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PHILADELPHIA, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,204/mo

Contact information

Address438 E HOWELL ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19120

CityPHILADELPHIA, PA 19120

CountyPhiladelphia

Phone(215) 436-3844

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 18, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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438 E HOWELL ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19120, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2025

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  • Medium-High3
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  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    General Health and Safety (3290.18)

    At the time of inspection, the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy did not address Abusive Head Trauma or Child Maltreatment signs, symptoms and strategies for coping with crying, fussy infant and children. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: My plan of correction is to redo my Shaken Baby Syndrome policy to include all parts that need to be included. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/15/2025
  2. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3290.64(a))

    At the time of inspection, in the 2nd floor bathroom used by the children, Comit bathroom cleanser was stored in a manner accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: I plan to keep all cleaners up and locked away from the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/15/2025
  3. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

    At the time of inspection, child #1 Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement Forms was missing the required 6-month review. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: I plan to ensure that emergency contact info and financial agreements have signatures every 6-months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/15/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,204/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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