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Malia And Friends Family Daycare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
N 28th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 232-1316
N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00246570
License Issued
Nov 4, 2025
Active Through
Nov 4, 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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MALIA AND FRIENDS FAMILY DAYCARE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-09 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: Owner did not have veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization for cat inside the home.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will obtain immunization records for cat.
2023-11-03 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 11/16/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent submitted exemption letter for influenza immunization.
2023-11-03 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/3/23, there was a floor tile in the living room space that was peeling.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floor tile was replaced
2023-11-03 Renewal 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: The hallway on the left of the living room space leading to the dining room space was obstructed with play equipment and toys.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner removed toys and bags from the area.
2022-11-29 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 11/29/2022, thermometer in refrigerator had mercury tube sliding out of it.

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.)
Went out and got a new thermometer for refrigerator
2022-11-29 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 11/29/2022, file of child #1 contained a health report dated 12/15/2021. No subsequent health reports present dated 6 months after this date.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Called parent to get an updated health report
2022-11-29 Renewal 3290.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 11/29/2022, paperwork for siblings was placed in one file folder.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put all children/siblings file in their own folder
2022-11-29 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 11/29/2022, splintered wood paneling was observed on left side of fireplace facing the window in main child care space posing a potential hazard to children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Jagged and splintered wood was sanded off from chipped area
2021-11-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2020-02-04 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVED THE FILES FOR CHILD#1 AND CHILD#2 BOTH CHILDREN ARE NOT CURRENT WITH THE INFLUENZA SHOTS.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3290.131(d)(5) AT ALL TIMES. THE PARENTS WILLL BE REQUIRED TO GET THE FLU SHOT OR COMPLETED A FORM OF EXEMPTION.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.102(a)/3290.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Teeth marks were observed on the foam shapes in the preschool room and baby rooms. The sleeping mat in the baby room was torn, which exposed the inner foam. Each of these created a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mat was thrown away. Moving forward, we will patch or throw away mats when they are damaged. The toys were thrown away. Moving forward, we will buy no more foam toys or blocks.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #1 was dated more than six months after the child's first day of care at the facility. First day in care: 1/25/18. First CSR: 9/28/18. The most recent CSR in the file for Child #1 is current: 9/28/18.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child service report in the file is current. In the future, we will make sure they are done every six months for all children.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include the phone number for the child's source of medical care.

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.)
The parent will give us the phone number today when parents pick child up. In the future, we will make sure all numbers are filled in when the child is enrolled.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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