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259 W Coulter St, Philadelphia, PA
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Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 163 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 126 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 126 rules in all · 116 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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 7/15/26 facility persons #3,7, and 9 were observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. Facility persons #4, 5, and 6 were observed providing direct child care and their file did not include DHS FBI Clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training. Facility person # 8 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the electronic inspection on 7/27/2026 the file records for facility persons #3, 4,5,6, and 7 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 7/15/26 staff person #2 was responsible for 13 children, he did not know the name of child #1 (one of the children they were responsible for).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the electronic inspection on 7/27/2026 the file records for child # 2, and 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 7/15/26 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During the inspection on 7/15/26 the Department did not have immediate access to the files and records. File records for child # 2,3,4,5,6,7 and the files for staff persons #3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 were not available to the Department.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 7/15/2026 facility persons # 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 were observed providing direct child care these files were not available/accessible for review and were subsequently reviewed electronically on 7/27/26 their files did not include an initial health assessment and TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the electronic inspection on 7/27/2026 the file record for child #3 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the electronic inspection on 7/27/26 the file record for child # 6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & Training & CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the electronic inspection on 7/27/26 the file records for child# 4,5 and 7 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the electronic inspection on 7/27/26 the file record for child #4,5 and 7 did not include a completed emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the inspection on 7/15/26 the file record for staff person #1 did not include fire safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 7/15/26 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the inspection on 6/17/2026 the file record for child #7 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 6/17/2026 the file records for child # 5,6, and 8 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 6/17/26 the file records for child # 3, 5 and 8 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 6/17/2026 the Stem Room (5th & 6th Grade) did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #9 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the inspection on 6/17/26 the file records for child #2 did not include an intial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection on 6/17/2026 the monthly smoke alarm log was reviewed there was no record and there was no annual fire inspection report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“During the inspection on 6/17/2026 the refrigerator was observed having a reddish/pink liquid or substance at the bottom shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 6/17/2026 the file records for staff person #2 and 3 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 6/17/26 the file records for staff person #1 included an expired NSOR clearance dated 11/13/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 6/17/26 the 4th-5th Grade , 5th-6th grade and K-1st Grade classrooms were observed not having the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 6/17/26 the file records for child # 1,3,4,5 and 7 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection 1/13/26 the file records for staff person # 1, 2 and 3 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/13/26 the file for staff person #1 did not include required training: Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe; this training was required to be completed due to observation of children not washing hands on 11/20/25. The training was due by 12/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/13/26 child #1 was observed leaving their classroom alone unsupervised at 2:59 pm. Staff person #1 did not obtain the required trainings by 11/24/25: Supervision: Staff: Child Ratios and Supervision: What is Required?”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs
“During the inspection on 11/20/25 the file record for staff person #4 did not include a degree in human services field to qualify for the position”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the inspection on 11/20/25 the file record for staff person # 2 and 3 did not include annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 11/20/25 the file record for staff person #2 and 3 did not include annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 11/20/2025 the file records for staff person#2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Ongoing non-compliance-During the inspection on 11/20/25 at 3:44pm staff persons # 1 and 2 were observed with 27 school age children, the youngest child was a kindergarten student in the cafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 11/20/25 the file record for staff person # 3 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 11/20/2025 the cafe did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 11/20/25 staff person # 2 was observed serving children chicken alfredo salad platters and chocolate milk in the cafe. All of the children served did not wash their hands prior to eating.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 11/20/25 the file records for staff persons #2 and 3 did not include an updated/subsequent health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 staff person # 9 was observed serving children chicken Caesar salad platters and milk in the cafe. All of the children served did not wash their hands prior to eating.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file recor for child # 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record that an emergency drill was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file record for child #4 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 11/10/25 the file record for staff person # 1, 2,3, 5, 6, 7, and 11 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the facility did not have proof of installation for the smoke detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for child #1,2 and 4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file records for child # 4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file records for staff person#1,4,5,7,8,9 and 11 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for child # 1,2,3 and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for child #1,2,3, 4 and 5 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 at 3:20 pm staff persons # 9 and 10 were observed with 8 children in the cafe, staff person #9 stated that they were responsible for 3 children, staff person#10 stated that they were not responsible for any of the children present. At 3:51 pm staff person #4 was observed alone with 8 children in the gym and only knew the name of two children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 11/10 25 child# 1 and 4 were observed coming from the cafe to the gym to go to the bathroom alone unsupervised at 3:42 pm.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the first-aid kit in the Cafe was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 at 3:44 pm staff person # 9 was alone with 25 school age children in the cafe. At 3:50 staff persons # 9 and 10 were observed with 40 school age children alone in the cafe.”
