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Early Years Development Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
6901 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 730-0173
6901 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258751
License Issued
Jun 10, 2026
Active Through
Jun 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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ANGRY PARENT
2015-06-05 12:22:43
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This school is very unprofessional, and is veru inconsiderate to parents and there need for help. They will let you know things at the last minute, and will expect you to obey by those things immediatley. They are not very honest, and the staff do not seem to do their job with passion.

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About the Provider

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Early Years Development Center was established in 1999. Beginning with one enrolled student and growing to one-hundred and five students. We have a variety of staff at our facility trained in first aid, CPR, and fire safety. Each staff has trained for the regulated required DPW annual credits. Early Years Development Center is enrolled in the Keystone Stars Program maintaining a star one status for over a year, and we are now progressing to a star two status.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: On 5-18-2026 during an unannounced follow-up visit, the swing set and jungle gym in the outdoor play area did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-16-2026.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The swing set and jungle gym will not be used. The area has been taped off, and the cemented play space will be used.
2026-05-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: On 5-18-2026 during an unannounced follow-up visit, the trash can in the outdoor play area was not lidded and had napkins that contained human secretions and other trash. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-16-2026.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outdoor trash can has been replaced with a lidded can.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the changing table in Room 1 and in the 2nd children's bathroom was dirty. The baby dolls and sink in the wooden toy kitchen in Room 4 was broken and the toy dish drainer under the sink was dirty. The wooden toy sorter in Room 6 was broken on the side.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The changing tables in Room 1 and the 2nd children's bathroom were immediately cleaned and sanitized. The dirty toy dish drainer in Room 4 was cleaned and sanitized. The broken baby dolls, wooden toy kitchen sink, and wooden toy sorter were immediately removed from classroom use to prevent access by children. Damaged toys and equipment were either repaired or discarded and replaced as necessary.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the swing set and jungle gym in the outdoor play area did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outdoor play equipment areas containing insufficient protective surfacing were identified and reviewed by Administration. Additional approved loose-fill playground protective surfacing material will be added beneath and surrounding the swing set and jungle gym to meet United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recommendations.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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.)
The parent/guardian of child #1 was contacted to obtain the missing physician or medical care source information. The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include the physician's name, address, and telephone number. Administration reviewed the child's file to ensure all additional required documentation was complete and current.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was a changing table in 4th stall of the 2nd children's restroom that did not include a plastic-lined, hands-free waste receptacle.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plastic-lined, hands-free covered waste receptacle was immediately placed next to the changing table located in the 4th stall of the 2nd children's restroom. Administration reviewed diapering and sanitation procedures with all classroom staff responsible for diaper changing. Staff were reminded that all soiled diapers must be discarded immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered receptacle in accordance with DHS regulations.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #3 did not address 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.)
STAFF IS NO LONGER AN Employee with Early Years Development Center
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration Will stay and only work in the office. Administration will not work directly with the children without verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The Director and Administration Team conducted a review of all facility personnel files to verify compliance with DHS staff record requirements.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the fire safety training of staff person #2 had an expiration date of 2-3-2026.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the violation, the following actions will be implemented: Early Years Development Center will schedule annual fire safety training with a qualified fire protection professional for all staff persons and volunteers.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include an NSOR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR has been obtained.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was left alone with children in care.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, aides will only be scheduled in classrooms where a qualified Assistant Group Supervisor, Group Supervisor, or Director is present and actively supervising.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, Room 1 had an unlocked cabinet containing Lysol wipes and disinfectant spray. Room 3 had Lysol wipes, disinfectant spray & Steriphene II disinfectant spray on the counter. Room 6 had Lysol wipes on the counter. The second children's bathroom had Steriphene II disinfectant deodorant spray on a shelf under the changing table in the 4th stall.

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.)
All Lysol wipes, disinfectant sprays, Steriphene II products, and all other toxic or cleaning materials were immediately removed from accessible areas. All cleaning supplies and toxic materials were placed in locked cabinets or elevated areas inaccessible to children.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the trash can in the outdoor play area was not lidded and had napkins that contained human secretions, food containers and other trash. The trash can in Room 2 contained napkins and trash and was not lidded.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The unlidded trash receptacles in the outdoor play area and Room 2 were immediately emptied, cleaned, and replaced with closed, plastic-lined receptacles. All classrooms and common areas were inspected to ensure trash cans containing contaminated waste were equipped with lids and plastic liners.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit labeled older toddler was missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first-aid kits throughout the facility were reviewed and inspected by Administration. Missing required items, including soap, adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable nonporous gloves, were immediately purchased and added to all first-aid kits.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 4-16-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall near the sink in Room 5 had damaged plaster. The wall border near the cubbies in Room 6 had damaged plaster.

Correction Required: 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 damaged plaster areas in Room 5 and Room 6 were identified and scheduled for repair. The affected areas will be repaired, resurfaced, and repainted to ensure walls are smooth, clean, and free from damage.

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