Chesterbrook Academy
3201 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Sound Start Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 118
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Sound Start Child Care Center
Sound Start Child Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 118 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2 months - 5 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 118 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2 months - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The World at Their Fingertips |
| Staff | Staff trained regularly in CPR; First Aid taught as required by state licensing |
| Safety | Secure building; 24 hours advance notice for visitors; photo ID required |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Pre-K Counts |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 118 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sound Start Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sound Start Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 118 children
- License number
- #CER-00253664
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“At the time of inspection, the original report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Per provider's admission, staff person #1 left a child unsupervised during transition time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 11/09/22, it was confirmed that facility person #1 used harsh, demeaning and/or abusive language in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
Jun 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 06/28/22, emergency plan did not include evacuation routes from facility to relocation site and exit plans from building premises for immediate evacuation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 06/28/22, fire inspection report dated 11/20/21 indicated several deficiencies and no subsequent report was available for review to show deficiencies had been addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 06/28/22, during nap time in YT and OT rooms, children napping were positioned in areas that were obstructed by a pillar and/or furniture where supervising staff were unable to adequately supervise all children napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on 06/28/22, written plan identifying means to transport children to emergency care, and staffing provisions if necessary, were not posted in child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
Dec 21, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During an unannounced inspection on Thursday, December 2, 2021, certification representative observed chipped paint on the lower walls of the Movement Matter classroom located on the first floor of the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During an unannounced inspection on Thursday, December 2, 2021, certification representative observed a toddler sleeping on a mat in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Sound Start Child Care Center
Is Sound Start Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Sound Start Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sound Start Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sound Start Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Sound Start Child Care Center care for?
118, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sound Start Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sound Start Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sound Start Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 466-1600 to ask.
What is Sound Start Child Care Center's phone number?
(267) 466-1600.
Where is Sound Start Child Care Center?
2970 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is Penn Children's Center, 0.2 miles away.