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The Childrens Place Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Childrens Place Preschool
The Childrens Place Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.
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 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through after school age (13 years) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded Since 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Childrens Place Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Childrens Place Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250058
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on1/30/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child# 4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify services that are considered as extra, if services are offered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the enrolling parent employment contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 10/24/24 it was determined that there was a lack of supervision by staff person #1 and staff person #2 during outside play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 02/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain an updated Department of Human Services approved FBI clearance. FBI clearance reviewed in file was from the Department of Education. DHS FBI clearance in file dated 09/13/18 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 02/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained an expired First Aid/CPR certification dated 06/04/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Sep 12, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have initial health assessment within the 12 months prior to providing initial service documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have an initial negative TB screening that meets the requirements at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family references documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, recently hired staff person # 1 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have proof of education and staff person #3 did not have proof of experience to help qualify them for their positions as Assistant Group Supervisors at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) Staff person - 18 yrs./Age
“At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have proof of age documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A child was injured (bruised on forehead and eye) due to lack in supervision by staff person #1 and #2 in the play yard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Sep 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have initial health assessment within the 12 months prior to providing initial service documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have an initial negative TB screening that meets the requirements at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family references documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, recently hired staff person # 1 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have proof of education and staff person #3 did not have proof of experience to help qualify them for their positions as Assistant Group Supervisors at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) Staff person - 18 yrs./Age
“At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have proof of age documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A child was injured (bruised on forehead and eye) due to lack in supervision by staff person #1 and #2 in the play yard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a lock down, shelter in place, and evacuation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't have an address for the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #2 shows that they lived in NJ within the last 5 yrs and there were no NJ clearances in their files”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2 doesn't include their health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no labels on the rest equipment throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties and continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: grass room on the purple wall near the white couch.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and there was no staff evaluation for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't include release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
Feb 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND UPON ENTERING THE ORANGE ROOM THERE WAS A CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE BATHROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD #1 HAD A SIPPY CUP WHILE LAYING DOWN IN THE CRIB.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING THE NSOR CLEARANCE AND STAFF#1 WAS MISSING THEIR FBI CLEARANCE THAT IS REQUIRED BY CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
Sep 3, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During an initial inspection the certification rep took the temperature of the water. The temperature read 115 F. "implemented on site"”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2021
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection the certification rep reviewed the facilities emergency plan. The plan did not include an "lock-down" procedure. "Implemented on site"”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Childrens Place Preschool
Is The Childrens Place Preschool licensed?
Yes. The Childrens Place Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Childrens Place Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Place Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 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 Childrens Place Preschool care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Childrens Place Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Childrens Place Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Childrens Place Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 426-7380 to ask.
What is The Childrens Place Preschool's phone number?
(215) 426-7380.
Where is The Childrens Place Preschool?
3645 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Empire Kids, 0.5 miles away.