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4509 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Someones Brilliant Performing Arts is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 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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3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #2, and #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: Feb 25, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information and agreement for child #1 and #3 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff health assessment of staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #3 did not have current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a current state criminal history check and state child abuse and neglect registry check. Pa state police clearance has "request under review for control" status. PA child abuse from 2/17/21 was conducted more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of renewal inspection on 2/24/26, a health assessment for Staff Person #3 was submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician's office, it was confirmed that the health assessment had not been completed by the office on the date indicated on the document. Based on this verification, the health assessment submitted for Staff Person #3 has been determined to be fraudulent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form and agreement of child #1 was last updated on 2/12/24, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that hypothetical locations of fire drills was the same for the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of renewal inspection observed chipped and peeling paint on the white shelf unit located in preschool area and white under the sink cabinet located in the bathroom in the font room. Trash can located in the bathroom in the front room had signs of rust.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection files of staff person #6 did not include verification of education and childcare experience that qualifies for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of renewal inspection, the files for staff member #4 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last evaluation on file was from 7/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #6 did not include NSOR certificate. Staff person #6 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #2 did not include MMR and Varicella immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of renewal inspection observed children sleeping in pack n plays that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that a written plan of daily activities for preschool age children is not developed and posted in the Back room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff preschool and school age staff in the back room did not assign responsibilities for supervision of three school age children, who were sleeping with preschoolers. Staff person #2 and #3 were assigned to 6 preschoolers, staff person #4 was assigned to 11 preschoolers, who were sleeping, staff person #5 was assigned to 9 school age children at the tables. Staff #1 and #3 were caring for 19 young school age and 4 older school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.24(f) Director ID
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, who holds the position of the director, was not present during the renewal inspection with a valid photo identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/4/24, file of staff person #1 included staff health report from 12/17/19, file of staff person #2 included staff health report from 7/21/19. Both staff heath reports were more than 24 months old and were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, staff person #1 confirmed that staff was using backpack leash with child #1 while child was playing in the indoor play space to prohibit child #1 from going to another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report and written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, file of staff person #1 included PA state police clearance from 3/19/18 and was more than 60 months old. File of staff person #2 included DHS required FBI clearance from 12/3/18, PA state police clearance from 12/3/18, and mandated reporter training from 11/14/18. Both clearances and mandated reporter training were more than 60 months old and were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, staff person #3 confirmed that staff was using backpack leash with child #1 while child was playing in the indoor play space to prohibit child #1 from going to another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/4/24, file of staff person #1 included staff health report from 12/17/19, file of staff person #2 included staff health report from 7/21/19. Both staff heath reports were more than 24 months old and were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, staff person #1 confirmed that staff was using backpack leash with child #1 while child was playing in the indoor play space to prohibit child #1 from going to another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report and written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, file of staff person #1 included PA state police clearance from 3/19/18 and was more than 60 months old. File of staff person #2 included DHS required FBI clearance from 12/3/18, PA state police clearance from 12/3/18, and mandated reporter training from 11/14/18. Both clearances and mandated reporter training were more than 60 months old and were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, staff person #3 confirmed that staff was using backpack leash with child #1 while child was playing in the indoor play space to prohibit child #1 from going to another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/4/24, file of staff person #1 included staff health report from 12/17/19, file of staff person #2 included staff health report from 7/21/19. Both staff heath reports were more than 24 months old and were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, staff person #1 confirmed that staff was using backpack leash with child #1 while child was playing in the indoor play space to prohibit child #1 from going to another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report and written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, file of staff person #1 included PA state police clearance from 3/19/18 and was more than 60 months old. File of staff person #2 included DHS required FBI clearance from 12/3/18, PA state police clearance from 12/3/18, and mandated reporter training from 11/14/18. Both clearances and mandated reporter training were more than 60 months old and were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/4/24, staff person #3 confirmed that staff was using backpack leash with child #1 while child was playing in the indoor play space to prohibit child #1 from going to another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“It was observed during the inspection of the files that Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have a current physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL (LAST ONE DATED 1/14/2020).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Someones Brilliant Performing Arts 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 February 24, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 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.
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 292-3215 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 292-3215 to ask.
(215) 292-3215.
4204 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy, 0.1 miles away.