Olde City Day School
1930 S Broad St Unit 10, Philadelphia, PA
3.5· 6 reviews
Project P.L.A.Y. School
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Project P.L.A.Y. School
Project P.L.A.Y. School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 12 months through 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 12 months through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Project P.L.A.Y. School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Project P.L.A.Y. School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- License number
- #CER-00245193
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed sleep equipment placed in front of the exit in the preschool classroom (room on the left from entrance).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, Cert Rep did not observe clean floors throughout the facility, the rug in the preschool age classroom (room on the left from entrance) was observed as dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“On 08/26/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the initial health assessment in the file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe verification two written references in the file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 02/20/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed furniture blocking both exits in the preschool classroom (first room from front entrance).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the hypothetical location for each drill is the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the provider sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the required 12 hours in the file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the time of day for each drill is the same and not conducted at different times of the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep observed the toy chair in the outdoor play area used by the children as dirty and rusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep observed several parts of broken wood from art/crafts toy laying on the floor in the preschool classroom posing as trip hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Aug 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2, 3, 4, did not have documentation of pediatric CPR/First Aid in file. Staff has exceeded the 90-day period for completion.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not specify where in the facility staff and children would shelter in place/lockdown procedures - The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing children's files Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's health assessment was dated 8/2/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 in room # 2's bathroom and Staff # 7 in room # 1's bathroom washing children's hands, were not supervising children who were leaving the bathrooms to retrieve their lunches from the refrigerator to the classroom. - Staff # 5 that was in classroom # 1 was observed helping children opening lunch boxes, was not supervising the children who were leaving the classroom to retrieve lunch boxes and water bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, 3, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
Sep 19, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 8 did not have verification of their education.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, did not have their health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1,6, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 7-9, did not have their annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that the room 104 had some peeling paint on the wall by the room door.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, 7-9, did not have the annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in 103 did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Project P.L.A.Y. School
Is Project P.L.A.Y. School licensed?
Yes. Project P.L.A.Y. School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Project P.L.A.Y. School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Project P.L.A.Y. School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Project P.L.A.Y. School care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Project P.L.A.Y. School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Project P.L.A.Y. School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Project P.L.A.Y. School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 309-3631 to ask.
What is Project P.L.A.Y. School's phone number?
(215) 309-3631.
Where is Project P.L.A.Y. School?
1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise Day Care Center, 0.1 miles away.