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PHILADELPHIA, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address7255 OGONTZ AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19138
CountyPhiladelphia
Phone(215) 842-5154
Operating details
Capacity138
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 6, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High13
- Medium8
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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7255 OGONTZ AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19138, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/9/2026
- High1
- Medium-High8
- Medium6
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
On 1/5/26, Staff person #1 and #2 , were responsible for supervision of Child #1 during transport on facility vehicle. Child #1 was transported and escorted into the incorrect Headstart program by Staff person #1. Facility did not become aware child was dropped off to incorrect Headstart program until notification from program. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. Maintain active supervision by staff of all children in care effective 1/9/26 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Training completion date required by 4/9/26 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist with child's names, drop off and/or pick up facility locations and time children are dropped off and/or pick up. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. (Provide info to regional office weekly until 4/9/26) Correction: All staff shall complete the required 2-hour supervision training. A written transportation schedule was created listing each child by name and identifying with the child rides the small or big bus and the school they attend. Children are counted and supervised at all times during transportation. The weekly bus attendance sheets will be provided to OCDEL office to the assigned certification representative weekly until specified date. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/30/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required FBI clearance, staff person # 2 and 7did not have state police clearance. Staff person # 2 also did not have the child abuse clearance documented in record. Staff person # 11 did not have any of the required clearances documented in their record. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1,2,7 and 11 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1,2,7 and 11-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: All staff listed shall be removed from care with children until required clearances are obtained and documented in their records as required per regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium risk9/17/2025
Convicted of a felony (20.71(b)(1))
Staff person #1 has been convicted of a felony. Requirement: A staff person who has been convicted of a felony/felonies may not work in the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 is no longer working at facility and has been terminated from employment effective 11/11/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/17/2025 - Medium risk9/17/2025
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii))
At time of inspection, staff persons # 4,5 and 9 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training completed and document in their record. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Staff person # 4,5 and 9 shall all complete 12 hours of childcare training and it will be documented in each staff person's record as required per regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium risk9/17/2025
Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training (3270.31(g)/3270.31(h))
At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have required health and safety training completed as required per regulations. Requirement: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f). Correction: Staff person #7 shall complete the required health and safety training and it shall be documented in their records as required. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))
At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #7 did not have negative TB screenings documented in their records. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: All staff listed shall be required to have TB screenings conducted and the results shall be documented in each staff persons record. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium risk9/17/2025
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(c)/3270.182(1))
At time of inspection, staff person #2,7 and 10 shall have required health assessments documented in their records. Requirement: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: All staff listed shall provide updated health assessments and they shall be documented in each person's record as required per regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7))
The parents of child # 3 did not have the health insurance policy number and address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The parent shall be required to provide the missing policy number and addresses of release persons to be documented on their child's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Admission date/Parent home/work address, phone (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.124(b)(3))
At time of inspection the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not have the date of admission documented. the emergency contact form for children # 3 and #4 did not have a parent's home and/or work address and phone number listed on agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The parents of child #1-4 shall complete their children's agreement forms with all of the missing information as required per regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2025
Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4))
The parents of child # 1-3 and 5 did not have agreements forms with the fee documented. In addition, the arrival and departure times were not documented on the agreement form for staff person # 1 as required per regulations. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The parents of all children listed shall have updated agreement forms with the fee, arrival and departure times listed as required. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces (3270.63/3270.76)
At time of inspection, the front play yard had an old cabinet and debris stacked on the side of the yard that could be a hazard because it was accessible to children playing in the area. In addition, the cubbies in the back area in the 2nd floor preschool room and the 3rd floor supply cubbies were not mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a hazard to children in care. Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The old cabinet and debris in the play yard shall be removed to ensure the safety of the children playing in the area. The cubbies in the 2nd floor preschool room and 3rd floor after-school room shall be mounted to ensure the safety to the children in care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium risk9/17/2025
Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii))
At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position of aide at facility. Requirement: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff person #7 shall be required to provide proof of education and experience to help qualify her for position of aide at facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2025
Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))
At time of inspection, staff persons # 4 and #5 did not have annual written staff performance evaluations. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: The director shall provide written evaluations for both staff person's l# 4 and 5 as required. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10))
At time of inspection, staff person # 7, who has been working at facility over 90 days, did not have required first aid training documented in their record. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff person # 7 will complete first aid training and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2025
Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))
At time of inspection, staff person # 1,2,7 and 11 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: The staff persons listed shall be trained regarding the facility emergency plan and it shall be documented in their records. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/17/2025
2024
- Medium risk12/11/2024
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
During renewal inspection Wednesday, 12/11/24, cert rep observed damaged paint on the base boards in the Emerald room by the diaper changing area. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Repairs will be made to damaged paint. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/16/2024 - High risk10/9/2024
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working with children unsupervised. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction: Provisional hires will be supervised by a permanent employee who is at minimum an AGS. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/9/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/9/2024
Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk (3270.34(a)/3270.34(c))
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director employed at the facility. Requirement: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction: A director is due to start employment with the facility on Monday, 10/14/24. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/14/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County
- Capacity: 138
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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