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Watson T Comly Elementary

1001 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116

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About Watson T Comly Elementary

Watson T Comly Elementary 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 3 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-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Watson T Comly Elementary

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255757
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 05/04/26, the Certification Representative review the content records of Staff #1. Staff #1 content of records did not contain an initial Pediatric First Aid training certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At the time of facility inspection on 4/23/25 or when the paperwork was submitted electronically. There was no file for staff #1, hire date10/2024, the staffer was observed working with the children and serving snack.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “There was no written proof staff #1 and #2 did not have written proof of complying with the DHS-required CPSL requirements at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the staff files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

  3. Mar 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191/3270.192(1) Individual Records/Name, address, and phone

      “There was no staff file for individuals #1 and #2 at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #1 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “There was no written proof of a physical on file for staff #1 and #2 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #1 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “There was no written proof of staff #1 and #2 complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #1 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “At the time of inspection on 3/21/24, the facility liability insurance on file had an expiration date of 6/1/2022. There was no written proof of current liability insurance on file. The information was not posted during the follow-up on 4/22/24..”
  4. Mar 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At time of inspection, individual staff files were not available on-site for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “At time of inspection, children's records were not available for review at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their record as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023

  5. Mar 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At time of inspection, staff person # 1-3 did not have current health assessments documented in their records. In addition, staff person # 1 and 3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in their records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1)/3270.241(b)(10) Initial and subsequent health reports/Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.

      “At time of inspection, Child # 1-3 did not have health assessment reports documented in their records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “During time of inspection, Staff person #1 did not have a copy of NSOR certificate documented in their file. Staff person # 2 did not have current state police, child abuse, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in their file. Staff person #3 did not have FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions

      “During time of inspection, the first aid kit used for the childcare and excursion did not have tweezers and a bottle of water present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 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 Watson T Comly Elementary

Is Watson T Comly Elementary licensed?

Yes. Watson T Comly Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Watson T Comly Elementary last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Watson T Comly Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Watson T Comly Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Watson T Comly Elementary'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 Watson T Comly Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 378-9700 to ask.

What is Watson T Comly Elementary's phone number?

(267) 378-9700.

Where is Watson T Comly Elementary?

1001 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Star Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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