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Adams Childcare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Arabic, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 385-7815
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00260129
License Issued
Sep 6, 2026
Active Through
Sep 6, 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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ADAMS CHILDCARE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. 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 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-02 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/6/26, it was observed that there was no posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the childcare space

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has posted the written plan
2026-07-02 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/6/26, it was observed that electrical outlets in the main room had no covers

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has placed covers on all electrical outlets that were missing covers
2025-08-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.

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.)
All staff employed at Adams Childcare will have health assessments while working with children. Staff health assessment was printed and added to the file.
2025-08-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL for provisional hire. The records of staff person #1 did not include The PA State Police Criminal Record clearance application as required by the CPSL for provisional hire. The records of staff person #2 did not contain the correct Child Abuse and PA State Police clearances for an AGS as required by the CPSL. Documents presented were volunteer clearances respectively.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2 may not work in a childcare 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. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ensure that all staff have the correct clearances. Newly hired staff will not work with children and will train at home until all clearances, trainings, and health assessments are submitted to director 8/28/
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Transportation has been updated and posted on our bulletin board
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare 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.)
We have our exits posted on our bulletin board showing safety routes out of the daycare.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact. Document dated 12/10/2024.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained an updated emergency contact
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has trained staff person #1 in the emergency plan and document had been filed in their records.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that outlets in the playroom were missing receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff member will remember to cover outlets after they are moved.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency phone numbers were placed up by the phone area away from toddlers reach.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/23/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the infant/toddler (orange) room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has repaired all peeling paint
2025-03-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/6/25, it was observed that there was no current record of fire drills. Document last dated 12/10/24.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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.)
Adams childcare has posted the fire drill log back on the wall
2024-08-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/21/24, it was verified by the provider that there was a roach problem and observed that the facility was treated for a roach infestation.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has hired an exterminator to address the roach infestation. Provider gets bi-weekly exterminations.
2024-07-25 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment and verification of screening for Tuberculosis.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff is no longer employed.
2024-07-25 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain verification of education for a volunteer.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff is no longer employed as a volunteer
2024-07-25 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include 2 written non-family 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 person is no longer employed.
2024-07-25 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the PA State Police Criminal Record clearance. The records of staff person #3 did not include the Disclosure statement, the applications for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
State clearance was received for staff person #1
2024-07-25 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the exit to the alleyway from the rear yard was not clear.

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.)
Provider will hire someone to clear the rear area
2024-07-25 Renewal 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/25/24, it was observed that the Fire extinguisher in the kitchen was not tagged and the dial was pointed "to needs to be recharged mode".

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new fire extinguisher will be purchased
2023-06-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and the refrigerator's temperature was 46 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.)
Legal entity will turn the temperature down in the refrigerator and submit a picture to OCDEL of the lower temperature.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection child 1 and child 2 were in the closet in the front room alone and staff 1 did not know they were there.

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.)
Legal entity will have all staff training on proper supervision. Legal entity will submit evidence of completion to OCDEL.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 during a verification inspection the operator had three children who were her own unsupervised in a separate room.

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.)
Legal entity will ensure there is enough staff to ensure that all children in the facility are supervised at all times.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.118(b) - Contact only when staff present Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.118(b)

Description: Contact only when staff present

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection child 1 & 2 were in the closet with the cat and no staff person was present.

Correction Required: Contact with pets by the children is permitted only when a staff person is physically present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that staff is trained in knowing mandatory supervision of pets with children. Evidence of training will be submitted to OCDEL for corrections.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.118(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection no certificate was present on file for cat that was in the facility.

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.)
Legal entity will obtain a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization required for a cat and will keep on file at facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for corrections.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 during a verification inspection the ratio was 1:8 and the youngest child in the mixed age group was 2 years old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office 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.)
Legal entity will ensure that proper ratio is meet in the facility at all times.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.53(a) - Counted in staff:child ratio Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.53(a)

Description: Counted in staff:child ratio

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and three of the children who were the operator's children were left unsupervised.

Correction Required: The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that all children in facility including their own children and counted in the ratio in the facility at all times.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.62(a)/3280.62(c) - Large muscle space provided/Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.62(a)/3280.62(c)

Description: Large muscle space provided/Space safe for large muscle activity

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the outdoor play space was not safe and available for children. There was debris, trash, construction items in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will clean and make the outdoor play space safe and available for children to play.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.64 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.64

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was completed and walkway in yard for fire exit was blocked with wires, trees and other debris.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity have walkway from back yard cleared of all debris and send pictures to OCDEL of evidence.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and outlet protective outlet covers were missing on several electrical outlets in each room of the facility.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that all electrical outlets in the facility have protective covers at all times and will send pictures to OCDEL for evidence of corrections.
2021-10-27 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: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection expired medication for a child that was no longer enrolled was accessible to the 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.)
Legal entity will properly discard expired medication
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22 a verification inspection was completed and evidence of fly and roach infestation was in the facility.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will have an exterminator conduct weekly extermination of facility and send reports to OCDEL weekly.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and radiator temperature was 120 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will have radiator turned down or insulated to ensure the safety of the children and staff. Legal entity will send pictures of insulated radiator to OCDEL.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22 a verification inspection was conducted and kitchen, bathroom, living room and backroom were not clean.

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.)
Legal entity will clean the kitchen, bathroom, living room and backroom and submit pictures to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and the back exit from the outdoor play space and also the exit from the basement are both obstructed.

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.)
Legal entity shall have both exits unobstructed so they can be used as a fire exit and pictures of proof shall be submitted to OCDEL.
2021-10-27 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2022 a verification inspection was conducted and the last fire drill was conducted in November 2021.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that fire drills are conducted and recorded at least every 60 days and that smoke alarms are checked and recorded every 30 days. Pictures of updated fire drills will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.

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