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The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu
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About The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu
The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 105 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
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Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252576
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Feb 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 2/5/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The original health and safety training was unable to be located only the one hour update. Staff person #2 will need to complete the Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 .”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the inspection on 2/5/26 the Director was unable to locate the fire drill log for the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 2/5/26 staff person #1 did not have a current NSOR on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
Feb 7, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 child #1 and #2 were observed sleeping in their cribs with a u-shaped pillow.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 A cubbie unit, shelf and changing table with a tipping hazard were observed in the young toddler room. A shelf and a cubbie unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the preschool classroom. A broken drawer and a broken doorknob were observed in the child's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 an outlet box was observed with a broken cover in the young toddler room and an outlet strip with uncovered outlets was observed in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 2/7/25 the file for staff person #2 does not have child abuse clearance or PA State police clearance required attachment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement form for child #3 and #4 have not been updated for over six months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file at the faclity.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training part 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety part 1 and part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 the trashcan in the toddler classroom used for diapers was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 shelf units and cubbie units with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed in the toddler room and preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include the child abuse clearance or the attachments with the PA Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/23 the file for staff person #1 had an expired child abuse clearance and an expired mandated reporter's training certificate. The file for staff person #2 did not have a valid PA Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/23 staff person was observed working alone with 4 young toddlers and 1 infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/2023 the file for staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain the health and safety one hour update. The file for staff person #2 did not contain the 10-hour health and safety training and did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
Dec 20, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, staff persons #1 and 2 contained verification of Fire Safety dated more than 12-months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the health assessment for staff person #3 did not contain record of the staff person being free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the emergency contact form and financial agreement were not updated in the previous 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the fire drill log for the 2022 licensing year contained only one fire drill dated 10/31/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the staff files for staff persons #1 and 2 did not contain verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the health assessment on record for child #1 was dated more than 12-months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.111(c)/3270.113(e) Promote development/Restraints prohibited
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the children in the infant room were contained in high chairs from 09:45 am until 10:55 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the cribs in the infant room did not contain certification showing compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the sinks in the two-year-old room and the preschool room did not contain handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers and scissors; the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, outlet covers in the infant room and toddler gross motor room did not have protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the files for staff persons #1 and 2 contained verification of pediatric first aid and CPR training more than two-years-old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu
Is The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu licensed?
Yes. The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Smart Center of Child Dev Edu care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 227-2700 to confirm.
How much does The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 227-2700 to ask.
What is The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu's phone number?
(215) 227-2700.
Where is The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu?
3301 W Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA 19129. The nearest other daycare we list is Prodigy Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.