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Methodist Services

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4300 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Quick Facts

Capacity
236 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 877-1925
4300 Monument Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246297
License Issued
Oct 9, 2025
Active Through
Oct 9, 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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Methodist Services for Children and Families (MSCF) Educare Learning Center operates on the Monument Road campus for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. A separate Kindergarten classroom is available on the campus with a very limited enrollment which offers specialized attention for the children.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-02-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On February 26. 2026, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation at the facility. The investigation verified that on January 20, 2026, a staff person used inappropriate physical handling while responding to a child's behavior.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person was terminated, and a meeting was held all staff regarding appropriate supervision, behavior management practices, and acceptable methods of responding to challenging behaviors.
2025-09-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete a training meeting for active supervision, staff person #1 will complete a 1-hour training module on supervision, and all staff will complete an active supervision plan.
2025-08-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete a training meeting for active supervision, staff person #1 will complete a 1-hour training module on supervision, and all staff will complete an active supervision plan.
2025-08-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, a window gate fell and hit two children at play in the gym.

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.)
Children were immediately restricted from the gym until the gate was repaired on 07/25/25.
2025-06-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision that is approved by DHS.
2024-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was terminated as a result.
2024-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will complete daily monitoring and submit verification 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 as directed by DHS.
2024-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by staff person #1.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was terminated for leaving their assigned child behind during our evacuation from the building.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed water stains outside the shark's classroom on the ceiling.

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 ceiling stains will be checked and removed to ensure the facility is in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed a small area of chipped paint on the wall by the sink in the OST room.

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 small area of peeling paint will be corrected to ensure the facility is in good repair and free from all visible hazards.
2023-01-04 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 and 5 files did not contain a fee agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 ,2 and 5 will complete a fee agreement.

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