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The Olde City Day School
- licensed capacity
- 201
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Olde City Day School
The Olde City Day School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 201 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 201 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 201 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Olde City Day School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 201 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260398
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 15 visits · 67 rules in all · 61 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 19
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Records and paperwork 10
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 15, 2026Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/16/26, it was discovered that on 7/6/26 child #1 eloped from a line formed outside of the classroom. Once inside of the classroom staff person #1 noticed child was not present in the classroom. Child #1 was subsequently found alone unsupervised in the facility's play space. The amount of time child was unsupervised is unknown.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/15/26, video footage was observed of 7/6/26. Staff person #2 then pushed child #1 to the floor and climbed on top of the child#1 restricting their movement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/15/26, video footage was observed of 7/6/26. Staff person was observed aggressively pulling child #2 into the Ladybugs classroom. Staff person #2 then pushed child #1 to the floor and climbed on top of the child. Staff person #1 then put aggressively put child #2 into a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Jul 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/16/26, it was discovered that on 7/6/26 child #1 eloped from a line formed outside of the classroom. Once inside of the classroom staff person #1 noticed child was not present in the classroom. Child #1 was subsequently found alone unsupervised in the facility's play space. The amount of time child was unsupervised is unknown.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/15/26, video footage was observed of 7/6/26. Staff person #2 then pushed child #1 to the floor and climbed on top of the child#1 restricting their movement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/15/26, video footage was observed of 7/6/26. Staff person was observed aggressively pulling child #2 into the Ladybugs classroom. Staff person #2 then pushed child #1 to the floor and climbed on top of the child. Staff person #1 then put aggressively put child #2 into a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 3/2/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 3/2/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a state police clearance that was incomplete (it did not include the results of the clearance).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training and mandated reporter training). Staff persons # 2 and 4 have unacceptable first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 3/2/26, staff person #1 admitted that they took the hand of child #1 and made them hit child #2 back after observing child #2 hit child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 3/2/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 3/2/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a state police clearance that was incomplete (it did not include the results of the clearance).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training and mandated reporter training). Staff persons # 2 and 4 have unacceptable first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 3/2/26, staff person #1 admitted that they took the hand of child #1 and made them hit child #2 back after observing child #2 hit child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Sep 5, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the inspection on 9/22/2025 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the inspection on 9/22/25 the file record for child # 3 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the inspection on 9/22/25 the Caterpillars classroom did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the inspection on 9/22/25 the file record for child #4 included a health report that did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 9/22/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 9/22/2025 the Caterpillars classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for any 13 children present receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 5/19/25, video footage from 5/16/25 was reviewed in which staff person #1 was observed pushing child #1 three times throughout video, one time resulting in child#1 falling on a toy head first. Staff person #2 was observed handling and moving children roughly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 5/19/25 two tiles were observed cracked in the hallway, causing a tripping/safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the inspection on 5/19/25 the pictures depicted child #1 being restricted/restrained by the waist by a leash/rope type apparatus.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 5/19/25, video footage from 5/16/25 was reviewed in which staff person #1 was observed pushing child #1 three times throughout video, one time resulting in child#1 falling on a toy head first. Staff person #2 was observed handling and moving children roughly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 5/19/25 two tiles were observed cracked in the hallway, causing a tripping/safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the inspection on 5/19/25 the pictures depicted child #1 being restricted/restrained by the waist by a leash/rope type apparatus.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/2/25 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed with 12 children in the Dragonflies classroom. Staff person#1 only knew 1 out of the 6 children they were assigned to. Staff person# 2 knew the names and whereabouts of the 6 children they were assigned to.