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Pride and Joy Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA 19151 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days

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About Pride and Joy Early Learning Center

Pride and Joy Early Learning Center is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Pride and Joy Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00247389
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 7/9/26, during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 did not have documentation on file in their individual staff record demonstrating completion of the required FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 7/9/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 7/9/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent authorizing emergency medical care prior to the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “On 7/9/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 individual records did not include a initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026

  2. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On 8/1/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 emergency contact form did not include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 8/1/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 emergency contact form did not include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 8/1/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “On 8/1/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 agreement form was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On 8/1/25, during the renewal inspection, the agreement form did not have the specific amount of fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “On 8/1/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 health assessment did not include the immunization and/or the exemption for the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

  4. Feb 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.71 Heat Source

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, the fixed wall heater located in the bathroom measure 119° F , via digital thermometer, and was hot to the touch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Durning the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center, were not posted by the telephone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)(1)/3280.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, the record reviewed for the primary staff person did not include proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, the disclosure statement reviewed did not include a witness signature. Hire date (see code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, water temperature was measured at 117° F, via digital thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 2/27/2025, the first-aid kits did not include scissors, soap, and tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

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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Questions about Pride and Joy Early Learning Center

Is Pride and Joy Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Pride and Joy Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Pride and Joy Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pride and Joy Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Pride and Joy Early Learning Center care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Pride and Joy Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Pride and Joy Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pride and Joy Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 207-0387 to ask.

What is Pride and Joy Early Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 207-0387.

Where is Pride and Joy Early Learning Center?

Philadelphia, PA 19151. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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