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1601 Vine St Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA
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Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia
Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 199 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® |
| Staff | All staff CPR and first-aid certified |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare app) |
| More | Founded 2016 |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 199 children
- License number
- #CER-00251320
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Dec 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the refrigerator in the Older Infant Room, did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the first-aid kit in the Private Pre-Kindergarten Room did not have gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.165 Menus
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the operator did not have a menu posted conspicuously for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25: 1. Staff person #1 did not have Out of State Criminal History on file. 2. Staff person #2 did not have Out of State Criminal History or Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, Staff person #3 was working unsupervised in the Toddlers Room without having completed the pre-service training Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the Toddlers Room while she was in care in that childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #2 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months. It was dated 10/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have two written nonfamily references in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed using harsh and abusive language towards the children like; "Shut the f--- up!", "Sit the f--- down!", "Sit down before you crack your f---ing head!", "You are so annoying!", "Lay the f--- down!".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed physically mistreating children by pinching, flicking, pushing, pulling hair, shoving children into chairs, pushing children into tables, and snatching children by the wrist.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that children were observed being physically and verbally mistreated by staff person #1 and staff interviews confirmed that these observations were instructed to be reported to "Leadership" instead of ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, 1. It was verified that staff person #1, who was solely responsible for supervision of the children during naptime, was unable to explain how child #1 received a bruise to their nose. It was confirmed that child #1 did not have a bruise to the nose prior to naptime. 2. During walkthrough of the facility, in the Preschool Room, a child was observed using the classroom restroom unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and 3 were sitting at the classroom tables unaware that child was in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #2 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months. It was dated 10/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have two written nonfamily references in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed using harsh and abusive language towards the children like; "Shut the f--- up!", "Sit the f--- down!", "Sit down before you crack your f---ing head!", "You are so annoying!", "Lay the f--- down!".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed physically mistreating children by pinching, flicking, pushing, pulling hair, shoving children into chairs, pushing children into tables, and snatching children by the wrist.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that children were observed being physically and verbally mistreated by staff person #1 and staff interviews confirmed that these observations were instructed to be reported to "Leadership" instead of ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, 1. It was verified that staff person #1, who was solely responsible for supervision of the children during naptime, was unable to explain how child #1 received a bruise to their nose. It was confirmed that child #1 did not have a bruise to the nose prior to naptime. 2. During walkthrough of the facility, in the Preschool Room, a child was observed using the classroom restroom unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and 3 were sitting at the classroom tables unaware that child was in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection on 1/10/25, in the Explorers Room, there were excess cardboard boxes and materials not related to childcare. The director and owner indicated that the space was being used for storage. Childcare space included in the facility total capacity may not be used for any purpose other than childcare and must be compliant and prepared for childcare, during hours of operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Dec 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection on 12/14/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/14/23, child #2 did not have a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of inspection, some of the rest equipment in two classrooms were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
Dec 22, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the liability insurance, it did not contain the address of the facility location. (Implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the preschool classroom the toilet's sign read "out of order".”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, in infant rm #3 the refrigerator thermometer read 55 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the child files, in child # 1 and #2 file the emergency contact information did not contain the address of the child's physician nor the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the child files, in child # 1 file the emergency contact form did not contain address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. In child #3 file the emergency contact form did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the staff files, Staff# 2 file did not consist of two nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.15(a) Building Codes
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility files, the certification asked for the certificate of occupancy. Staff #1 informed the certification representative that she did not have it in the facility and would have to ask the owner for the certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility's files. The certification representative asked staff #1 for the safe routes letter. Staff #1 stated they did not have the letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, the certification representative asked for the letter to the local municipality and the provider stated they did not have one.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the files. The certification representative asked for the proof of purchase for the fire system, staff #1 stated they did not have any proof nor an attestation form. (Implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. (Implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in infant room 1, 2, 3, and toddler room 1 the water temperature measured at 122 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia
Is Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia licensed?
Yes. Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 545-1920 to ask.
What is Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia's phone number?
(215) 545-1920.
Where is Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia?
1635 Market St Suite 104 First Fl Plaza, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Center City, under 0.1 miles away.