Avenue of The Arts KinderCare
777 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
4.9· 31 reviews
Western Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Western Community Center
Western Community Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 145 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Western Community Center has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Western Community Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248960
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 7 visits
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in Drexel, George Town, Providence, OST rooms and the hallway on the second floor of the main building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed mice droppings in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include updated copies of Criminal, Child abuse or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 5 did not include an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
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, staff person #1 did not have a valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
Nov 3, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN # 1,2 AND 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 9/27/2021, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE CRIMINAL OR FBI HISTORY INFORMATION REQUIRED THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS #3,4,5,7,8,9 AND 10”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
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 STAFF PERSONS # 4 AND 6 DID NOT HAVE UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
Aug 23, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS REVEALED THAT STAFF PERSON #1, COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE INJURIES ON A CHILD UNDER STAFF PERSON #1 CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2021
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Western Community Center
Universal Early Learning Center
1415 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA
ABC&123 Saudia Academy
Philadelphia, PA 19146 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 32 reviews
Marlen 1
1740 South St Suite Ll 100, Philadelphia, PA
5.0· 6 reviews
Learning Train Academy
629 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA
4.2· 9 reviews
The Aspen Grove School
1600 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA
4.4· 38 reviews
Early Childhood Environments
762 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Sunrise Ost at Edwin M Stanton Elementary
1620 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA
Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel
300 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
FAQ
Questions about Western Community Center
Is Western Community Center licensed?
Yes. Western Community Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Western Community Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Western Community Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Western Community Center care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Western Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Western Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Western Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 735-1261 to ask.
What is Western Community Center's phone number?
(215) 735-1261.
Where is Western Community Center?
1613 South St # 21, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Marlen 1, 0.1 miles away.