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Striving Babies Thrive

2418 W York St, Philadelphia, PA 191323.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days

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About Striving Babies Thrive

Striving Babies Thrive is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Striving Babies Thrive

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
57 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259823
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 16, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include an agreement date on the agreement forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include a staff physical and health assessment. The files for staff #3 and staff #4 did not have TB test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 were working unsupervised despite not having the proper qualifications to work alone.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 4 staff files and the files for: 1. staff #3 did not include mandated reporter training or the PA state criminal clearance. 2. The file for staff #4 3 South Dakota clearances. *Staff #3 and staff #4 were also working alone with children during the renewal inspection despite not having the proper clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 ,staff #2 and staff #3 did not include fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files for staff #3 and staff #4 did not include employment verification. The files for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff#2,staff #3 and staff #4 did not include two non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#3 did not have an updated health report or immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

  2. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through, and the maintenance room door in the hall has toxic materials inside and is unlocked, making the toxic materials inside accessible to children. There was a paint can and hand sanitizer in the landing area at the top of the stairs of the after school area, the maintenance room doors in the area to the left of the stairs in the basement are unlocked and there's toxins, saws,screwdrivers and other construction tools accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and the gate in the outdoor area on the stairs is broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During the initial inspection , certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and the basement area on the left of the stairs was not set up for its intended use, there was just two tables in the area. What was described as the after school area,in front of the stairs, had highchairs, infant buggies and infant furniture and it appears to also be used as a storage area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #3 and staff #8 is missing the PA criminal/state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 8 staff files and the files for staff #5 and staff #8 did not include mandated reporter training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #3,staff #4, staff #5 and staff #8 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #5 AND STAFF #8 did not have a health assessment or TB test results. The file for staff # 7 is missing TB results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2,staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not contain 2 written non family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through, and the fire exit door in the preschool room was obstructed by chairs and the fire exit door in the rear of the basement,in the after school area was locked.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the toilet near the wall in the basement bathroom is loose.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the initialal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint and areas in disrepair throughout the facility in the following areas: 1.Chipped paint through out the infant room on doors and walls, toddler room, the monkey bars and middle train in outdoor play area, stalls and doors of bathroom in the basement area on the right, and throughout the after school area. 2. There are damages/disrepair in the following areas: the ceiling tile in the hallway above the door is damaged and the bathroom in the hall has broken tile on wall in front of toilet. In the infant room there are soiled baby chairs, a soiled changing table cover,cracked tiles near the sink, the sink is broken and there are ceiling tiles that are damaged and slightly hanging. In the toddler room on the right side of the hall there are buckling and holes in the floor,missing and loose tiles with areas of the floor taped up and walls windows in disrepair, The area on the left of the stairs in the basement has a broken maintenance room door and the after school area in front of basement stairs has broken electrical sockets throughout: the wall near the exit has a nail hanging from the wall socket with tape and is loose, there holes throughout the space in the walls, some behind wooden pieces near the baseboards, under wall heaters, wall near entrance door under the board, folding chairs with broken or torn covers/leather.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #3, staff #4, staff #5,staff #6,staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1,staff #2,staff #3,staff #4,staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 was missing a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #5, staff #6 and staff #8 did not include the verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

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 Striving Babies Thrive

Is Striving Babies Thrive licensed?

Yes. Striving Babies Thrive is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Striving Babies Thrive last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Striving Babies Thrive had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Striving Babies Thrive care for?

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

Does Striving Babies Thrive accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Striving Babies Thrive's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Striving Babies Thrive cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 223-0333 to ask.

What is Striving Babies Thrive's phone number?

(215) 223-0333.

Where is Striving Babies Thrive?

2418 W York St, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Academy of Innovative Minds, 0.1 miles away.

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