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The Smart Cookie

6632 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
licensed capacity
11
open each week
7 days
Call (267) 766-6335Directions

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About The Smart Cookie

The Smart Cookie is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11 PM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
11 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity11 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Smart Cookie has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Smart Cookie

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
11 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247416
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Oct 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the refrigerator in the middle room did not have a working thermometer in it to ensure the temperature remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the file for staff person #1 only had one written reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/21/25, information on how to electronically access the regulations and the phone number for the SE Regional Office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/21/25, information regarding the facility's location, safe routes when dropping off and picking up children, and traffic patterns around the facility had not been developed, posted or sent to the local police department annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the written plan describing the procedures that will be followed if a child needs emergency medical care was not posted in each child care space at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

  2. Jun 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “At time of initial inspection on 6/25/25, the receipt of the purchase/installation of the fire system was not available or on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

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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FAQ

Questions about The Smart Cookie

Is The Smart Cookie licensed?

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

When was The Smart Cookie last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Smart Cookie had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Cookie care for?

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

Does The Smart Cookie accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Smart Cookie's hours?

Every day, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Smart Cookie cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 766-6335 to ask.

What is The Smart Cookie's phone number?

(267) 766-6335.

Where is The Smart Cookie?

6632 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is The Tiny Classroom, 0.1 miles away.

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