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Patterson Elementary School

7001 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

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About Patterson Elementary School

Patterson Elementary School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Mar 5, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain proof of an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 03/05/26, during the on-site portion of the renewal inspection, no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed conspicuously in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain proof of the required health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #4 contained an NSOR certification that expired on 03/03/25 and a mandated reporter training that expired on 11/13/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 03/05/26, during the on-site portion of the renewal inspection, the last documented fire drill was dated 12/10/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “On 03/05/26, during the on-site portion of the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 03/05/25, during the onsite renewal inspection, the regulations in chapter 3270 and contact information for the appropriate regional child care office were not made electronically accessible to parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

  2. Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “On 2/4/2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was no handwashing sign posted over the sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “On 2/4/2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the telephone numbers to the local hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

  3. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 18, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #2 contained only one letter of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The first parent update for the emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 was more than 6 months after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 through #8, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, have not been updated by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 were after the start date. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include an initial health assessment. The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #9 exceeded 24 months between health assessments. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency Contact forms were not present in the gym for the two groups of children who were receiving care in that area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The NSOR request date and certification in the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #12 were after the start date. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 was after the start date. The file for Staff Person #8 did not include an FBI Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. The State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #10 were conducted after start date. The four required clearances in the file for Staff Person #11 were conducted after the start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #14 was conducted more than 90 days after start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The Pediatric CPR/FA and Health and Safety training in the file for Staff Person #2 were conducted more than 90 days after start date. The Pediatric CPR/FA training in the file for Staff Person #14 was conducted more than 90 days after start date. The Health and Safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #10, 11 and 13 were conducted more than 90 days after start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Training).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The first annual fire safety training in the files for Staff Person #1 and #4 were conducted more than one year after the staff persons' start date. (See LIS Code Sheet). The more recent annual fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #8 through #14 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The most recent Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #4, 5, 8, 12, 13 and 14 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office and accessing the regulations electronically was not posted at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

  5. Apr 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #2 last did Mandated Reporter training over 60 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff persons # 1, 2, & 4 have physicals that are over 24 months old. Staff person #5 does not have a physical.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #5 did complete the 6 hour Health & Safety training on 2/6/2019. However, that did not meet the requirement on that date. As of 7/1/2018, the 10 hour Getting Started training is required. On 6/6/2022, staff person was observed working with children but was being supervised by another fully qualified staff, AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Patterson Elementary School licensed?

Yes. Patterson Elementary School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Patterson Elementary School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Patterson Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.

Does Patterson Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Patterson Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 730-0450 to confirm.

How much does Patterson Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 730-0450 to ask.

What is Patterson Elementary School's phone number?

(215) 730-0450.

Where is Patterson Elementary School?

7001 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Rising Child Care Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).