Chesterbrook Academy
3201 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
The Caring Center
- licensed capacity
- 177
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Caring Center
The Caring Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 177 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 177 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 | 177 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Caring Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Caring Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 177 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250271
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a chair not in good repair in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #2 contained expired first aid/cpr certification. Current certification expired on 10/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 was missing 10hr Health and Safety professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23 there was peeling plaster observed on the wall located in infant 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23 the file reviewed for child #2 was missing updated health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23 the emergency form reviewed for child #1 and child #5 was missing health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23, the immunization records for child #2, child #3 and child #4 were missing influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
Mar 10, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, staff persons in OT rooms, first room and rear room, and Pre K 4 room on second floor were unable to clearly identify primary care groups within the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2. #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9 had not been reviewed and/or updated in required six (6) month interval.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(1) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physical examination
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, files of staff persons #1, #2, #4, #6 and #7 did not contain staff health assessment that was completed within the last 24 months. Health assessments on file were dated as follows: staff #1: 03/05/2020; staff #3:07/30/2019; staff #4:12/02/2019; staff #6:01/03/2020; staff #7: 02/11/2020”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Child's health history
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, file of child #4 did not contain an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, emergency contact forms on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 did not contain addresses of release persons designated on emergency contact form; emergency contact form on file for child #7 did not contain release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, agreement forms on file for child #5, #6 and #7 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 03/10/22, emergency plan did not contain the routes for evacuation of children from the facility building.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, annual certification for fire alarm system was more than 1 year old. Annual certification report was dated 01/26/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, files of staff persons #1, #3, #5, #6, #8 and #9 did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training. File of staff persons #1, #6, #8 and #9 contained 4.5 hours; file of staff person #3 contained 11.5 hours; file of staff person #5 contained 8.5 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, emergency contact forms on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 did not contain required parental consent for minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, health assessment on file for staff person #10 did not confirm staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Caring Center
Is The Caring Center licensed?
Yes. The Caring Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Caring Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Caring Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Caring Center care for?
177, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Caring Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Caring Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Caring Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 386-8245 to ask.
What is The Caring Center's phone number?
(215) 386-8245.
Where is The Caring Center?
3101 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is The Caring Center Enrichment Academy, 0.1 miles away.