#2 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan training and the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a statement assuring that all facility persons, including staff and volunteers will be trained in the Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a plan for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, a fire drill had not been conducted in the last 60 days. The last fire drill on file was date 09/27/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the Operator could not sound the fire alarm.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the facility did not have the regulations or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not contain verification of 12-hours of annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.31(g)/3290.31(h) Age and training/Verification of professional development
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not contain verification of completion of the CCDBG Health and Safety Professional Development.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the facility did not have a policy regarding Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3290.106 Refrigerator
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/07/2024, the refrigeration did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 10/11/2023, the file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement that have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3290.31(g) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection on 10/11/2023, Staff persons #1 and 2 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic; Staff persons #1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised; Staff persons #1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During a renewal inspection on 10/11/2023, Staff persons #1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
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113 E Hunting Park Ave Space 141 To 147, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3900 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA
3907 N Broad St # 11, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Pamela Butler-Griffin 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 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 888-3521 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 888-3521 to ask.
(215) 888-3521.
Philadelphia, PA 19140. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.