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Recess Child Care

Philadelphia, PA 19123 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
7 days
Call (610) 332-4777Website

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About Recess Child Care

Recess Child Care is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with drop-in care, full-time care and preschool. 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
15 months – 6 years old
Hours today
6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Hours it lists: “Monday – Sunday · 6:30am – 8pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages15 months – 6 years old
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care and preschool
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
StaffOur team is credentialed, background-checked, and continuously trained
Daily lifeExtended care: 7 days · 6:30a–8p
DiscountsEnrolled siblings receive an automatic discount on their monthly rate
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Recess Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Recess Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00256062
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed Child 1 file missing a physical report that included a statement saying the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

  2. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Recess Child Care

Is Recess Child Care licensed?

Yes. Recess Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Recess Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Recess Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Recess Child Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Recess Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Recess Child Care's hours?

Every day, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Recess Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 332-4777 to ask.

What is Recess Child Care's phone number?

(610) 332-4777.

Where is Recess Child Care?

Philadelphia, PA 19123. 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).