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The Fishtown School

621 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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About The Fishtown School

The Fishtown School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for The Fishtown School

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23 children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include out-of-state clearances for Georgia.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026

  2. Sep 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's file, and the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no updated documentation of fire alarm systems annual testing from a fire safety professional. (Last documentation 8/23/24)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include an updated mandated reporter training. (Last 8/10/20)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and staff #1 file did not include a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

  3. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 18, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 .”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing Out of state clearances for Georgia and their PA state police clearance has a different last name listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      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 and child #2 didn't include release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      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 #3 did not include the address for the release person and the file for child #4 did not include the name, address or phone number for a release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a statement that states that the child is free from contagious or communicable disease and able to participate in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no fire drill log on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for special diet or medication< that field was left blank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

  5. Dec 1, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional at least annually,”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education, 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: Dec 12, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22 it was observed that potentially hazardous food (dairy, meats) brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

  6. Dec 3, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/3/21, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE AND SHALL ACCOPANY A STAFF PERSON WHO LEAVE ON AN EXCURSION WITH CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/3/21, THE WATER IN THE BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR MEASURED 115 DEGREES FARENHEIT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/3/21, CHILD 4 AND 5 EMRGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS FROM THE FORM. CHILD 5 WAS ALSO MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON PHONE NUMBER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Fishtown School licensed?

Yes. The Fishtown School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Fishtown School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Fishtown School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Fishtown School care for?

23, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Fishtown School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Fishtown School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 319-1557 to confirm.

How much does The Fishtown School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 319-1557 to ask.

What is The Fishtown School's phone number?

(267) 319-1557.

Where is The Fishtown School?

621 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The nearest other daycare we list is STEM Prep Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).