The Giving Tree
420 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA
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Zhang Sah is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Zhang Sah has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 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 allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect request, the out of state sex offender request, or the out of state criminal history request in the staff files of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep observed a large hole in the ceiling with a leak, dripping into a bucket, upon entering the indoor play space in the 1st floor rear room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe two written references in the staff file of staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person specified by a parent on the service agreement form in the files of child #1, 3, and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe signed parental consent for transportation, swimming, and wading in the files of child #1and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the files of child #3-#5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/16/25 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 10/08/25. Cert Rep learned that child #1 eloped from the facility and was found by a local business located a few doors down from the facility. Staff #1 and #2 were supervising a group of 17 PS children, staff #1 was assigned child #1 for supervision, and neither staff were aware that the child eloped from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“During the renewal inspection on 08/20/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the hypothetical location for each drill is the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 08/20/25, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe an operating thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 08/20/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, the last drill on file was 08/13/24, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted and documented on 02/20/24, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert Rep did not observe the initial health assessment in the files of staff persons #2-#4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the school-aged classroom sitting on a shelf, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert Rep observed that page 1 the disclosure statement was missing in the files of staff persons #1-#8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint at the windows in the 2nd floor dojo room - Areas of the rug were stripping in the classroom located on 2nd floor”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had a volunteer state police clearance in file dated 6/20/19 -Staff # 4 who is under the 45-day provisional waiver hire, FBI was the incorrect FBI, and not the DHS FBI.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of staff eval in file”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS -Staff # 4 did not have documentation of education and 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS - Staff # 5 and # 6 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.72(b) Screened
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The 2nd floor dojo room's window was opened and not screened.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have emergency contacts in the 2nd floor classroom where children were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5 did not have documentation of a current health assessment file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, the facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not specify shelter in place and shelter away location.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 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 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have a current health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 5 and # 6 did not have a health assessment in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have their local traffic safety letter that gets sent to their local authorities annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 5, did not have emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent information on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have there parent's information on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their date of admission on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 5, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have the operator signature on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the indoor play space, and the dojo did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in the main room upstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 5, did not have verification of the education and/or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 5, did not have wo written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not practiced any of their emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had hole in the wall in the Dojo upstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“While reviewing the staff file's I observed that there was not staff that qualified as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3-5, did not have a health assessment and or TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Zhang Sah 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 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
56, 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, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 923-6676 to ask.
(215) 923-6676.
530 Bainbridge St # 32, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is The Giving Tree, 0.1 miles away.