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The Schwartz Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Schwartz Preschool
The Schwartz Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Schwartz Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Schwartz Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 63 children
- License number
- #CER-00249321
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the FBI Clearance or NSOR certificate in the file of staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or not applicable specified on the service agreement form in the files of child #1-#5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, while reviewing the facility's fire drill log, Cert Rep did not observe that the fire system manual testing was conducted or documented within the past 30 days. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 11/13/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe 12 hours of annual childcare training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, during facility walk through, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on the top of a table in the Older Toddler classroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, Cert Rep observed in the Preschool Room, the area rugs were raised and not secured to the floor, posing a trip hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep did not observe the physician's contact phone number on the emergency contact form in the file of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep did not observe services to be provided on the service agreement to the family and the child, in the file of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing required facility paperwork, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed that several clearances were missing from the new staff person's file, date of hire 11/21/24. Cert Rep did not observe the Out of state child abuse and neglect registry, the NSOR Certificate, or the Out of state Sex Offender Registry in the file of Staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed working in a childcare position in the facility and does not meet the requirements for provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing the emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants and toddlers in the facility's emergency plan. While reviewing required facility paperwork, Cert Rep did observe the completed document, but did not observe the date that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have whom they could be released to on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have medication log for the children's prescription.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“During my inspection I observed that there were several students that had medication that was not labeled with their name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have acceptable verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have their admission date on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 118 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3 did not have their parents' home address on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have written posted transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.133(1) Original container
“During my inspection I observed medication in the facility that was not in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Feb 8, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety letter that they send to the local authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 15 hired on December, 2021, did not have her FBI clearance, or their mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3-17, did not have their verification of child experience, and staff 16 did not have verification of their education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“While reviewing the children 's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have a signed agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the classrooms had a emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, 5, 7, did not have their health insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, did not have their parent's work and or home, address or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, 9,12,14,15 -17, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have current liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11-17, did not have their annual 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Schwartz Preschool
Is The Schwartz Preschool licensed?
Yes. The Schwartz Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Schwartz Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Schwartz Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Schwartz Preschool care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Schwartz Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Schwartz Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Schwartz Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 922-2095 to ask.
What is The Schwartz Preschool's phone number?
(215) 922-2095.
Where is The Schwartz Preschool?
412 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Old Pine Community Center, under 0.1 miles away.