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Autism R E C

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 26th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 789-3289
S 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257378
License Issued
May 20, 2026
Active Through
May 20, 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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Autism R E C is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a daily schedule posted.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A schedule has been created and posted.
2026-04-30 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: During the inspection, it was observed that neither of the staff has an assigned group.

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.)
Groups have been assigned to staff and posted for staff to see.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers 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.)
We have contacted parent to inform them of requirements. Parents have updated paperwork.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: While inspected the facility's vehicle I observed that there was no emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On May 1, 2026, all emergency contact information has been
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a posted transportation plan.

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.)
On May 4th we created and posted a transportation plan.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include a physical.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We informed the parent on 4/30/2026 that a physical was needed. Parent sent a request to child's primary doctor. The child's primary doctor is located in Delaware and will mail form to parent
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the primary staff had not completed nor sent in a copy of the civil rights form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Civil Rights form was completed on March 6, 2026. It was also emailed on March 6, 2026. I sent a follow up email to Tricia Barnes to confirm that it was received. I was told it was received and under review.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have added updates to existing plan.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include a current health assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assesstment was completed on 5/1/2026 for staff # 1, Staff #3 went to facility to get update to missing spaces on current physical and is scheduled to have another. Staff #2 has upcoming appointment with primary care physician on May 13, 2026, and will return to work once complete.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not send over their local traffic letter.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Local traffic letter has been created a copy was sent on 5/5/2026 1101 South Front Street Harrisburg, Pa. 17104
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a copy of the pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.

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.)
Pick-up and drop-off procedure was created on 5/5/2026 and posted.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's transportation vehicle did not content a first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first aid kit was purchased on 4/30/2026 online from Amazon for next day delivery. First aid kit has been placed in the vehicle on
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(2)

Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not include their date of admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission date has been added.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the required signatures at the bottom of the emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
The parent was sent an email on 4/30/2026 signature was added.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3280.182(4)/3280.182(6) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(4)/3280.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the required signatures at the bottom of the emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was sent an email on 4/30/2026 signature was added.

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