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Drueding Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1323 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Quick Facts

Capacity
98 children
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 236-1506
1323 N Lawrence St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249134
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
Active Through
Feb 23, 2027
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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As the first Philadelphia program to provide both transitional housing and comprehensive support services to women and their children, Drueding Center has become a tangible expression ofHoly Redeemer Health System’s commitment to families and an embodiment of its mission: to care, comfort, and heal.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get written consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact forms for child #2.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 and child #4 did not include an updated health report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated physical health form for child #2 and child #4 and place it in the child's file.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated financial agreement form.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the parents of child #2 and child #3 update and sign the financial agreement forms.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for minor first aid.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and there was no documentation showing the review or updates to the emergency plan. (Last updated 1/1/2024)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will document the annual review and updates of the emergency plan and keep a record on file at the facility.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. Provider is in the process of updating the facilities emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1 complete PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
2025-11-24 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain an updated disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 and #2--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider had staff #1 and staff #2 sign a disclosure statement in front of a witness. CORRECTED ON-SITE
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 1/30/2025, Certification Representative observed in several classrooms, not all the rest equipment had at least 2 feet of space on three sides as required.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will review placement of rest equipment with all staff. The operator will look at room arrangements to ensure proper placement of rest equipment at naptime.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for facility staff #2 and #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain the proper health assessment documentation for facility staff #2 and #3 that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination by the health provider.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The State Police clearance on file for facility staff #1 did not include the results of the criminal history check. The required clearance was listed as for control.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain the required State Police clearance for facility staff #1.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 1/30/2025, Certification Representative observed several unlocked areas where cleaning materials, paint, hand sanitizer and other hazards were stored unlocked and/or not made inaccessible to children. These areas included the kitchen, janitor's closet, and isolation closet.

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.)
The operator will appropriately lock any area that stores cleaning materials, hand sanitizer, any toxic materials or other hazards that need to be locked or made inaccessible to children. The operator will review this requirement with all staff. The operator will ensure all staff will be aware that hand sanitizer cannot be left in the reach of children.
2024-04-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained a fee agreement that did not address the section on extra services.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files were corrected to indicate that no extra services are provided by putting not applicable in the section.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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