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Tiaerrah's Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tiaerrah's Playhouse
Tiaerrah's Playhouse is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 61 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school-aged children |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Extended care: Saturday care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (van service to and from the facility) |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tiaerrah's Playhouse has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tiaerrah's Playhouse
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246522
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/21/26 the health report reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not updated within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce an individual record for staff person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include policy number; child #2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain updated health assessments. There was also no initial health assessment for staff person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not specify fee amount to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the first aid kit reviewed in the gym area and infant room did not contain tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain a written evaluation within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not have a completed child abuse, PA state criminal clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR verification, New Jersey out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #4 was also observed working unsupervised with (6) school age children. The file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code) did not contain DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain required 10hr Health & Safety preservice training. Staff person #4 was observed working unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training, including mandated reporter training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain current annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain current pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain documentation regarding annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce updated copy of general liability insurance to cover persons on facility's premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce documentation of annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 no documentation was available to confirm that fire drills were conducted every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include name, address and telephone number for release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not reflect 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include a child service report providing information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA state clearance (dated 8/24/20), DHS FBI clearance (dated 8/31/20) and a NSOR certificate (dated 8/25/20). All clearances were more than 60 months old. File also did not contain NJ state clearances. There were no clearances available to review for staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 children were observed laying on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain child service report documenting child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the first aid kit observed in the main childcare space on the first floor and school age childcare space on the 3rd floor did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 staff person #4 was observed alone caring for 14 kids: mixed age level, youngest child was 3yo.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 there was no individual record to review for staff person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the health report for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were more than 12 months olde.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #5 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #5 did not contain an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 did and staff person #5 not have emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the first aid kit located in the older toddler classroom did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 did not include verification of childcare experience and education.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not specify the release person's address or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for child #1 contained an expired health assessment. Health assessment reviewed was dated 04/03/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment. The file reviewed for staff person #5 contained an expired health assessment. Health assessment dated 11/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) contained a child abuse clearance that was more than 60 months old. Clearance was dated 09/30/16). Staff person #3 also did not have New Jersey state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
Aug 24, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include first aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in the indoor play space on 1st and 2nd floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there was no first aid kit located in 1st floor indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the first aid kit located in the toddler 2 classroom (Under the Sea) did not contain scissors, soap or tape. The first aid kit located in upstairs classroom on right (yellow & gray room) did not contain gloves, tape or soap. The first aid kit located in young toddler classroom (Disney Jr) did not contain tape. The first aid kit located in 3rd floor preschool classroom did not contain tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there was a ladder observed at the bottom of the stairway used by children. Trash, mop and (3) buckets were observed in outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there was peeling paint observed in 1st floor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 refrigerator located outside of Disney Jr room did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #5 did not specify arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #5 did not specify child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include policy number, The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #5 were incomplete not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain health assessment. The file reviewed for child #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 06/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 diapers containing human secretions were observed in the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
Aug 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/5/22, at approximately 2:30pm, a child was observed napping alone and unattended in the young toddler room with no staff supervision. (child#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/5/22, at approximately 2:30pm, a child was observed napping alone and unattended in the young toddler room with no staff supervision. (child#1”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A trash can in the children's bathroom the 3rd level was observed full of waste with no lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tiaerrah's Playhouse
Is Tiaerrah's Playhouse licensed?
Yes. Tiaerrah's Playhouse is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tiaerrah's Playhouse last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tiaerrah's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Tiaerrah's Playhouse care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Tiaerrah's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tiaerrah's Playhouse's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tiaerrah's Playhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 271-6956 to ask.
What is Tiaerrah's Playhouse's phone number?
(215) 271-6956.
Where is Tiaerrah's Playhouse?
1610 Mckean St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Totally Tots, 0.1 miles away.