Saints Tabernacle Day School
5800 N Marvine St, Philadelphia, PA
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Seeds of Excellence Daycare is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 8 children.
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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 66 rules in all · 66 corrected
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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3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan had not been reviewed and updated for the year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the fire alarm system is checked every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2026
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. An updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2026
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have evacuation rounds on basement level.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2026
3280.192(1)/3280.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for Staff Person #1 included only a New Jersey Passport and did not contain documentation verifying Pennsylvania residency. Additionally, the record for Staff Person #2 lacked a valid form of identification with verification of name, address, and age.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 did not have the date of admission. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were broken toys and trash blocking the outdoor steps/exit. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxics on lower sink at the facility. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.75(c) Has all items
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the childcare space was missing gloves and tweezers. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the hot water used by the children had a temperature of 137.5° F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was toxic (keep out of reach of children) dial soap on lower shelf in the classroom. In addition, there was toxic cleaning supplies under two unlocked sinks in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were no evacuation rout floor plans posted in a conspicuous location inside the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the fire drill log did not indicate that the alarm is getting checked every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Ther child bottle was not labeled with a name. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The liability posted at the sight was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the required pediatric first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the bathroom sink faucet was in poor repair, there was water running out of the side of the faucet whenever it was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include a fee agreement with the child's admission date or signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in a traffic area used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats in the childcare space did not have children names. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was chairs stacked in front to the exit door, blocking the exit. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan at the facility was not reviewed for the year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an electrical outlet unplugged in the front classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was a Lysol cleaning spray can on a low shelf not locked away or out of reach.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the hot water temperature in areas accessible to children was 135.3° F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not provide an outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.34(b)(1)/3280.35(1) HS/GED + 30 credits/HS/GED
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not proof of experience or education for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have clearances for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not proof of training by a professional in the field of pediatric first-aid and CPR for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the annual 12 clock hours of child care training for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have emergency plan parent letter to be provided to the families.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have emergency plan training for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(a)/3280.26(d) Emergency plan /Plan posted
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan available, or posted in a conspicuous location used by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have proof of general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written policy to address potential signs of shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with crying fussy children or prevention and identification of child maltreatment. In addition, there three pair of pointy scissors located throughout the facility in reach of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.69(b) Drinking water available
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, when turning on the faucet the water that came out was brown and rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) Written plan/Posted in area used by parents
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play posted in a traffic area used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.73 Telephone
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a working telephone on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.124(a)/3280.124(b)(7) Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a signed emergency contact forms for child #1 or #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(4) Signed /Arrival/departure times
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a signed agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times for child #1 or #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.75(a)/3280.75(c) In facility/Has all items
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a first aid kit created or any first aid items on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was peeling damaged grey paint throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an exit door iron gate unable to fully open due to being blocked by a portion of the emergency exit stairs. This issue would not allow the back door to fully open when trying to exit the building.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.101(a)/3280.101(b)(6) Age appropriate/Large muscle development
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a variety or a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of young children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility had not proof that they sent a letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.131(a)/3280.131(e)(4) Health Information/Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have health assessments for child #1 or #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan available that provided shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have their current certificate of compliance or information on how to access the regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was no documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.94(a)(1)/3280.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the primary staff person did not have documentation of a fire drill within the last 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan available that provided accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have two written, nonfamily references for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.191 Individual Records
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an established file for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.182(1) Initial and subsequent health assessments
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have initial or subsequent health reports for child #1 or #2,”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.181(a) Each child
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an established file for child #1 or #2,”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, written pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have proof of a health assessment conducted within 12 months or proof of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method for staff person #1, #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.64 Outside Walkways
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was broken toys, broken equipment, random trash and other hazard debris on the steps of the outside back walkway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.192(1)/3280.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“On April 3, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the name, addresses, telephone numbers or verification of age on file for staff person #1. #2 or #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3280.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On December 26, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documentation and speaking with the provider, it was determined that staff person #1 did not complete an incident report to give to the parent on the day that the child was bitten and scratched.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On December 26, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documentation and speaking with the provider, it was determined that staff person #1 did not properly supervise the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3280.131(a) Health Information
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain evidence of child's admission date **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain evidence of arrival and departure times. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of child #3 did not contain evidence of services provided **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.123(a) Signed
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of child #3 and child #4 was not signed by the operator, the fee agreement of child #4 was not signed by the parent. The file of Child #2 did not contain evidence of a signed fee agreement. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On March 16, 2023 during the unannounced inspection the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 walk out of the facility and reenter when she observed cert rep approaching the door. When Cert Rep went inside there were 3 children present with individual #1 who Staff #1 acknowledged was not a staff person. Cert Rep observed Staff #1 go into the basement leaving children with individual # 4 unsupervised. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On March 16, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a signed disclosure statement. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“On March 16. 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained on the facility's emergency plan. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“On March 16, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff#2 did not contain evidence of verification of education. **continued non-compliance**”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of child's admission date”
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment.”
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
3280.131(a) Health Information
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment”
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained on the facility's emergency plan”
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a criminal background clearance, the clearance on file was dated 11/21/2017. The file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a signed disclosure statement.”
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 walk out of the facility and reenter when she observed cert rep approaching the door. When Cert Rep went inside there were 3 children present with individual #4 who Staff #1 acknowledged was not a staff person. Cert Rep observed Staff #1 go into the basement leaving children with individual # 4 unsupervised.”
3280.123(a) Signed
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of child #2 and child #3 was not signed by the operator, the fee agreement of child #3 was not signed by the parent. The file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of a signed fee agreement.”
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of child #2 did not contain evidence of services provided”
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of arrival and departure times.”
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“On January 17, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff#2 did not contain evidence of verification of education.”
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5800 N Marvine St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5701 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Seeds of Excellence Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 66 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 460-1445 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 460-1445 to ask.
(215) 460-1445.
Philadelphia, PA 19141. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.