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1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
United Communities-Sharswood has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. United Communities-Sharswood is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
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.
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.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 952-8577 to ask.
(215) 952-8577.
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