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Childrens Den

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 473-3282
W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00246360
License Issued
Oct 3, 2025
Active Through
Oct 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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CHILDRENS DEN is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-08 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification of child maltreatment

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To proofread policies before posting
2025-09-08 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of annual 12 hours of childcare training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff will complete trainings
2025-09-08 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the fire detection system is being tested every 30 days. Last documentation of testing was 6/11/25

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To test system to ensure it is operable
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(a)/3290.24(e) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)/3290.24(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep did not observe documentation of the facility's emergency plan, and it the emergency plan was not posted

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To always keep emergency plan posted and, in a location, visible to parents
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/25, Cert Re observed the following: The facility's fire drill log was last documented 9/2024

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Don't forget to document drills. Complete drills within time range and document it
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system, was not being done every 30 days. The facility last tested 9/2024

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Test fire system. Document when the system is tested
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact was missing physician's information- address, name, phone number

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent will complete emergency contact in its entirety
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact did not have insurance information

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will ensure that parents complete emergency contact with insurance information
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's health assessment was dated 4/14/22

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will remind parents oof expiring health assessment forms and submit current health assessment. child # 2 is no longer at the facility
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following the facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete and was missing prevention and identification of maltreatment

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
to update the policy and add missing portion
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will sign and date emergency plan
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will have emergency plan training in file
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours if childcare training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff # 1 will complete training of 12 hours
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1's child abuse was dated 8/31/18 and FBI dated 2/17/19

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- 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- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will apply for clearances and place in file. Staff # 1 will not work in a childcare position at the facility
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) - Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a)

Description: Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/3/24, Cert Rep observed the following -The ceiling in the kitchen near the door was mildew from the roof leaking -The tile in the bathroom that is cracked is a tripping hazard -peeling paint on the wall close to the back door

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the ceiling was corrected, the tile and paint was corrected also

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