Skip to main content
Child Care Center ✓ Licensed

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Advertisement

Quick Facts

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

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞 (267) 296-7357
4221 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Get Directions →
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250150
License Issued
Jan 19, 2026
Active Through
Jan 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
ASOCIACION PUERTORRIQUENOS EN MARCHA is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 239 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed multiple children in Rooms #6, #7, #8, #9, and #11 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area that allows 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the facility notifies local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility annually.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(5) - Name, address, and phone/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(5)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of the staff person's address or 2 written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. 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.)
Operator will ensure that each Staff Person's record includes their home address and 2 written, nonfamily references attesting to the staff person's suitability.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification Staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of having received training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment or verification of education and child care experience meeting the qualification of an assistant group supervisor.

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 and kept on file at the facility. 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.)
Operator will ensure that each staff person's record includes documentation of the staff having received training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis, and each time the plan is updated. Operator will ensure that each staff person's record includes verification of education and child care experience meeting the qualification of their respective position.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed toxic cleaning materials on a counter in Pre-K Counts Room #7 and next to a sink in Head Start Room #10.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all toxic materials remain locked or inaccessible to children.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the hot water temperature in the boys' and girls' bathrooms in Sections A and C of the facility was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the hot water temperature in areas accessible to children remains below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator will request that facility maintenance lower the hot water temperature.
2025-04-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm Staff 1 then dragged child by her legs for about 1-2 seconds after letting go of the child staff 1 pushed child resulting in child falling to the floor hitting the back of her head.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As part of the corrective action plan. Staff 1 was terminated effective 4-7-25 from her position for not following APM ECE child abuse policy and SDP Code of conduct
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider communicated with family about the fee agreement we added the description of the services offer at our site for child 1 and child 4.
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing the name 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.)
Provider communicated with family, and we were able to complete their missing information of child 1 (name and telephone number of child's physician)
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing policy #

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.)
Provider communicated with family and verified that the medical card of child 3 was on file and had policy number. Policy number was added in the emergency contact form for child 3
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: during renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 and 4 were expired.

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.)
Provider had emergency contact and agreement updated for child 2 for the new year. However, copy of the form was not included in the educational file. Teacher made a copy of both forms and included on the same day in the educational file.
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. File for staff 3 was not on site. Corrected on site

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider called resources department to, and they were able to send staff 3 file.
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing date TB was read.

Correction Required: 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 2 was able to get a receipt to proof
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 3 and 8 were missing 2 reference letters.

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.)
Provider made the corrections for staff 1 and 3. We contacted our HR department since they are APM employees.
2024-12-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the emergency drill log. Annual emergency drill was not conducted.

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.)
Provider APM conducted the annual emergency drill on 12-16-24

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

Advertisement

Ask the Community

Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.

Providers in ZIP Code 19140

Looking for Child Care?

Helpful Resources

How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement