Sunflower Child Care Academy
4527 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Spin-Frankford is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 211 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 211 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Spin-Frankford has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 26, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 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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3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection on 12/1/25, rug near book area in Room 112 was stained and in need of cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5,#6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 didn't specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #8 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of children #1, #2, #3, #6, and #7 didn't specify the date of the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
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, file of facility person #1 (volunteer) did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection observed on the video footage that staff person #1 during transition time from outside to inside grabbed child #1 by the hand pulling child to the ground. During the same transition time, when child #2 stopped to look at something, staff person #1 aggressively shoved the child to keep moving.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 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 renewal inspection, file of facility person #1 (volunteer) did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection observed on the video footage that staff person #1 during transition time from outside to inside grabbed child #1 by the hand pulling child to the ground. During the same transition time, when child #2 stopped to look at something, staff person #1 aggressively shoved the child to keep moving.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that fire safety training instructor competency was not demonstrated by a membership in a professional organization which promotes fire safety education. Fire safety training on file of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child 1 did not have proof of a current flu shot nor an exemption letter on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Spin-Frankford 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 26, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
211, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 951-9372 to ask.
(267) 951-9372.
1642 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Creations 3, under 0.1 miles away.