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United Communities-Sharswood

2300 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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About United Communities-Sharswood

United Communities-Sharswood is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for United Communities-Sharswood

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258087
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/09/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

  2. Jun 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a written staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months, in the files on staff persons #1-#2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the BEO form was submitted by the operator as a part of the renewal process.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, dates observed 1/13/25 and 5/12/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3) Signed /Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe a service agreement form in the file of child #1. Cert Rep also did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

  3. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/03/24, Cert Rep observed the emergency plan training in the file of staff person #3 dated 09/01/22. This is beyond the annual requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/03/24, Cert Rep observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 dated 03/29/22, the subsequent health assessment was not observed. Cert Rep also observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #2 dated 03/15/22, the subsequent health assessment was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/03/24, Cert Rep observed that the BEO form was not submitted by the provider prior to the start of the inspection or by COB on the day of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

  5. May 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have they health & safety training, and staff 1-3 did not have their 1 hrs health & safety training update.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home and work addresses and telephone numbers on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their liability insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

  6. Apr 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have local traffic safety letter that goes to the authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022

  7. Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 3, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, & 6, did not have their release person address, and or telephone number on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 allowed the children to leave the room without supervision several times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in room B9A did not have a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired on October 2021 does not contain a completed NSOR certification”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a current physical or TB screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022

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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Questions about United Communities-Sharswood

Is United Communities-Sharswood licensed?

Yes. United Communities-Sharswood is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was United Communities-Sharswood 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 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has United Communities-Sharswood had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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.

Does United Communities-Sharswood accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are United Communities-Sharswood's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does United Communities-Sharswood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 952-8577 to ask.

What is United Communities-Sharswood's phone number?

(215) 952-8577.

Where is United Communities-Sharswood?

2300 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is The Avenues Child Care, 0.2 miles away.

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