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The Madden School
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About The Madden School
The Madden School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 132 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 649-7950 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Madden School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256007
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 4/14/26, in the Pre K Room, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 4/14/26: 1. In the Infant Room there was an unused refrigerator stored in the childcare space. 2. In the Infant Room there was a Thermal Laminator Box in the childcare space. 3. In the Toddler A Room there was a pipe with black insulation that was not secure, and in poor repair with frayed pieces on the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Nov 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the initial review on 11/12/25, all of the first aid kits in the facility did not have scissors or tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial review on 11/12/25: 1. In Room #2, there were cardboard carpet rolls and a bag of nails in the childcare space. 2. In Room #4, there were 2 unopened boxes of wooden blocks stored in the childcare space not set up for use. 3. In the Multipurpose Room, there was a cardboard box with plastic training cones stored in the play area not set up for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the initial review on 11/12/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment with TB testing on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about The Madden School
Is The Madden School licensed?
Yes. The Madden School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Madden School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Madden School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Madden School care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Madden School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Madden School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 649-7950 to confirm.
How much does The Madden School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 649-7950 to ask.
What is The Madden School's phone number?
(215) 649-7950.
Where is The Madden School?
2201 Margaret St, Philadelphia, PA 19137. The nearest other daycare we list is Philadelphia Garden Child Care Services, 0.1 miles away.