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Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility
Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 15 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 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
- 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 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 | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251834
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of Staff Person#2's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety trainings. The file only contained verification of the completion of PA Required Health and Safety for Centers and Groups Part 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child#1's hands after being diapered. Also, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file for Child #1 admitted on 08/21/2025, and the file for Child #2 admitted 05/01/2025, did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, there was a printer and telephone on a shelf with cords and wires hanging down in the Infant/Toddler Childcare space in an area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file of Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance or a completed PA Criminal Background Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with 2 children ages 1-2 years old. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain completion of the required CCDBG 10-Hour Health and Safety Revised training prior to working alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, The file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of Emergency Plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Revised10-Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain the date of the child's admission into the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain the Health Insurance Policy Number for the child. The file for Child # 3 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not contain the addresses of the individuals to whom the parent designated the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, the files for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment including initial and subsequent tuberculosis test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the date of the most recent fire drill on file at the facility was 10/14/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the file for Child #4 did not contain a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the facility's Emergency Transportaion Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 08/26/2024, Child #1 was strapped into a highchair for 30 minutes without activity or other stimulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.66(c)/3270.134(a) Toxic use- no contamination/Child's hands washed
“At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 08/26/2024 before snack time, hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing for children with ages ranging from 1 year to 4 years old. After being given hand sanitizer, Child #2 rubbed it in their hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on 08/26/2024, facility could not provide a completed incident report for child #1 falling out of highchair and hitting face on the floor after not being properly secured in highchair as observed on video provided by facility from 08/19/2024 .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 08/26/2024, Staff Person #1 is observed on video from 08/19/2024 saying to Child #1, "Get up, Why was you over there going to sleep, Get up", "Sit down, don't go to sleep", "You set up there and peed on yourself, why did you do that, you sat there and peed on yourself", "You not wet, boy sit down somewhere", "Boy I'll be glad when your parents come because you be doing stupid stuff", "You need to wake up", "I wish your parents come on yo, this is ridiculous".”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 08/26/2024 Staff Person #1 was observed on video on 08/19/2024 placing Child #1 in a highchair during the center's rest time. Child #1 is seen falling asleep in the highchair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 08/26/2024, Child #1 was strapped into a highchair for 30 minutes without activity or other stimulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.66(c)/3270.134(a) Toxic use- no contamination/Child's hands washed
“At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 08/26/2024 before snack time, hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing for children with ages ranging from 1 year to 4 years old. After being given hand sanitizer, Child #2 rubbed it in their hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During complaint investigation on 08/26/2024, facility could not provide a completed incident report for child #1 falling out of highchair and hitting face on the floor after not being properly secured in highchair as observed on video provided by facility from 08/19/2024 .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 08/26/2024, Staff Person #1 is observed on video from 08/19/2024 saying to Child #1, "Get up, Why was you over there going to sleep, Get up", "Sit down, don't go to sleep", "You set up there and peed on yourself, why did you do that, you sat there and peed on yourself", "You not wet, boy sit down somewhere", "Boy I'll be glad when your parents come because you be doing stupid stuff", "You need to wake up", "I wish your parents come on yo, this is ridiculous".”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 08/26/2024 Staff Person #1 was observed on video on 08/19/2024 placing Child #1 in a highchair during the center's rest time. Child #1 is seen falling asleep in the highchair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“File Record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 10/4/21 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that staff person grabbed a child in a harsh manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
Sep 29, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On 9-29-21 during a complaint investigation Certification Representative viewed a video recording of staff # 1 yelling at child # 1 to shut Up, while grabbing here out of the crib when she was crying this took place on Thursday, 9-24-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility
Is Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility licensed?
Yes. Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 257-5607 to ask.
What is Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility's phone number?
(267) 257-5607.
Where is Safe Zone Play and Learn Childcare Facility?
4601 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Turners Tots Daycare, 0.2 miles away.