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Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr
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About Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr
Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250550
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25 observed that provider did not email emergency plan to OEM@phila.gov.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25 observed that provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Last letter to the local police department is dated 10/18/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, file of staff person #1 included NSOR from 02/2020 which is more than 60-month-old and had to be renewed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, file of child #1 did not include an updated child health report. Child health report on file was from 4/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25 observed expired eyewash solution in the first aid kit located in the main room on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of renewal inspection on 11/24/25, written statement of giving formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(3) Various activity times
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that 2024 fire drill log didn't include the time when each fire drill supposed to be conducted during various program activity times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit located in the van and used to transport children did not include soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #4 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: Dec 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure did not include identification of potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent; emergency contact forms of children #2, #4, and #5 did not include enrolling parent work phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
Dec 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, the floors were observed to be dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff 1 had a physical that did not contain if Staff 1 was suitable to provide childcare and was free from medical problems that might threaten the health of a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“FACILTIY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr
Is Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr licensed?
Yes. Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 288-4440 to confirm.
How much does Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 288-4440 to ask.
What is Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr's phone number?
(215) 288-4440.
Where is Scribbles and Giggles Learning Ctr?
5042 Tulip St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Youthcor Harding, 0.2 miles away.