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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Children Advancing Towards Success

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (445) 888-3038
Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00252059
License Issued
Feb 25, 2026
Active Through
Feb 25, 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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CHILDREN ADVANCING TOWARDS SUCCESS is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator thermometer read 65 degrees.

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.)
The broken thermometer with a new thermometer.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal, the book shelf in the child care space was not sturdy, durable and safe.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director tightened the screws to the wall on the bookcase to ensure its safety and stability.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of insurance policy on the emergency contact information form.

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.)
The emergency contact form was reviewed by the enrolling parent for child #1. All missing information was obtained.
2023-03-03 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: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to address on the emergency contact form.

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.)
The emergency contact form was reviewed and all missing information was obtained.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have handwashing signs ensuring that the children and staff hands are washed before meals, snack, after toileting, and after being diapered.

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.)
All handwashing signs stating when hands should be washed and how they should be washed was posted in all children and staff restrooms.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have handwashing signs ensuring that the children and staff hands are washed before meals, snack, after toileting, and after being diapered.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All handwashing signs stating when hands should be washed and how they should be washed was posted in all children and staff restrooms.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(b)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, there were no pick up and drop off procedures posted.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director posted a sign with proper procedures to be followed articulating the pick up and drop off procedures. All signs were posted at the entry parent board.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for medical care for the enrolled child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form was reviewed, and all missing information was obtained. Parental consent for emergency medical care was signed by the enrolling parent.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs for the enrolled child.

Correction Required: 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.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was reviewed, and all missing information was obtained. Parental consent for parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs was signed by the enrolling parent.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for the enrolled child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was reviewed, and all missing information was obtained. Parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was signed by the enrolling parent.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for the enrolled child.

Correction Required: 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.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was reviewed, and all missing information was obtained. Parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was signed by the enrolling parent.
2023-03-03 Renewal 3280.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of child care experience in the staff individual staff records.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director obtained staff person #2 child care experience and it was placed in the staff persons individual staff records.

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