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St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr

4201 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191354.5· 46 reviews
licensed capacity
71
open each week
5 days

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About St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr

St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 71 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 13 months-12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
71 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7am-6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 13 months-12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Play-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers and Experience Curriculum for Toddlers
StaffTeachers are all highly qualified in early childhood education
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity71 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
71 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247959
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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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  1. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.181(c) Amount of fee/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed the financial agreement form is not updated within the 6- month period, date on financial form is 3/1/2022.Certification rep reviewed child # 4 record and observed the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week is missing on the financial agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Certification rep reviewed child # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 record and observed the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(5)/3270.182(4) Information re: special needs/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “Certification rep reviewed child #3 and #5 record and observed the child's special needs information is missing on the emergency contact form.Certification rep reviewed child #3, #4 and #5 record and observed signed parental consent for medical and dietary information is missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Certification rep reviewed child# 2 and #5 record and observed enrolling parents address are missing on the emergency contact form. Certification reviewed child#1 and # 3 record and observed parents' home phone number are missing on the emergency contact form. Certification rep reviewed child#2 and #5 record and observed enrolling parents work phone are missing on the emergency contact from.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

  5. Jan 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection there was wax dirt build-up in a corner near the preschool/firefly room on the lower level of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr

Is St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr licensed?

Yes. St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr had rules cited by the state?

No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr care for?

71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 624-3262 to ask.

What is St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr's phone number?

(215) 624-3262.

Where is St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr?

4201 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).