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The Children's House of Philadelphia
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,750
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About The Children's House of Philadelphia
The Children's House of Philadelphia is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,750 to $2,875.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 3 months old to 6 years of age
- Hours today
- 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 3 months old to 6 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | State-certified educators, all of whom hold Montessori certifications |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's House of Philadelphia lists monthly tuition from $1,750 to $2,875.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant/Young Toddler 3 Extended Days 8:15am - 5:30pm | $1,750 |
| Infant/Young Toddler 5 Days 8:15am to 3:00pm | $2,050 |
| Infant/Young Toddler 5 Extended Days 8:15am - 5:30pm | $2,875 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 8:15am - 3:00pm | $20,200 |
| Primary Program Day Program 8:15am to 3:00pm | $20,200 |
| Primary Program Extended Day Program 8:15am - 4:00pm | $22,600 |
| Primary Program Morning Program 8:15am to 12:00pm | $15,900 |
| Toddler Program Day Program 8:15am to 3:00pm | $20,700 |
| Toddler Program Extended Day Program 8:15am - 4:00pm | $23,200 |
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| Toddler Program Extended Day Program 8:15am - 5:30pm | $25,000 |
| Toddler Program Morning Program 8:15am to 12:00pm | $16,300 |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Children's House of Philadelphia
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 133 children
- License number
- #CER-00249988
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe individual designated by the parent whom the child may be released written on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form in the file of child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, Cert Rep observed cleaning solution sitting on top of a cubby in the Older Toddler Room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, Cert Rep observed a bottle filled with milk laying on the floor in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(d) Emergency plan/Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants, toddlers when an emergency situation arises. Cert Rep also did not observe the facility's emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, while reviewing the facility's fire drill documentation, Cert Rep did not observe the hypothetical location of the fire written in the record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe continuity of operations planning.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 2 and 8 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 1,6, and 7 file did not include NSOR clearances; staff persons #7 and 11 file did not include State Police clearance; staff persons# 3 and 9 file did not include FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 Staff person# 1,2,8,10 and 14 has not completed the following required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person#12 and 14, has not completed the following required Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff persons# 1,3, and13 has 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: Jan 25, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include the required full 12 hours of professional training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 1and 10 file did not include verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 staff persons # 5 and12 was asked the number of assigned children they were responsible for. Staff person# 5 stated 10 children in the group, and 7 children were counted present and assigned to the group. Next, staff person#12 stated 4 children were assigned to the group and 7 children were counted present and assigned to the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed in building # 1 classroom#3 on the second floor has exposed chipped paint along the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 staff persons# 4 and 7 file did not include verification of emergency plan training completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed in building #1 on the first and second floor bathrooms water temperature measured at 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff persons # 1and 2 file did not include A physical examination, or tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff persons # 8 file did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 2,8, and 9 file did not include written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Jan 2, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, hired in September 2017, & staff 5 hired in January 2023, did contain their child abuse clearance. Staff 4 hired on September 2022 did not have their out-of-state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, 5, 6, did not have verification of childcare experience, and or education.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their annually fire safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have a current physical, or a TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in Primary room 2 was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had a fire drill in the last 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parents' work information on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I that the facility did not have their letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of their routes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, did not have dates on their physical or PPD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have verification of their address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 5, 6, did not have verification of their child care experiences.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's House of Philadelphia
Is The Children's House of Philadelphia licensed?
Yes. The Children's House of Philadelphia is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Children's House of Philadelphia last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's House of Philadelphia had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Children's House of Philadelphia care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Children's House of Philadelphia accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Children's House of Philadelphia's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children's House of Philadelphia cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,750 to $2,875, as it lists it.
What is The Children's House of Philadelphia's phone number?
(215) 570-0757.
Where is The Children's House of Philadelphia?
2607 S Broad St # 2611, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Shane's Friends II, under 0.1 miles away.