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 staff person # 8 was observed in the gym alone unsupervised with 8 school age children at 3:55pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file records for staff person #5, 8 and 12 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file records for staff person # 9 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience and education to qualify for director position.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for staff #2, 3,5, 6,7 and 11 did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for staff persons #2, 3, 11 included an expired NSOR clearance. The file records for staff persons #5, 9, and 12 did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff person #10 was observed providing direct child care and they did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance and NSOR clearance. The file for staff person#2 included a state police clearance that was incomplete (missing a rap sheet). Staff person # 4 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include all of the out of state clearances required for state of Vermont.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for staff person #1,2,3,5, 6, 7, and 11 did not include annual fire safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file record for staff person #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11 and 12 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1,2,57,9,10 12--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR ). Staff person #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of (10/31/25). Staff person #4-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training). Staff person #3,5, 7,10, 12--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Mandated Reporter Training). Staff person #1, 5, 8,9,10, 12--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health & Safety Training).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for child #2 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file record for staff persons # 5,7 ,8 and 9 did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file records for staff person #5, 7,8, and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection 11/10/2025 staff person #10 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record established.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“During the inspection on1110/2025 spoiled milk was observed in the refrigerator (the milk had an expiration dates of 11/5/2025 and 11/10/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 11/10/25 the file records for staff persons #1, 3, 10 did not include a health assessment. The file records for staff persons # 6 and 11 did not include updated/subsequent health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 11/10/2025 the file records for child # 2,4 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Ongoing non-compliance from renewal inspection, staff person #1 file do not have the required verification of completion of required Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Ongoing non-compliance from renewal inspection, staff person #2 file do not have documentation of minimum 12 clock hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“Ongoing non-compliance from renewal inspection, staff persons #1 do not have a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Ongoing non-compliance from renewal inspection, staff persons #1 do not have verification of TB Testing on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“At the time of the inspection, child #1 Agreement Form did not specify date in which fees were due.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, staff person #5 file did not have documentation of minimum 12 clock hours of annual training.”
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Signed /Amount of fee
“At the time of inspection, child #1 and children #6 through #10, Agreement Forms did not specify the fee amount. Child #1 Agreement form was only signed by the parent and not the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection, the girl's bathroom toilets next to the gym were not flushing properly. One toilet was completely clogged.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of inspection, child #1 and children #4 through #9 Emergency Contact Forms did not include parents work addresses or work telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, child#1 and #4 Emergency Contact Forms did not contain the address of their physician or source of medical care. Children #1 and #8 did not have health insurance coverage information or policy number listed on the Emergency Contact Form. Child#5 did not have insurance policy number listed on Emergency Contact Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“At the time of inspection, child #1, #2 and #3, Agreement Forms did not have Admission Dates listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“At the time of inspection, child #1 Agreement Form did not have arrival or departure times, nor did it specify persons designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection, the Stem Room first aid kit was missing bandaids.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have drop off and pick up instructions or safe routes posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 did not have verification of TB Testing. Staff persons #6 and #8 did not have dates as to when their TB testing was conducted.”
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 did not have a health assessment on file.”
