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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Itsy-bitsy Scholars

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Cedar Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
1-12 years old
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only, Field Trips
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 969-6613
Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00253966
License Issued
Jun 15, 2026
Active Through
Jun 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
ECE Educated teachers and staff
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-18 Renewal 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

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.)
I will be sure to review all file and all areas are noted on the agreement form, leaving no area blank.
2024-11-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-07 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2024, Certification Representative observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had just purchased a new refrigerator with a built- in thermometer and was not sure how to located it. I now know how to find it. I also placed my thermometer back in the refrigerator for back up and emailed proof .
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the work address for child #4 and keep on file.
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a health assessment for child #1 and keep on file.
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there was no medication log on file for child #2 on file.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a medication log for child #2 and keep on file.
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period and on file.

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.)
Operator will update the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #3 and keep on file.
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(4)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Child #2 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs for child #1 and 2 and keep on file.
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)/3280.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and child #2 signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and child #2 signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading and keep on file.
2023-06-05 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that there were 6 children in care with 2 staff persons. Children ages range from younger toddler to preschool. One staff went to the bathroom leaving the other staff with all 6 children and out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will always make a point to be in ratio with students. If a staff member must use the rest room, the child/children will be placed at the door of the bathroom. The door will be open just enough for staff person to assess, reach and view the child.
2022-03-30 Renewal 3280.20 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 4/20/2022, Certification Representative during the renewal inspection observed a cubby unit in the facility entrance area was not securely mounted creating a potential tip over hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cubby unit will be securely mounted immediately.

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