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the Lady Bugs classroom was observed having areas of peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file records for child # 2,7 and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the inspection 10/28/24 the file records child 4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the Bumblebees classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for three children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file record for staff person #8 did not include a NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for staff #3 and 6 did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 a cracked tile was observed in the Glowworms classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file records for child # 4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for child #1,2,3,4,7, 9 and 10 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file record for child # 9 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for child # 9 and 10 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the Glowworms, Caterpillars and Grasshoppers classrooms did not have an appropriate (a sign of the requirement of when to wash hands: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) handwashing sign near the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 10/28/24 the file records for staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the provider tested the smoke alarm, and the system did not sound and the lights did not flash in half of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file record for staff person #7 did not include the required updated health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for staff person #1,3 and 4 did not include fire safety training (date of hire 10/11/17).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the inspection on 8/5/2024 child #1(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus(bouncy sleep).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
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Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 6/24/24, video footage of 6/21/24 was reviewed and child#1 was observed separated from their class having movie time. Per staff person #4 child#1 was removed from movie time due to being "busy". While child #1 sat at the table with no alternative activity from 11:07 am until 11:21am while staff person #4 put out the cots in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the inspection on 6/24/2024 the file record for staff person #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 6/24/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
May 24, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff person #3 was observed working serving food to children, was previously removed due to lack of CPSL requirements on 5/3/24. The file record for staff person #3 did not include a FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. The file record for staff person #4 did not include a FBI clearance or proof of fingerprinting. Staff person # 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff persons # 5 and 6 did not know how many children were in the classroom. Staff person #5 claimed responsibility for 8 children and staff person #6 claimed responsibility for 10 children. Both staff said that there were 19 children in the classroom, there were 18 children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 the file record for staff person #1,2, and 3 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff persons # 5 and 6 did not know how many children were in the classroom. Staff person #5 claimed responsibility for 8 children and staff person #6 claimed responsibility for 10 children. Both staff said that there were 19 children in the classroom, there were 18 children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health & Safety Training).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 5/24/2024 the file records for staff person#4 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff person #3 did not have a complete file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 5/24/2024 the file records for staff person #1, 2 and 4 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 5/24/24 child #1, 2, and 3 were observed being directly cared for by individual #4 and 5 unsupervised by any staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
May 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.37(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade & enrolled in training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 5/7/2024 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Ongoing non-compliance-During the inspection on 5/7/2024 staff person #1 only knew 1 of the names of the three children that they were responsible for in the Fireflies classroom.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Ongoing non-compliance-During the inspection on 5/7/2024 the file records for staff person#3 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Ongoing non-compliance- Staff person #2 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Staff person #2-Pediatric First Aid/ CPR training).”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1--- has unacceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
May 3, 2024Complaint investigation15 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training & Health & Safety).”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff person #5 did not include emergency plan training.”
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the inspection 5/3/2024 classroom #1 was observed empty (the classroom did not have any child furniture, equipment , materials or toys). The classroom was not set up for active child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file records for staff person #3 and 5 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff persons 5 and 7 were observed with 10 children, and the youngest child was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 a closet was observed open with toxics (paint) accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 classroom #1 was observed did not have any carpet or tiles, the carpet was removed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff person #3 did not know the names of the children they were specifically assigned to.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file records for staff person #3 and 5 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not a have file. Staff person #6 was observed in the kitchen preparing meals and did not have a file.”
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff persons # 3, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff persons # 3, and 5 did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file records for staff person#3 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include a completed state police clearance (including the record/ results). Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care, the file for staff person #3 did not include out of state clearances for New York and a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #5 did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #6 was observed in the kitchen preparing meals and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff persons #1,3,4, 5 and 6 may not work in the child care position.”
3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee
“As a result of the investigation on 5/3/2024 it was determined that the facility released child #1 to an individual that was not listed a guardian or designated person authorized to be a release person on emergency contact form or authorization for release paperwork on 4/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
May 3, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training & Health & Safety).”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff person #5 did not include emergency plan training.”
