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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Malaika Felts

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Quick Facts

Capacity
11 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 284-0399
W Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00247359
License Issued
Nov 16, 2025
Active Through
Nov 16, 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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MALAIKA FELTS is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • 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
2025-10-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include their health insurance provider.

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.)
Owner will obtain information from parent and have her fill them fill it in.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #2 did not include their release persons addresses.

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.)
Owner will obtain information from parent and have the parents fill in the information.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will print out pick up and drop off procedures and post on parent board and on the door of the facility
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of PD training on file at the time of renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons will complete trainings as soon as possible and keep them on file.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Childcare space had door open that led to garage. Garage had shelves of disinfectant that were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will ensure that the garage door will always shut locked and covered. All toxics will always be kept out of reach of children.
2024-06-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.16(b) - Permit specialized services Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.16(b)

Description: Permit specialized services

Noncompliance Area: Owner reported that she did not allow therapist to provide services to child one time when she was not present at the daycare.

Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will permit staff who provides specialized services to children to provide those services on the facility premises.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the toy scooter and bikes dirty with spider webs. Cert Rep also obseved toy cars, trucks, and play tables as dirty.

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.)
If outside toys have webs, they are not being played with. Since they are outdoor toys, I will make sure that I wipe them or hose them down.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.107(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.107(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Do not use Styrofoam goods.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed child #2 enter the bathroom unsupervised, and also staff #1 leave children unattended to go upstairs to test fire detection system.

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: Children must be supervised at all times. 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. 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.)
Make sure that the children are always supervised by staff.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the phone number of physician/medical care missing on the emergency contact form for child #3.

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.)
Copy of card was in file. Mom provided phone number.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed the health insurance policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #3.

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.)
Although copy of card was in file, numbers were not on card
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert rep did not observe child #1 wash their hands before snack.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hands will always be washed before and after meals, after entering from outside, and changing to certain activities.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep Supervisor observed staff #2 caring for children unsupervised before completion of required pre-service training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Staff person #2 will complete the required preservice trainings before working alone with children.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. when an emergency situation arises.

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.)
Updated Emergency Plan to have a clearer explanation of providing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities.
2023-10-13 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/16/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #2.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.)
Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training has been scheduled for 11/04/23.

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