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Philadelphia, PA 19124 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ticklez and Gigglez
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Ticklez and Gigglez
Ticklez and Gigglez is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ticklez and Gigglez has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ticklez and Gigglez
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00258020
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 38 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Background checks 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“At the time of renewal inspection on 6/18/26 observed that a first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children did not contain soap, water, scissors and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of renewal inspection on 6/18/26, emergency contact information of child #1did not include health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2026
3280.75(a) In facility
“At the time of the renewal inspection on 6/18/26, a first aid kit was not present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the renewal inspection on 6/18/26, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain current documentation of mandated reporter training and a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. The mandated reporter training certificate and NSOR clearance on file were both more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection on 6/18/26, emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Last update was on 5/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3280.31(e) Age and training
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, file of staff person #1 did not include 12 annual clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #1 included only 11 clock hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, file of staff person #2, who is not a provisional hire, did not include DHS required FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25 observed cots were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, file of staff person #3 did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“At the time of the renewal inspection on 9/25/25, the health assessment for staff person #1, dated 9/23/24, was verified as not being completed by the physician's office whose signature appears on the form and is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, file of staff person #2 and #4 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of the renewal inspection on 9/25/25, the files of child #2 and child #4 did not include updated health reports. The health report on file for child #2 is dated 1/25/24, and the health report on file for child #4 is dated 3/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, emergency contact information of child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in a traffic area used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection on 9/25/25 observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“At the time of the renewal inspection on 9/25/25, three staff health assessments were observed on file for staff person #1. Two of the assessments were filled out but had the signature dates whited out. Staff person #1 confirmed that the health assessment dated 9/23/24 was correct. However, upon further review and confirmation received from the physician office, it was determined that the health assessment from 9/23/24 is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection on 6/26/25, file of staff person #1 did not include the results of child abuse clearance from the state of Delaware in which staff #1 resided within the last 5 years. Staff person #1 is not provisional hires and was observed in the room with children. Non-compliance continues since 5/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3280.191 Individual Records
“At the time of the inspection on 6/26/25, facility person #2 was observed being with children in main room, did not have a complete file for volunteers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
May 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3280.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection on 5/9/25, file of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection on 5/9/25, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 1/28/25”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2025
3280.31(f)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
“At the time of the inspection on 5/9/25, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification that staff person #1 and #2 have completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection on 5/9/25, file of staff person #1 did not include PA State police clearance and NSOR certificate. File of staff person #2 did not include the results of child abuse clearance from the state of Delaware in staff #2 resided within the last 5 years. Staff person #1 and #2 are not provisional hires.”
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Sep 30, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At the time of renewal inspection observed 71 children ranging in age from infant to preschool with only one primary staff persons present in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of renewal inspection, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 06/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that a service label of fire extinguisher in the kitchen area expired in 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 and #3 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: Oct 6, 2024
3280.119 Infant sleep position
“At the time of renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 sleeping in a bouncer seat, which is not a sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that rest equipment is not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed vinyl floor tiles cracked and had missing pieces in the bathroom used by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3280.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of the complaint investigation observed on the video footage that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm and put in the bathroom in the darkness for approximately one minute while holding the door closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
3280.113(c)/3280.113(e) No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the complaint investigation observed on the video footage that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm and put in the bathroom in the darkness for approximately one minute while holding the door closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
Nov 28, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection, staff person #2 did not renew pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved PQAS curriculum. Non-compliance continues since 10/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.31(f)/3280.31(f)(10) Age and training/Age and training
“At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 included Pediatric first aid and CPR training obtained on 5/2/23 but was not from an approved curriculum. Non-compliance continues since 10/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not renew pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved PQAS curriculum.”
3280.26(a)(2)/3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a location for children to be sheltered away from the facility in the event of an emergency requiring relocation. Emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3280.31(f) Age and training
“At the time of the renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff of person #1 included Pediatric first aid and CPR training obtained on 5/2/23 but was not from an approved curriculum.”
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3280.26(b) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed or updated annually. Written verification of emergency plan review was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 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: Oct 26, 2023
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include current PA state criminal history check. LAst state police clearance on file was from 12/21/17 and was more than 60 months old. File of staff person #3, who is not a provisional hired, did not include PA state child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3280.31(e) Age and training
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #2 had only 4 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A PHYSICAL ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR AND WAS PAST THEIR 90 PERIOD.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
Oct 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“CENTER DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL LESS 24 MONTHS (PHYSICAL DATE 5/23/2019).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Ticklez and Gigglez
Is Ticklez and Gigglez licensed?
Yes. Ticklez and Gigglez is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ticklez and Gigglez last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ticklez and Gigglez had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Ticklez and Gigglez care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ticklez and Gigglez accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ticklez and Gigglez's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ticklez and Gigglez cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 971-7504 to ask.
What is Ticklez and Gigglez's phone number?
(267) 971-7504.
Where is Ticklez and Gigglez?
Philadelphia, PA 19124. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.