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Watson T Comly Elementary

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1001 BYBERRY RD, Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Type of Care
Before School, Full-Time
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 378-9700
1001 BYBERRY RD
Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255757
License Issued
May 30, 2026
Active Through
May 30, 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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WATSON T COMLY ELEMENTARY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 05/04/26, the Certification Representative review the content records of Staff #1. Staff #1 content of records did not contain an initial Pediatric First Aid training certificate.

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.)
The provider will schedule Staff #1 pediatric first aid training.
2025-04-23 Renewal 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 inspection, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the staff files.

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 will not work with children until a current health assessment is on file.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of facility inspection on 4/23/25 or when the paperwork was submitted electronically. There was no file for staff #1, hire date10/2024, the staffer was observed working with the children and serving snack.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have written proof of a complete file..
2025-04-23 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: There was no written proof staff #1 and #2 did not have written proof of complying with the DHS-required CPSL requirements at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be removed fro child care duty until they get the required DHS- CPSL-clearances
2024-03-20 Renewal 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: There was no written proof of a physical on file for staff #1 and #2 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #1 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.

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.)
Written proof of a physical will be on file
2024-03-20 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 3/21/24, the facility liability insurance on file had an expiration date of 6/1/2022. There was no written proof of current liability insurance on file. The information was not posted during the follow-up on 4/22/24..

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current comprehensive general liability insurance will be posted
2024-03-20 Renewal 3270.191/3270.192(1) - Individual Records/Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191/3270.192(1)

Description: Individual Records/Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: There was no staff file for individuals #1 and #2 at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #1 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have an individual record with their name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
2024-03-20 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: There was no written proof of staff #1 and #2 complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #1 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, 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 child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will comply with the CPSL
2023-03-02 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, children's records were not available for review at facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Files were taken out of facility location for updating and were not available at time of inspection. In the future, all files shall be updated and present at facility location as required.
2023-03-02 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, individual staff files were not available on-site for review.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There shall be staff files for each staff person working at facility. In addition, staff files shall be available on-site for review as required.
2023-03-02 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: Staff person #1 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their record as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall provide copy of NSOR certificate of compliance and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations. Staff will not work alone with children until required documented is obtained and documented in their record. Note: 4/18/23- Notified that Staff person #1 voluntarily terminated employment at facility.
2022-03-02 Renewal 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 time of inspection, staff person # 1-3 did not have current health assessments documented in their records. In addition, staff person # 1 and 3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in their records.

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 # 1-3 shall all provide current health assessments to be documented in their records. In addition, staff person #1 and 3 shall provide proof of negative TB screening to be documented in both of their records. Staff have been release from care with children and will be reinstated once information has been received.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.182(1)/3270.241(b)(10) - Initial and subsequent health reports/Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)/3270.241(b)(10)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports/Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, Child # 1-3 did not have health assessment reports documented in their records.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1-3 shall provide a health report for their child which shall be documented in each child's file on received.
2022-03-02 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 time of inspection, Staff person #1 did not have a copy of NSOR certificate documented in their file. Staff person # 2 did not have current state police, child abuse, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in their file. Staff person #3 did not have FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in their file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1-3- 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. Facility Person #1-3- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1-3 shall be removed from care with children until they have all required clearances including state police, child abuse, FBI and NSOR certificate documented in their record as required per regulations. 4/25/22- staff 1-3 have been terminated (letter provided) from care with children and will not be reinstated until required documentation is submitted.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)

Description: Has all items/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the first aid kit used for the childcare and excursion did not have tweezers and a bottle of water present.

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. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers and a bottle of water shall be added to the first aid kit/excursion bag used for the facility.

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