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Curious Tots Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
2995 WELSH RD AT HOLME AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Quick Facts

Capacity
26 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 231-4260
2995 WELSH RD AT HOLME AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00242426
License Issued
Sep 2, 2025
Expired
Sep 2, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Sabrina Hayes
2019-12-10 02:52:17
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter has been at this facility since 3 months old and she is now 4. The staff, environment and overall experience has been awesome. All my needs and concerns are addressed immediately and accurately. This is an excellent facility.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, handwashing was not observed by the school age children before lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff must use hygiene practices at all times. Wash hands before and after eating and also after going to the bathroom.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the files of staff #1- #5 did not include the annual emergency plan training.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Elizabeth Cruz reviewed and discussed the safety strategic operation emergency plan. If an event that might happen in any place of the facility at any given time. Also the fire drill procedure was discussed.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the files of staff person #1- #5 did not include the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff complied the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include a health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file of staff #4 was updated and includes the health and safety training certificate.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and mulch needed near the slide. The wooden base boarding along the outdoor play space fence was disconnected and the metal fasteners were disconnected with sharp edges. The fence on the black top area near the parking lot had sharp protruding wires.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outside play space is free of weeds. Mulch was added on the areas needed. The wooden base board is being reinforced with metal plates and screws. The fence near the parking area is being tide to the base.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed child #1 being alone in after school area and not supervised by any staff for approximately 20 minutes. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider called parent to pick up child #1.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included a bottle of aspirin that expired in 2019 and a bottle of ibuprofen that expired in 5/24. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove expired medication.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22 which was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will provide an updated health assessment.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, staff did not wash their hands after changing diapers. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will wash their hands.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, a written statement of feeding formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents of two infants #2 and #3. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide a schedule.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send a letter to the local police department.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. File of staff persons #1, #4, and #5 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide evaluation of their foreign diplomas.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, record of staff persons #1 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide additional reference.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff persons #1 did not include Disclosure statement and current PA child abuse clearance required for provisional hire. Child abuse clearance on file was from 8/22/19 and more than 60 months old. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will not work in the facility until clearances will be provided.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and accessible to children. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will lock the closet.

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