Project P.L.A.Y. School
1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
The Avenues Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About The Avenues Child Care
The Avenues Child Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Avenues Child Care has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for The Avenues Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256596
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 8 visits
May 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 05/07/26 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 05/01/26. Cert Rep learned that child #1 eloped from the facility and was found by a stranger located a few blocks down from the facility. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 10 PS children, staff #1 was assigned child #1 for supervision, and staff was not aware that the child eloped from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 05/07/26 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 05/01/26. Cert Rep learned that child #1 eloped from the facility and was found by a stranger located a few blocks down from the facility. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 10 PS children, staff #1 was assigned child #1 for supervision, and staff was not aware that the child eloped from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection on 10/09/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe a copy of the facility's current liability insurance on file at the facility, the one on file expired on 02/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection on 10/09/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1, a provisional employee, working alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/09/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the staff files of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During allocated unannounced monitoring on 03/11/25, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log and did not observe that the facility has been conducting the fire detection system manual testing every 30 days. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 10/11/24, Cert Rep did not observe two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
Oct 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 11/9/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 11/9/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1's file did not have documentation of a child health report in file. -Child # 6's health assessment was dated 10/6/22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on 11/9/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 7 was on her phone while in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 11/9/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2-5 did not have a completed child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 11/9/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation to show that the fire detection system was being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 11/9/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The exit located on the 3rd floor, had rodent feces all over the platform and needed cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Oct 31, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During my inspection I observed that the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 118 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have verification of their childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature exceed 110 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near The Avenues Child Care
Little Beginnings
73 Moore St, Philadelphia, PA
4.2· 21 reviews
Nuturing Touch Daycare
Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
United Communities-Sharswood
2300 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Discovery Place for Little People
2029 S 7th St # 37, Philadelphia, PA
3.6· 11 reviews
Ycca on 2
1714 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 3 reviews
Ken-Crest Services-South Center
504 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA
4.9· 14 reviews
Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School
2226 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
2501 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
FAQ
Questions about The Avenues Child Care
Is The Avenues Child Care licensed?
Yes. The Avenues Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Avenues Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Avenues Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Avenues Child Care care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Avenues Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Avenues Child Care'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 The Avenues Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 336-7780 to ask.
What is The Avenues Child Care's phone number?
(215) 336-7780.
Where is The Avenues Child Care?
364 Snyder Ave # 66, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is United Communities-Sharswood, 0.2 miles away.