WONDERSPRING - New Market West
5901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
4.3· 12 reviews
The Seed School
- licensed capacity
- 139
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Seed School
The Seed School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 139 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 139 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 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 | 139 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Seed School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Seed School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 139 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249208
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 3, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Dec 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the ceiling in the preschool classroom on the second floor was observed with water stains.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the water temperature tested via a thermometer in the older toddler and preschool bathroom read 120F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 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: Dec 3, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“The window in the Preschool room 1/A located on the second floor did not have safety installed and opened to exceed 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Bathroom sinks on the 1st Floor and sink located near the Older Toddler room; exceeded temperature of 110.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Blue storage closet on the 1st Floor was not securely fastened to the wall. Taupe storage closet located on the 2nd Floor was not securely fastened to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed outdoor play space unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed classroom 1 with no cot list.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed outdoor play space needing to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“When flushing urinal in upstairs boys bathroom water overflowed flooding floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Seed School
Is The Seed School licensed?
Yes. The Seed School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Seed School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Seed School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 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 Seed School care for?
139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Seed School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Seed School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Seed School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 474-4500 to ask.
What is The Seed School's phone number?
(215) 474-4500.
Where is The Seed School?
5949 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Ashleys Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.