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4614 Woodland Ave # 4618, Philadelphia, PA
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The Children's Community School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | 15 months through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCW subsidies |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (PA Keystone STARS, rated 4/4 STARS) |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Children's Community School has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
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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3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed cup unlabeled in Juneberry Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed cots without having at least 2 feet of space on three sides in Juneberry classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in indoor play space, Red Bud, and Magnolia classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed classrooms with emergency telephone numbers not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed toxins low and in reach of children in Juneberry classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In indoor play space observed hole in top floor. Also observed chipped tile in Oak classroom and chipped plaster on Magnolia Bathroom doorway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in Redbuds and Magnolias classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed pre- service training required prior to caring for children. Facility did not have a written policy to address shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 there was no documentation that annual emergency drills were not conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 staff person was observed not washing their hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 staff person was observed not washing child's hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 there were missing handwashing signs observed in the Redbuds, Juneberry and Magnolia classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS FBI clearance, NSOR certificate or New York clearances. Furthermore, staff person #2 was observed working unsupervised with 6 children. The file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed Juneberry, Redbud, and Magnolia classrooms with no handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed no emergency telephone numbers posted in Magnalia class room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed torn couch in Magnolia classroom. Also observed a torn chair in Oak classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed cups unlabeled in Redbud classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in Juneberry, Redbud, Magnolia, and Oak child care space. There was also chipped paint in Oak bathroom and indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 7/13/2023, OCDEL staff reviewed children's files. Files for children #1,# 2 and #3 did not contain health assessment that was completed in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon arrival at the facility on 7/13/2023 for a renewal inspection, OCDEL staff observed a child care staff escort a child from the outdoor play space into the building. The child care staff returned outside without the child. OCDEL staff was waiting for the director to let her in when the child opened the door. OCDEL staff asked if child needed help opening the door. Child replied not. OCDEL staff did not observe any staff in the vicinity of this child. At this moment, the director came through the door. OCDEL staff asked about the child being alone. The director stated that he would find out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 7/13/2023, OCDEL staff reviewed children's files for immunizations. Two children had incomplete immunizations. Child #2 did not have documentation for pneumococcal and influenza. Child #4 did not have documentation of immunizations for polio and MMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, health assessments with tuberculosis screening were not submitted for staff members #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, and #9. A current health assessment was not submitted for staff member #7. Health assessment submitted dated for 8/24/20. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, completed out-of-state clearances were not submitted for staff members #2 and #10. A completed Pennsylvania FBI and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) was not submitted for staff member #2. Current Pennsylvania FBI clearance was not submitted for staff member #10. Mandated and Permissive reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff members #4 and #9. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, file was received and reviewed for staff member #10. However, documents do not verify what title the staff member was hired for under childcare regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of annual emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #8 and #10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 was not submitted for staff member #7. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff members #3 and #5. One written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff members #4, #5, #8, and #9. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, 12 hours of annual childcare training was not submitted for staff members #7, #8 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of completion of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff members #7, #8, #9 and #10. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, the file for staff members #3 and #8 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, the file for staff members #4, #5, and 9 did not have verification of education or experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of completed pre-service training including pediatric 1st aid /pediatric CPR training was not submitted for staff members #4, #5, #6, #8, and #10. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, required pre-service training was not submitted for staff members #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 (See LIS code sheet for DOH).”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the FBI and NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) was not submitted for staff members #2 and #5. All required completed out-of-state clearances were not submitted for staff member #2. The out-of-state criminal clearance submitted for staff member #6 was not an acceptable clearance. All out-of-date clearances are required for staff member #6. Mandated and Permissive reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff members #4 and #6.”
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the file for staff member #3 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the files for staff members #4, #5 and #6 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.”
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, handwashing signs were not visible at the sinks in the Oak, Redbud, Magnolia and Juneberry rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, children rest mats were not labeled in the Redbud and Juneberry rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, health assessments were not on file for staff members #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, staff member #10 was observed as a staff member in the Magnolia room. A file for staff member #10 was not submitted for review. Files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were requested but not received.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff members #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, verification of the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 was not submitted for staff member #1 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, verification of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff member #1.”
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 #10 did not include verification of completed Health and Safety training and professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. File of staff person #15 did not include verification of professional development in Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #14 did not include Fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10, #11, did not include verification that staff #10, #11, received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of renewal inspection, written documentation that an emergency plan was reviewed and updated at least annually was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“At the time of renewal inspection, Emergency Plan didn't include information of a method of notifying parents when an emergency situation arises, that the emergency has ended, and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include Sex Offender verification from the state of Virginia, where staff person #3 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #6 included child abuse clearance from 6/21/16 that was conducted more than 60 months ago. File of staff person #9 did not include National Sex Offender Certificate. File of staff person #10 did not include FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. File of staff person #11 did not include NSOR verification, file of facility person #12 did not include child abuse clearance, disclosure statement did not include witness signature, DHS required FBI clearance did not include a rap sheet. File of staff person #13 did not include mandated reporter training, file of staff person #14 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of California, where staff person #14 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #15 did not include PA child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, Texas state police clearance, Texas Child abuse clearance, and Texas sex offender clearance. File of staff person #17 did not include criminal record check from the state of Massachusetts, where staff person #17 lived within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1, #5, #6, #8 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 completed 9 hours of training, staff person #5 and #6-6 hours of training, staff person #8-4 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, an emergency plan did not include information about lock-down and accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 included Health and Safety training completed on 7/29/16 that does not satisfies the Health and Safety requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4, #9, #10, #11, #12, #15, #16, #17 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #13 and #14 included only one reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10, #11, #16 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
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, emergency contact form of child #6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #5 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #3 and #8 was conducted more than 24 months ago. Staff #3 health assessment was conducted on 9/20/19, a health assessment of staff person #8 was conducted on 11/4/19. Health assessment of staff person #9 was from 10/28/19 and was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. File of staff person #10, #11, #15 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #4 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: Apr 28, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not present in Red Bud, Oak , Magnolia and Juneberry classrooms for children receiving care in the space”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
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 and agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not updated at least once in a 6-months period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, #8, #14 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last staff evaluation for staff #1 was conducted on 12/9/20, for staff person #2 on 12/11/20, for staff person #5-2/8/21, for staff person #6-spring 2019, for staff person #7-2/9/21, for staff person #8-12/18/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. The Children's Community School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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.
65, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 724-1740 to ask.
(215) 724-1740.
1212 S 47th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Village Learning Academy V, under 0.1 miles away.