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Sunflower Child Care Academy
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Sunflower Child Care Academy
Sunflower Child Care Academy 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Potty-training support through play (toddlers) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCIS/ELRC |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunflower Child Care Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sunflower Child Care Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251039
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 40 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Other rules 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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Dec 16, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #3 had only 8.5 hours of child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #3 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 4/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not present in the Play space room where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection, file of child #2, did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that a first aid kit in After school room didn't contain tweezers, scissors and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of renewal inspection observed 11 children ranging in age from infant to preschool with staff #1 and #2 present in Play space area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of renewal inspection, file for staff person #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #2 received was on 3/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit was not observed in Play space where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection on 6/26/25, file of staff persons #1 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. Non-compliance since 5/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
May 22, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of emergency plan training provided at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, file for staff person #2 did not contain DHS FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. Staff person #2 provisional hire period ended on 4/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 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 the inspection on 5/22/25, file for staff persons #1, and #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff persons #1, #3, and #3 did not include verification of education/experience required prior to service at the facility.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, record of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, the director handed in certificate of completion of "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" training from May 10, 2025 for staff person #2. It was verified by Better Kid Care that certificate is fraudulent since this course was discontinued in 2022 and was not accessible on that date. In addition, Better Kid Care does not have staff person #2 as a learner in the system.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 1/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in Infant room. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety training and pediatric firs aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection on 1/24/25, file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff persons #1 and #2 for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 12/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At the time of inspection on 1/24/25 observed staff #2 who has position of an aide caring for 8 preschoolers in school-age room and being unsupervised. Non-compliance continues since 12/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #2 and #3 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#2 and #3 for the position of an aide.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection, file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include child abuse clearance from New York where staff person #1 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #3, who is not a provisional hire, did not include FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that child #1 was left alone without supervision in the front room while staff and children transition to the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of renewal inspection, a record of children #4, #6, and #7 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include1 year of experience with children required for the position of the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information for children #2 and #6 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Agreements of children #2, #3, #4, and #6 were not updated every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of renewal inspection observed an outlet in the preschool area without Protective receptacle covers”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included Pediatric first aid and CPR training from National CPR Foundation, which is not an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At the time of renewal inspection observed two aids working unsupervised in school-age room.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #6 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #7 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection on 2/8/24, file of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the time of renewal inspection on 2/8/24 observed Neosporin cream in the first aid kit located in the front room that expired on 12/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of initial inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of initial inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of initial inspection, staff person #1 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1, hired for the position of the director, include PA Child abuse clearance from 9/14/18, FBI clearance from 9/7/18. Both clearances were more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sunflower Child Care Academy
Is Sunflower Child Care Academy licensed?
Yes. Sunflower Child Care Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sunflower Child Care Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunflower Child Care Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Sunflower Child Care Academy care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sunflower Child Care Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunflower Child Care Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunflower Child Care Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 821-2473 to ask.
What is Sunflower Child Care Academy's phone number?
(215) 821-2473.
Where is Sunflower Child Care Academy?
4527 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Affectionately Devoted Academy 2 0, under 0.1 miles away.