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Philadelphia, PA 19143 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Serena Spearman Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Serena Spearman Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 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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3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3 did not have the fee amount or the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the child special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.131(d)(5) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 did not have a health assessment with immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1-3 did not include the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the home and work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include release persons address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the allocated inspection cert rep observed the current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the allocated inspection cert rep observed the last fire drill was conducted on 1/9/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed documentation of testing the fire detection system every 30 days was on file. The last date the fire detection system was tested was 12/1/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency transportation plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed emergency phone numbers were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a scented plug in plugged into the wall receptable accessible to children in the first floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection child #2 the emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3290.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age
“During the renewal inspection child#1 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection child #3 did not have immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
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Philadelphia, PA 19143 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5400 Warrington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Serena Spearman Family Child Care Home 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 November 5, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 900-1441 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 900-1441 to ask.
(215) 900-1441.
Philadelphia, PA 19143. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.