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Rising Sun Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Rising Sun Childrens Center
Rising Sun Childrens Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rising Sun Childrens Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Rising Sun Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255050
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 24, 2026Visit4 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed trash cans located in rooms 3 and 4 lidded covers was removed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed in room 6, a small room to the right side of the child care space, damaged paint on the wall and the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed rips and tears on the small sofas used in dramatic play areas in rooms 5,1 and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed lifting baseboards and damaged floor tiles in room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Visit4 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's files, child 1, a young toddler, file failed to include an updated health report. Health report included in file was last completed on 06/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“In review of children's files, emergency contact form failed to include the designated released person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 2 and 3 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety training. Health and safety training contained in staff files was completed prior to 09/30/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement addressing continuity of operations and have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“In review of staff files, staff person 2, a GS, file failed to include college transcripts verifying area of studies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff person 3, a new hire, file failed to include a current health assessment. Health assessment included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/13/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/13/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, at sinks and diapering area, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff persons1 and 3 file failed to include current TB results by Mantoux method. Staff person 3, a new hire, TB results included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
Feb 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“File record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File record for staff #1 did not include PA State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“File record for Staff #1 and staff #2 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“FACILTY EMERGENCY PLAN DI NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS,TODDLERS,CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Rising Sun Childrens Center
Is Rising Sun Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Rising Sun Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Rising Sun Childrens Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rising Sun Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Rising Sun Childrens Center care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Rising Sun Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rising Sun Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rising Sun Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 457-7730 to ask.
What is Rising Sun Childrens Center's phone number?
(215) 457-7730.
Where is Rising Sun Childrens Center?
5224 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Fizos Little Village, 0.1 miles away.