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The Seed School Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5949 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
139 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 474-4500
5949 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249208
License Issued
Feb 19, 2026
Active Through
Feb 19, 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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THE SEED SCHOOL LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 139 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.

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.)
At pick up we had Child #2 parent fill out the physician phone number.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At pick up we had child #1, #2, #3 and #4 parents add addresses for the individual designated to pick up.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updates were made to the emergency plan. Infants will be transported in emergency cribs, toddlers and children with disabilities will be transported in buggy strollers, director on site will transport any medication inside of lockbox also directors on site will transport any medications inside of lockbox.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 12/4/25 an annual emergency drill was done.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the water temperature tested via a thermometer in the older toddler and preschool bathroom read 120F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had water temperature turned down.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the ceiling in the preschool classroom on the second floor was observed with water stains.

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.)
We had the ceiling fixed and painted.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Blue storage closet on the 1st Floor was not securely fastened to the wall. Taupe storage closet located on the 2nd Floor was not securely fastened to the wall.

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.)
I will move the blue storage closet into my office and I will more the taupe storage closet into the preschool classroom that is not currently in use by children.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: Bathroom sinks on the 1st Floor and sink located near the Older Toddler room; exceeded temperature of 110.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will call someone to turn it off right now.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: The window in the Preschool room 1/A located on the second floor did not have safety installed and opened to exceed 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have my son install a nail on the window after naptime.
2024-03-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed outdoor play space unclean.

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.)
Provider will clean outdoor play space.
2022-06-14 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed classroom 1 with no cot list.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update cot list and post it in classroom.
2022-06-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed outdoor play space needing to be cleaned.

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.)
Provider will clean out door play space.
2022-06-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed chipped paint in child care space.

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.)
Provider will correct all chipped paint.
2022-06-14 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: When flushing urinal in upstairs boys bathroom water overflowed flooding floor.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have urinal fixed.

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