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Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services
Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245537
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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 7, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff persons #3,4, and 7 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26: 1. Staff person #9 did not have DHS FBI clearance or Child Abuse clearance on file. 2. Staff person #11 did not have Child Abuse, NSOR, FBI or PA State clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff person #2,4,5 and 11 did not have current Health Assessments with TB testing on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff person #8 did not have tuberculosis screening completed with the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.165 Menus
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have a menu posted conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have the certificate of compliance posted conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have the pick-up and drop-off procedure posted conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff persons #1,3,6, and 10 did not have an annual minimum 12 clock hours of childcare training completed and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, the operator did not have the Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 2/3/25, which was not updated within the required 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, staff person #1 and 2, both aides, were working alone, and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, an awning frame for the business front was in the center of the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, there was no written Transportation Plan posted in each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, in the Preschool Room, there was a bottle of bleach spray that was not locked away and was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, there was a trash can in the outside play space that contained human excrement that had no lid and was not plastic lined.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25: 1. In the Preschool Room there was a Green/Olive faux leather couch that was peeling and was in poor repair. 2. In the outdoor play space, the tarp covering the fence detached and was on the ground in the play space. 3. The green artificial surface on the ground in the outdoor play space is torn and peeling creating a tripping hazard for the children. 4. There was blue commercial construction bin in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, there were no written daily activity sheets posted in each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24: 1. There were excess wires from the electrical meter near the fence in the outside play area that were accessible to the children. 2. There are 2 metal fixtures, with no barriers, that pose a hazard to the children. 3. The green artificial turf carpet that is torn and peeling in multiple places. 4. The rear door is in poor repair. It has a bad hinge and rotted wood holding the hinges. 5. There was a water hose in the outside play area that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24, there was excess paint and plaster particles from the back wall in the outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify the specific children or establish assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover, between the restroom and the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
Jun 27, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing information on the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing information on child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing the work addresses and telephone of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #3 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form is missing the medical office address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 content of records, and discovered Staff #1 did not have a copy of the Child Abuse Registry Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renew inspection, the Certification Representative asked for the policy of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive head trauma, and identification of maltreatment. The facility did not have a policy in placed for Syndrome and Abusive trauma, and identification of maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, and Staff #10 content of records. Staff # 5 and Staff #10 did not provide an adult health assessment, and TB screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #5 content of records, and noticed on the immunizations record, the influenza shot was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing information of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
Aug 16, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN #1-#3 ARE MISSING THE FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCK-DOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FIRE SAFETY FILE AND THERE WERE NO PROOF OF PURCHASE. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2, CHILD #3, DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED AGREEMENT FORM OR AN UPDATED EMERGENCY FORM. THE FILE FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #3, CHILD #4, AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN ANY OF THE CLASSROOMS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1, #3, #4, & #5 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY #.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN ARE MISSING THE FEE AMOUNT ON THE FORMS. CHILD #3, #4, & #5 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE FOR THE FEE TO BE PAID ON THE AGREEMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO METHODS TO CONTACT PARENTS BEFORE OR AFTER THE EMERGENCY SITUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE FACILITY FOOTAGE THREE CHILDREN CAN BE SEEN IN AN AREA UNSUPERVISED WITH NO STAFF IN SIGHT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN #1-#3 ARE MISSING THE FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCK-DOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FIRE SAFETY FILE AND THERE WERE NO PROOF OF PURCHASE. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2, CHILD #3, DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED AGREEMENT FORM OR AN UPDATED EMERGENCY FORM. THE FILE FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #3, CHILD #4, AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN ANY OF THE CLASSROOMS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1, #3, #4, & #5 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY #.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN ARE MISSING THE FEE AMOUNT ON THE FORMS. CHILD #3, #4, & #5 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE FOR THE FEE TO BE PAID ON THE AGREEMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO METHODS TO CONTACT PARENTS BEFORE OR AFTER THE EMERGENCY SITUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE FACILITY FOOTAGE THREE CHILDREN CAN BE SEEN IN AN AREA UNSUPERVISED WITH NO STAFF IN SIGHT.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services
Is Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services licensed?
Yes. Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 435-1001 to ask.
What is Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services' phone number?
(267) 435-1001.
Where is Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services?
4837 James St, Philadelphia, PA 19137. The nearest other daycare we list is The Madden School, 0.1 miles away.