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Aracelis Daycare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
MCKINLEY ST, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 437-9972
MCKINLEY ST
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00242646
License Issued
Sep 1, 2025
Expired
Sep 1, 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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ARACELIS DAYCARE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Facility children #1 and #2's emergency contact forms did not have the enrolling parents work information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Enrolling parents work information was added to the emergency contact forms of facility children #1 and #2.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 did not have the approved Department of Human Services FBI clearance on file. The clearance on file is one that is not an approved clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 will obtain the correct FBI clearance.
2024-07-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/12/204, Certification Representative observed two children in highchairs in front of the tv watching a children's show. When asked, the operator stated the children were placed in the highchairs so she could prepare lunch.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator immediately took children out of the highchairs and allowed them to play freely. The operator will not utilize the highchairs or any other equipment to restrict the movements of children.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 and #2 did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training annually.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 and #2 will complete 12 hours of child care training along with the health and safety one hour update.
2024-07-03 Renewal 3290.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log did not reflect that the hypothetical location of the fire was rotated for each drill.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure that the hypothetical location of each drill is rotated and this is reflected on the fire drill log.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or 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.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information form was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. Observed child #1's financial agreement form was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23. Child #2's form was updated.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1 and #2's records did not include initial and subsequent health reports.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23. Child #2's parents will provide a health report.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of an adult health assessment including the results of tuberculin skin tests.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Will provide adult health assessment for staff person #2.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.)
Child #1 dis-enrolled as of 7/14/23.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's file did not include verification of annual emergency plan training. Last training conducted was on 6/30/2019.

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.)
Will review emergency plans and record it.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10) - Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will provide verification of first aid and CPR training.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's record did not include 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete training hours.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of completion of CCDBG health and safety professional development training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will complete training.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of updated state police clearance. The last clearance on file is from 2/22/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will send up to date clearances.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed peeled paint in the childcare space.

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.)
Painted where there was peeled paint.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/14/2023 observed evacuations routes were not posted in the first and second floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Posted evacuation routes on first and second floor.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed the thermometer in the refrigerator was not operational.

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.)
Purchase and replace thermometer in the refrigerator.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed child #3 and #4's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fill out agreements with parents to completion.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed child #3 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the birth date of the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Properly fill out emergency contact information with parents.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or 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.)
Properly fill out emergency contact information with parents.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.131(e)(2)(i) - Religious belief/strong personal objection Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Religious belief/strong personal objection

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed child #2's file did not include an exemption from the influenza immunization.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain religious exemption letter from the parent of child #2.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.151(c)(4) - Physical examination/Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.151(c)(4)

Description: Physical examination/Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include a physical examination and stated "no" for the staff person being able to work in child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will provide a properly completed health assessment form that includes physical examination and states "yes" for being able to work in child care.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed staff person #1's first-aid and CPR training was done online only and does not state "pediatric" on the card. Observed staff person #2's file includes training for life support/CPR and AED program rather than first-aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed training. Staff person #2 is a registered nurse in the state of PA. Staff #2 is trained for first-aid, BLS, and ACLS for pediatrics and adults. Staff person #2 will be suspended until all paperwork is received.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed staff person #1's state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and mandated reporter training expired.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #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 will attain and submit all required documents.
2022-06-15 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/15/22 observed Lysol disinfectant spray on the sink in the bathroom child accessible.

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.)
Return and maintain toxic materials in designated locked area.

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