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T Y L 11

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (5 reviews)
5124 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
207 children
Languages
English, English, French, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 474-9025
5124 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258808
License Issued
Aug 28, 2026
Active Through
Aug 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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No Nonsense MOM
2015-09-23 19:06:57
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I attempted to send my child to this facility , however, it only lasted for one week. Initially my son was supposed to be apart of the pre-k counts program, which is a program under the school district. It seems that this facility does not follow all the guidelines, although they provide this program. From day one this facility provided inconsistency. I was told my child can start one day during the week, then I was told he can't because I didn't have all his documentation. The next occurrence my child was picked up from school, his hat and blanket were missing, although he has cubby, that's obviously not being used. The next occurrence, he was being picked up and his teacher didn't know where he was in the facility. The last occurrence my son was crying and holding his private because he had to use the potty and apparently no one took him. This facility is self explanatory, unorganized and unprofessional.

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Momhappy
2015-08-06 21:21:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I loved my child's teacher but the daycare as a whole, I really didn't care for. Ms Vanessa was great with handling children, lesson and giving one on one needed care. Everyone else was horrible and it was unorganized when it came to management. But that teacher was great felt my child really learned there.

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Ms.H
2014-02-14 03:20:14
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great preschool program , and modern . Clean facility. We love it!

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Ms. R
2014-01-06 12:40:57
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Everyone but you are at fault and the problem. The teachers, staff and administration? Try really listening to the lyrics of the famous song, "Man in the Mirror", and make a change. Try being a positive role-model for your children. That Center has been awarded consistently for several years a Childcare quality rating of STAR 4 by Philadelphia and recognized by the State of Pennsylvania which is the highest rating you can get. And, past and present children and parents comment on how much they like the Center and the great school grades they get after leaving the program. All of the teachers have educational training and experience with degrees in Early Childhood Education and work hard to create a professional, welcoming, safe, and educational environment for families. If anyone acts out of character in front of the children, you will be treated professionally but asked to leave.

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WORST DAYCARE EVER!!
2012-04-03 21:50:29
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This is the single most ghetto day care center I've ever seen. The staff are irresponsible, untrained and uncaring. It's a revolving door with teachers coming and going frequently. My children stayed there longer than necessary because I liked the director Reggie and believed that he did his best to run a decent center. However, his efforts weren't enough because it seems everyone but him didn't care about the place. His wife, Angie is the most disrespectful, so called businesswoman I've ever met. Her every decision is based off emotion, not logic. She's rude, unprofessional and indifferent to the feelings of parents. I would not recommend this day care to anyone. At one time, it was a respectable center. Now it's just a joke. Don't waste your time at this place.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Red metal picnic table located on outdoor playground was missing 2 benches leaving exposed sharp corners on 2 sides.

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.)
Red metal picnic table has been removed from the yard until a time when it can be safely repaired.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 hired on 6/1/26 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Aukira Madison has scheduled a time to receive a DHS health assessment from a licensed medical practitioner.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 did not have written references on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 has two written references from non family colleagues.
2026-06-02 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: Staff person # 3 had fire safety training dated 4/30/24 on file.

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.)
Staff 3 has completed her annual 2026 fire safety training.
2026-06-02 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: Staff person # 1 who was hired on 4/1/2019 had NSOR clearance dated 8/5/2020 on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 has submitted her NSOR clearance and waiting for a mailed copy to give to TYL admin for her file.
2026-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will hand in updated health assessment before returning to work on 1/8/26.
2025-12-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain 2 letters of references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has provided two professional letters of reference to TYC II administration.
2025-12-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain completed NSOR clearance and FBI clearance as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed until all clearances are obtained and on file. Staff #1 NSOR was obtained by Staff #1 during the inspection. Staff #1 FBI clearance was obtained on 12/18/25.
2025-12-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/25, at time of inspection, a fire drill was not conducted at least once in the last 60 days. This is evidenced by the last fire drill dated 10/9/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TYC II Administration will conduct monthly fire drills to maintain DHS compliance.
2025-12-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 11/20/25: On 12/16/25, at time of inspection, the facility's fire alarm was not tested at least once in the last 30 days as required by the Panic & Fire Act 62. This is evidenced by the last test dated 10/9/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection system is scheduled to be tested in the calendar monthly. It will be properly recorded and available for DHS to review upon inspection.
2025-11-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: On 11/20/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed working in the Older Toddler Room. An individual record was not on file at the facility for Staff #1.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A complete individual record for Staff #1 will be completed by 12/5/25. Staff #1 can return to work once complete.
2025-11-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 11/20/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file contained a child abuse clearance dated more than 60 months. The child abuse clearance was dated 8/13/20. Additionally, Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months as required by CPSL. The mandated reporter training was dated 8/19/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 completed updated PA Child Abuse Clearance on 11/25/25. Updated mandated reporter training on 11/24/25. Both were sent to DHS via email.
2025-11-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 11/20/25, at time of inspection, drops of urine were observed on the toilet seat in the boy's bathroom located on the second floor of the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilet was cleaned immediately during the inspection and bathroom was rechecked to ensure all surfaces were clean.
2025-11-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 11/20/25, at time of inspection, the facility's fire alarm was not tested at least once in the last 30 days as required by the Panic & Fire Act 62. This is evidenced by the last test dated 10/9/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarm was tested on 11/24/25 and is now current. We will ensure tests are completed within the 30 day time frame.

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