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The Norment School

27 S 40th St 1st Floor Commercial, Philadelphia, PA 191044.0· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days

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About The Norment School

The Norment School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: children ages 1-6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 1-6
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers and for Preschoolers
StaffUpdated background checks and clearances, education credits, experience working directly with children, Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training, health & safety and fire safety training
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Partial weekend childcare (Saturday hours vary)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidy and private pay parents
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Norment School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Norment School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
32 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252146
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “On February 5, 2026, portable heaters were used in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

  2. Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 01/08/26, during the renewal inspection, plastic gloves, wipes in their plastic packaging, and diapers in their plastic packaging were on the toy shelves and cubbies in the classroom leaving them accessible to young toddlers and infants that were in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

  3. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a continuous written record documenting that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

  4. Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per the provider's admission, staff person #1 was not able to explain how a child obtained a scratch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

  5. May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “Per the provider's admission, during one occasion in April, one facility person was present with four children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

  6. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “At the time of inspection, the agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024

  8. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Norment School

Is The Norment School licensed?

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

When was The Norment School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Norment School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Norment School care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Norment School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Norment School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Norment School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 980-0525 to ask.

What is The Norment School's phone number?

(215) 980-0525.

Where is The Norment School?

27 S 40th St 1st Floor Commercial, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is A Mothers Hand to Hold Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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