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Scribble Scrabble Kidz

5555 Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

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About Scribble Scrabble Kidz

Scribble Scrabble Kidz is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 1 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
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Licensed capacity
39 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Scribble Scrabble Kidz

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
39 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255044
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 17 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Mar 17, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have health and safety on file. Staff # 2 did not have part 1 of health and safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed notification to the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire extinguisher in the school age classroom pressure gauge was not in the green zone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were no fire drills on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of child care experience was not on file for staff #1 and 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of age was not on file for staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a menu was not posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator and the date of admission was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the infant classroom did not have a written plan of identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(c) Information re: special needs/Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space while children were receiving care in the space in the toddler classroom. Child #2 did not have information on the child's special needs on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a NSOR certificate and staff #2 did not have a disclosure on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed one staff in the facility alone with 4 children in the toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed damaged paint on the wall in the downstairs school age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed when staff person opened the front door for cert rep staff person was outside of the classroom where children were located with the door closed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written plan of daily activities and routines was not on file in the toddler, infant and school age classrooms”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed documentation that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

  2. Oct 10, 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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Is Scribble Scrabble Kidz licensed?

Yes. Scribble Scrabble Kidz is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Scribble Scrabble Kidz last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Scribble Scrabble Kidz had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Scribble Scrabble Kidz care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Scribble Scrabble Kidz accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Scribble Scrabble Kidz's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 419-7719 to confirm.

How much does Scribble Scrabble Kidz cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 419-7719 to ask.

What is Scribble Scrabble Kidz's phone number?

(215) 419-7719.

Where is Scribble Scrabble Kidz?

5555 Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Sherwood Day Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).