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Thinking Out of the Box
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Thinking Out of the Box
Thinking Out of the Box is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks to 10 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thinking Out of the Box has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Thinking Out of the Box
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254665
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person # 1 stated that they used their hands to spank a child attending the daycare on 2 separate occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Water temperature measured above 110 degrees Fahrenheit in infant house in bathrooms located on the first floor and second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff member number one did not have emergency plan training on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the infant room had sticky residue in most areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff member number one did not have two written, nonfamily references on file during the time of the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“First Aid Lockbox located on the second floor of the Infant House was not properly secured on the high shelf and may be hazardous.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, it was observed on the second floor in building addressed 13 s 56th, had a window on far left and far right needed to be modified or adjusted to limit opening to 6 inches or fewer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff member number one did not have Child Abuse or FBI clearances on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed broken tile in front of children cubby in upstairs child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
- Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Thinking Out of the Box
Is Thinking Out of the Box licensed?
Yes. Thinking Out of the Box is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Thinking Out of the Box last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thinking Out of the Box had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Thinking Out of the Box care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Thinking Out of the Box accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Thinking Out of the Box's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thinking Out of the Box cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 748-3300 to ask.
What is Thinking Out of the Box's phone number?
(215) 748-3300.
Where is Thinking Out of the Box?
13 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy, 0.1 miles away.