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the inspection 5/3/2024 classroom #1 was observed empty (the classroom did not have any child furniture, equipment , materials or toys). The classroom was not set up for active child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file records for staff person #3 and 5 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff persons 5 and 7 were observed with 10 children, and the youngest child was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 a closet was observed open with toxics (paint) accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 classroom #1 was observed did not have any carpet or tiles, the carpet was removed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff person #3 did not know the names of the children they were specifically assigned to.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file records for staff person #3 and 5 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not a have file. Staff person #6 was observed in the kitchen preparing meals and did not have a file.”
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff persons # 3, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff persons # 3, and 5 did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file records for staff person#3 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include a completed state police clearance (including the record/ results). Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care, the file for staff person #3 did not include out of state clearances for New York and a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #5 did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #6 was observed in the kitchen preparing meals and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff persons #1,3,4, 5 and 6 may not work in the child care position.”
3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee
“As a result of the investigation on 5/3/2024 it was determined that the facility released child #1 to an individual that was not listed a guardian or designated person authorized to be a release person on emergency contact form or authorization for release paperwork on 4/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Aug 30, 2023Inspection29 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for staff person #13 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for staff person #8 included an expired state police clearance, expired child abuse and expired FBI clearance. The file record for staff person #13 included a state police with pending results, a child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes and the file record did not include a NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #14 included an unacceptable FBI clearance (Dept of Education) and did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff persons # 8, 13 and 14 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for staff #3, 4 ,5,6,7,8, and 9 did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file records for staff persons #13 and 14 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the inspection 9/18/23 classroom # 9 and 10 were observed as being storage. The classroom was not set up for active child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 electrical outlets were observed not having protective receptacle covers inside of them in classroom #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 toxics (lotion) was observed accessible to children in classroom#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the first-aid kit in the classroom# 2 was missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 classroom #5 was observed having 3 infants receiving direct childcare while having an active leak from the ceiling. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the bathrooms and classrooms did not have a handwashing sign near the toilets and sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 classroom# 1,2,3, 5 and 6 did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 staff persons # 8, 12 and 15 were observed with 10 children and did not know the names of the children in their assigned group. Staff persons #10,16 and 17 were observed with 15 children and did not know the names of the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(5) Amount of fee/Designated release persons
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for child # 4 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child #5 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for child #8 did not include a completed emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(5) Parent home/work address, phone/Information re: special needs
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for child #2,3,5,7 and 9 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child #4 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file records for child #1, 3, and 10 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. The file records for child #1,2,3,5, 6 and 19 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 classroom #11 did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #11 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in classroom # 1,2,3,5, and 6”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 staff person # 11 did not wash the children's hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for staff persons #10, 13 and 14 did not include an initial health assessment. The file records for staff persons # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for #child 11 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file records for child #1,2,4,6,9 and 10 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file record for staff person#12 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file record for staff person #12 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 classrooms #1,2,3,5 and 6 did not have evacuation routes posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 9//18/23 the file records for staff persons # 1,2,4,5,6, and 8, did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 9/18/23 the cots in classroom #1 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation on August 2, 2023, it was confirmed that a staff person was observed on camera roughly grabbing a child and placing him into his seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
May 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During unannounced inspection on May 24, 2023, Certification representative observed staff #1 and #2 with a total of 18 children (14 older toddlers and 4 preschool children).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE, AND THE BEETLES CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CONTAINED IMMUNIZATION RECORD ONLY) - PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED 4-18-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PLAY SPACE, OLDER TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL 1, BUMBLEBEES, INFANT AND BEETLES CLASSROOMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT OF CHILD #2 WAS AN AFTER VISIT SUMMARY, WHICH WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE FIREFLIES, LADYBUGS AND BUMBLEBEE ROOMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Olde City Day School
Is The Olde City Day School licensed?
Yes. The Olde City Day School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Olde City Day School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Olde City Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 15 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 61 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 Olde City Day School care for?
201, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Olde City Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Olde City Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Olde City Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 437-3002 to ask.
What is The Olde City Day School's phone number?
(267) 437-3002.
Where is The Olde City Day School?
5534 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Mastery Charter Pickett Campus, 0.1 miles away.