A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.9· 8 reviews
Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home
Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00243750
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 8/6/26 the file for staff person #1 included an expired State Police dated: 9/28/2020 and expired mandated reporter training dated: 4/10/2021. The file for household member #2 included an expired state police clearance dated 9/28/2020. The file record for household member #3 included an expired State police Clearance dated 7/9/21 and a child abuse clearance dated: 7/9/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3290.73(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 8/15/25 the first-aid kit in the facility was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection on 8/15/25 the file record for child#1 did not include a review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the inspection 8/15/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During the inspection on 8/5/24 the file record for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 8/5/2024 the file for household member #2 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance and DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 8/5/24 Facility person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a subsequent/ updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3290.73(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 8/5/24 the first-aid kit in the facility was missing tweezers and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
Aug 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the last fire drill observed on file was 6/1/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the file record for child#1 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the file record for facility person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address continuity of operations and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the facility did not information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Oct 21, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(7) Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Free from contagious/communicable disease
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORTS FOR CHILDREN #1 AND #2 WERE HEALTH SUMMARIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3290.124(b)(1)/3290.124(b)(6) Child's name, birth date/Insurance coverage information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH OR THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2022
3290.31(f) Age and training
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3290.74(a) Requirements
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE BACK WALL OF THE LAUNDRY ROOM, AND THE FAN IN THE LIVING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE MAIN CHILDCARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE RECORD OF FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3290.74(a) Requirements
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE BATHROOM WALL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, THE RECORD OF FACILITY PERSON #1 (VOLUNTEER) DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR RESULTS OF TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3290.31(c)/3290.113(a) Age and training/Supervised at all times
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE CHILDREN LEFT ALONE WITH FACILITY PERSON #1 (VOLUNTEER). BOTH THE CHILDREN AND THE VOLUNTEER SHOULD BE SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON AT ALL TIMES.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, THE RECORDS OF FACILITY PERSONS #2 AND #3 (HH MEMBER) DID NOT INCLUDE THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE CONDUCTED WITHIN 60 MONTHS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home
Is Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 843-6581 to ask.
What is Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(215) 843-6581.
Where is Spots for Tots Family Child Care Home?
Philadelphia, PA 19144. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.