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The Giving Tree

420 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 191474.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days

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About

About The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 115 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants to pre-k
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 8am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants to pre-k
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Giving Tree has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Giving Tree

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
115 children
License number
#CER-00260099
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/30/26, Cert Rep observed large pieces of trash and debris scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/30/26, Cert Rep observed the toddler classroom out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 7 Older Toddlers, that were assigned to her for supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on 02/19/26, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the log was not on file at the facility, which is beyond the requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026

  3. Jul 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, during facility walk through, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of debris, broken tree branches scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 12 Preschool children in the Indoor Playspace.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #3 clean the diaper changing surface between each use, changing several children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #3 wash their hands or several children hands after diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

  4. Sep 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation on 09/27/24, Cert Rep observed that staff person #1 was not actively supervising but was turned the other way talking to another teacher with her back to the group as they walked down the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

  5. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/04/24, Cert Rep observed pieces of paper, trash, debris scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space, posing a trip hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

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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Questions about The Giving Tree

Is The Giving Tree licensed?

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

When was The Giving Tree last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Giving Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Giving Tree care for?

115, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Giving Tree accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Giving Tree'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 Giving Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 574-9900 to ask.

What is The Giving Tree's phone number?

(215) 574-9900.

Where is The Giving Tree?

420 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Zhang Sah, 0.1 miles away.

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