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Vare Washington School
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About Vare Washington School
Vare Washington School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Vare Washington School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257163
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 13, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe the emergency plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #4-#6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe 12 hours of annual childcare training in the file of staff persons #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the criminal record, child abuse registry, FBI, or NSOR verification in the file of staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the files of staff persons #1-#6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while children staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a health assessment in the files of child #1-#10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.94(a)(6) Remove all persons in one trip
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills, last dated 07/10/25, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, 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: May 20, 2026
May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 05/14/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe services provided in writing on the service agreement form in the files of child #1-#10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 05/14/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 04/16/24, Cert Rep observed a health assessment dated 07/20/21, however did not observe a subsequent health assessment in the file of staff person #1. This is beyond the 24-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“During the renewal inspection on 04/16/24, 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: Apr 23, 2024
Apr 24, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have liability insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer in it.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During my inspection I observed that the non of the staff were assigned the responsibility of a specific group of children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, who was hired in 2022, did not have copies of their out of state clearances. 1. Sex offender clearance 2. Child abuse clearance”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired in 2017, did not have a current mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
May 2, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have the DHS contact information posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have verification of the education, and staff 3, did not have verification of their child care experiences.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's was out of ratio in the lunch room, which doing bathroom breaks, and changing activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February, 2016, did not have their out-of-state NSOR certification, or child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
- Jan 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff files I observed that staff 2 did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have a transportation plan posted in any of their room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have a daily schedule posted an any of their rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“While reviewing the renewal paperwork I observed that the emergency plan did not have how parent' were goint to be contacted before and after the emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February 2016, does not contain any of their out-of-state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have the DHS contact information posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4 did not have the address of the person they can be released to on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Vare Washington School
Is Vare Washington School licensed?
Yes. Vare Washington School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Vare Washington School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vare Washington School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Vare Washington School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Vare Washington School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 468-1645 to confirm.
How much does Vare Washington School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 468-1645 to ask.
What is Vare Washington School's phone number?
(215) 468-1645.
Where is Vare Washington School?
1114 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Hearts, under 0.1 miles away.