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The Giving Tree

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
232 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 773-8268
232 N 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245639
License Issued
Sep 5, 2025
Expired
Sep 5, 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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At The Giving Tree, we believe that each child is unique, and therefore deserves a unique educational experience. To accomplish this, our teachers tailor classroom and outdoor activities to engage students in a manner that is best suited for their learning style and ability. We also believe that parents play the biggest role in any child's development. That's why our teachers communicate daily with parents and provide effective tools to help parents continue the learning process at home.

Above all, we hope to help our little ones become eager learners and good citizens who remain engaged in education throughout their lives.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/10/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify his assigned group of children.

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.)
A staff meeting was held with employee #1 to emphasize the importance of identifying their primaries at all times.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/10/25, in the Infant Room, there was containers being stored in an unused crib and a mattress was torn and in poor condition.

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.)
Containers will be kept underneath the crib, not inside of it. The mattress has been replaced with a new one. Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces including our outdoor space will be kept clean, well maintained free from visible hazards.
2024-08-29 Initial review 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, in the Infant room, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have assigned groups when asked to identify their specific group.

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.)
A staff meeting was held with employees 1 and 2 to stress the importance of identifying their primaries at all times.
2024-08-29 Initial review 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not have the menu posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have placed the menu in a conspicuous place for the parents to view.
2024-08-29 Initial review 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not have pick-up and drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.

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.)
The pick-up and drop-off procedures have been posted in a location where parents can see them.
2024-08-29 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current liability declaration page has been forwarded to the certification representative and is now on file at the facility.
2024-08-29 Initial review 3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)/3270.27(d)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not have the Certificate of Compliance, and Emergency Plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to see.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have moved the Certificate of Compliance and Emergency Plan to a conspicuous location for the parents to see them. We have provided the parents with electronic instructions for contacting the appropriate childcare office as well.
2024-08-29 Initial review 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the Sensory Room/Kitchen did not have a lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The waste receptable was replaced with a lid in the Sensory Room/Kitchen.

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