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Methodist Services-louis H Farrell Elem School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
8300 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 877-1925
8300 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256271
License Issued
May 21, 2026
Active Through
May 21, 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 Louis H. Farrell School is that students will learn in a safe, worry-free environment where they will be able to accomplish their academic goals through consistent monitoring of multiple forms of data; by creating an instructional plan that will provide continuous improvement for individuals; and by providing instructional supports through quality professional development which focuses on maintaining and refining teaching strategies, specifically, in the area of guided reading and differentiated instruction in Literacy, Math and Science.

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
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the enrolling parents home and work addresses.

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.)
Provider will provide to license rep parents home and work addresses for students #1 - #5. Any student unable to provide required info by due date, enrollment will be paused.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #5 did not include the policy number of the health insurance.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send to license rep policy number for student #5. If policy number is not provided for student #5, participation will be paused.
2026-04-06 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: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the address of the release person 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.)
Provider will send to license rep the address of the release person for students #1 - #5. If it is not completed by correction date, students participation will be paused.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 & 6 did not include the pediatric cpr & first aid training certification.

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.)
Provider will ensure that staff #2 and #6 complete pediatric cpr and first aid training. Staff #2 and #6 willnot be left alone with the students until corrected
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2, 4, 7, & 9 did not include the annual fire safety training.

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.)
Provider will send to license rep completed fire safety certs for staff #2, #4, #7, and #9. Any staff unable to complete by 4/24, employment will be paused until completion. Staff #2 last day of employment was 4/17/26.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 3 & 9 did not include the health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff #3 and #9 have completed an up to date health and safety training. Any staff unable to complete by 4/24, employment will be paused until completion.
2026-04-06 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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 1-11 did not include the updated disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-11 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the signed updated disclosure statement information required under CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide to license rep the disclosure statements for staff #1 - #11.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Provider will send to license rep the verification child care experience for staff #4.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the bathroom sink in room 113 did not include a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide to license rep photographic proof that a handwashing sign is included in the bathroom sink in room 113.
2025-10-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/25 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Approximately at 3:25 PM, child #1-#5 were observed standing outside of the doorway while the other remaining children and staff person #1 were inside of the class. On-going non-compliance, staff person #2 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. Due By: 10/21/25 2. 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. Due By: 2/13/26 3. 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. 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. Due By: 2/13/26

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Program director will ensure that staff #2 know the names of the children in his primary group such as name exercises, name tags, name association games, etc. Staff #1 will follow program policies and procedures as to always have an eye and vision of where the kids are at, at all times. Program director is implementing ratio sheets and attendance as requested per certification representative for the next 90 days.
2025-09-16 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7, #8, #9 and #11 were unable to name the children in their primary care groups. Staff person #10 was observed not physically present with the children in their group. Certification representative observed children in the hallway, stairwell and classroom.

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.)
Program Director will ensure that staff #6-#10 are able to name students in the program and that staff #11 be present at all times with the children. Staff #6 -#11 will take and review active supervision training.
2025-09-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

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.)
Program director will ensure that program staff receive information needed for emergency contact for: address to persons released.
2025-09-16 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include the emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Program director will go over emergency planning with staff #2.
2025-09-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Pediatric CPR & First Aid certificate of staff person #3 expired in June, 2025.

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.)
Staff #3 will get Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within the correction date. If this is not done, then staff #3 will not be permitted to be left alone with students.
2025-09-16 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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 included a fire safety training dated 9/7/24.

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.)
Program director will ensure that staff #5 completes fire safety training.

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