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Tender Care Day Care

2601 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 191484.3· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
22
open each week
5 days

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About Tender Care Day Care

Tender Care Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity22 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Care Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tender Care Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
22 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248007
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

  2. Oct 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's general liability insurance on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually. The last emergency drill on file was conducted on 10/18/23, which is beyond the requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert Rep observed preschool children leaving and entering the bathroom unsupervised several times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

  3. Oct 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert rep did not observe an exemption letter from the parent or doctor in the child's record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep did not observe proof of purchase for interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide shelter in place, lockdown, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed small toys in the toy bins in the Young Toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed that several clearances were missing from the staff files. Staff person #1 file was missing the Out of state child abuse clearance and the Out of state NSOR. Cert Rep observed an expired DHS FBI clearance dated 4-24-18 in the file of Staff person #4. Cert Rep did not observe a timely disclosure statement in the staff files of staff person #2, dated 01/14/16 and staff person #4, dated 03/09/18. Cert Rep also observed staff person #1 working in childcare position without the required clearances on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed staff #1 completed the pre-service PA Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour training after the required due date of 12/30/22. The training was completed 9/18/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

  4. Oct 14, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During my inspection I observed that the infants did not have written feeding schedules from their parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in the front room did not have a working thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During my inspection I observed that the back room did not have their sleep equipment labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During my inspection I observed that the water was temping at 114.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include how they were going to contact their parent during and after the emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During my inspection I observed that staff 3 did not wash the children's hands before meals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their transportation plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the information for whom the child may be released on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(2) Health and Safety Training - Prevention of SIDS

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have their health & safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the basement did not have the evacuation routes posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired in 1980, did not have their out-of-state clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care, or consent for administration of minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022

  5. Oct 18, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature was at 120 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have the address of who they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021

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 Tender Care Day Care

Is Tender Care Day Care licensed?

Yes. Tender Care Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Tender Care Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Care Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Tender Care Day Care care for?

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

Does Tender Care Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Care Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Care Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 336-6352 to ask.

What is Tender Care Day Care's phone number?

(215) 336-6352.

Where is Tender Care Day Care?

2601 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Wonders Child Care & Learning Ctr, 0.1 miles away.

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