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of inspection, the 2 bathrooms (boy/girl) water temperatures both reached 126 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8 and #9, did not have updated staff evaluations on file. Last evaluation recorded was January, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
“At the time of inspection, the director was not present during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1 file did not have verification of completed Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person #9 DHS FBI Clearance and National Sex Offenders Certificate were unreadable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of inspection, staff person #4 file did not have the required verification of completion of required Health and Safety training.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, staff person #5 file did not have verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of inspection, the last fire drill conducted was 7.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1 file did not have verification of completion of Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1, #5 and #6 files did not contain required 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #9 files did not contain education and/or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not include addresses of individuals listed as authorized release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.176(a) Insured
“At the time of inspection, provider did not have verification of insurance or registration for the facility's vehicles used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection, updated copy of the facility's liability insurance was not available. Liability insurance posted expired January of 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of inspection, the Emergency Plan did not address a method as to how parents will be contacted at the end of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection, staff person #5 file did not have documentation of Emergency Plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“At the time of inspection, child #1 Emergency Contact Form did not specify whether child had disabilities or special needs in case of emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 the file records for staff person #2, 4, 7 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility. The file records for staff persons # 5 did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 staff person #13 was observed with 4 children alone from 7:30 am until 7:35 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 staff person #10 was observed taking/driving children to school alone. Staff person #10 was observed leaving at 7:53 am with 3 children, leaving at 8:15 am with 5 children and leaving at 8:25 am with four children alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the Stem Room, Art Room and Game Room did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for child # 1, 2,3,4,5,6,8, and 10 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file record for child #6 did not include the birth date of the child on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for child #1,3,4,5,6, 10 and 11 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for staff #9 did not include a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for child # 1,3,4,5,6, 10 and 11 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file record for staff person #3 did included a health assessment that was not acceptable (did not answer questions of suitability and if staff person had a communicable disease). The file record for staff person #7 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection on 11/30/ 2023 facility person#12 was observed on the premises while children were in care, facility person #12 arrived approximately 7: 55 am and did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record of an emergency drill be conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for child #1, 5,8, 9 and 11 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 the file record for staff person #9 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 the file records for child # 2,3,4,5,6, and 7 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for child #3,4, 6, 7, 10 and 11 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 it was determined that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 11/30/23 the file records for staff person # 6, 8,9 and 11 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 11/30/2023 the file record for staff person #6 did not include a FBI clearance. The file records for staff person #7 did not include a NSOR clearance. The file records for staff person # 9 did not include a NSOR clearance. Facility person #12 was observed on the premises while children were present and did not have a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, mandated reporter training and disclosure statement. Facility Person #6,7,9 and 12--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7-- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health & Safety Training).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the file records for staff person #1,6,9 and 11 did not include current fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 11/30/23 the first-aid kits in the cafe was missing gloves, scissors, soap and tweezers. The first aid kits in the Stem Room and the Art Room were missing gloves. The first aid kit in the Game room was missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the records of staff #3 and #5 did not include documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the records of staff #4, 6, 7 and 13 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the record of staff #13 did not include acceptable verification of experience, education or training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the record of staff #5 did not include a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the records of children #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not include full health reports dated in accordance with the requirements for medical exams for school attendance that were signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, 3 and 7 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the emergency contact information of child #7 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, staff #6 and #13 were unable to correctly identify the number of children in the room and only named 12 out of 18 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Game room and the Art room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, Certification Representative observed ceiling tiles in need of repair in the K room and small sharp metal rods sticking out of the bookshelf in the Game room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the records of staff #4 and #6 did not include documentation of training in the Health and Safety topics within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the record of staff #3 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the records of staff #8 and #11 contained First-aid and CPR trainings that were not accepted by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the records of staff # 1, 3, 5, 11, and 12 did not include documentation of completion of the Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on January 19, 2023, the record of staff #3 did not contain an FBI clearance, the record of staff #4 did not include an FBI clearance or the results of the NSOR verification, the record of staff #9 did not include the results of the NSOR verification, the record of staff #11 contained a mandated reporter training conducted more than 60 months prior, and the record of staff #13 did not include documentation of fingerprint submission for the FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SCHOOL AGE CHILD UNSUPERVISED IN THE COMPUTER LAB, AND OBSERVED MULTIPLE CHILDREN GO FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE UP TO THE UPPER LEVEL WHILE UNSUPERVISED ON THE STAIRWELL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 11-16-21) DID NOT CONTAIN THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE OR THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE RECORDS OF STAFF #2 (HIRED 10-6-21) AND STAFF #3 (HIRED 1-24-22) DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE RECORD OF STAFF #4 (HIRED 1-19-22) CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE THAT INDICATED THAT MORE INFORMATION WAS NEEDED REGARDING THE DISPOSITION AND THE GRADING OF CHARGES, THEREFORE WAS INCOMPLETE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN GAME ROOM AND THE TEEN ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
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259 W Coulter St, Philadelphia, PA
5534 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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5116 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club 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 July 15, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 126 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 116 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.
163, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 438-7394 to ask.
(215) 438-7394.
328 W Coulter St, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidazzle Kids, 0.1 miles away.