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Get Me Started

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
6656 Crowson St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Quick Facts

Capacity
28 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 848-1387
6656 Crowson St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248827
License Issued
Feb 3, 2026
Active Through
Feb 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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GET ME STARTED is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 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 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the persons 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.)
The parent will be notified to fill in the missing addresses of the release persons.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/25/25, the floor vent near the entrance of the facility was visibly dirty and in need of cleaning.

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.)
The vent will be cleaned so there is no visible dust or dirt.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 11/25/25, chipped paint was observed on the wall in the infant toddler room behind the adult chair.

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.)
The chipped paint on the wall in the infant/toddler room will be re-painted, so there are no areas of chipped paint.
2025-01-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the emergency information for child #2 and #3 did not include the addresses for the release persons 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.)
The parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses for the persons to whom the child may be released.
2025-01-07 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the health reports for child #1 and #2 did not have a date so it was not able to be determined if the health report was completed within the past 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be notified to provide health reports that have a date written in from the physician as to when the child's physical was conducted.
2025-01-07 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for child #2 did not include an immunization record.

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 parent will be contacted to bring in an immunization record or exemption note prior to the child returning for care.
2025-01-07 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the emergency form and the agreement form for child #2 had not been reviewed/updated with a signature and a date within the past 6 months. Last date of review was 5/20/24.

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.)
The parent will be notified to review the forms and acknowledge the review with a signature and a date.
2025-01-07 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for staff person #1 did not include a total of 12 hours of annual child care training hours.

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.)
Staff person #1 will complete 1 hour of additional child care training for a total of 12 hours.
2025-01-07 Renewal 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: At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the fire drill log did not show that the fire system was being tested every 30 days as required.

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 system was tested at time of renewal inspection and the required information was recorded on the log.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During child file review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician/medical care provider. The emergency information for child #3 did not include the address of the release persons to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
The parents will be contacted to fill in the address of the child's physician/medical care provider and the addresses of all the release people.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During child file review at renewal inspection, the immunization record for child #1, #2, and #3 did not show up to date influenza vaccinations, or an exemption note.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1, #2, and #3 will be notified to provide an updated vaccination record, or an exemption note for the vaccines that are not up to date. These children will not be in care until one of the above is provided.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include a plan for Continuity of Operations
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results.

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 person #1 will be notified to obtain a health assessment and TB test results for the staff file.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will schedule an emergency drill to be conducted at the facility. All staff and children present on the scheduled day will participate in the drill. The drill will be documented and kept on file at the facility.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter sent home to parents did not include lockdown procedures, or accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions during an emergency.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent letter will be updated to include the procedures for lockdown and the accommodation procedures for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a complete NSOR verification certificate or an application for the NSOR.

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 will not work at the facility until a receipt is on file that verifies staff person #1 applied for the NSOR verification certificate. When the receipt is on file, staff person #1 will be supervised by a permanent staff person when working until a complete clearance is on file.
2023-12-28 Renewal 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During walk-through at renewal inspection, the small room on the second floor which is measured child care space, was being used as an office area and storage space.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The room will be cleaned out and set up as child care space.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records for facility children #1 and #3 did not indicate all influenza vaccines were given in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP nor was there documentation of acceptable exemptions in the records.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain documentation of influenza vaccines for facility child #1 and #3 or obtain the required exemption for the children's records.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation that the agreement and emergency contact forms for facility child #3 was updated at least once every 6 months. The date of the last review/update was 2/23/2022.

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.)
The operator will require the parent of facility child #3 to review and update the emergency contact and agreement forms.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed 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 will take 12 hours of child care training.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training as required.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.)
Facility staff #1 will obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation of the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance in the file of facility staff #1.

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.)
Facility staff #1 will be removed from child care duties until all required clearances are on file. The operator will obtain the NSOR clearance for facility staff #1.

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