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Guiding Light Family Daycare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 622-7670
Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00260300
License Issued
Aug 13, 2026
Active Through
Aug 13, 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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GUIDING LIGHT FAMILY DAYCARE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 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
2026-07-06 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 7-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there were toy cars with removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has removed all cars and toys with small wheels less than 1 inch.
2026-07-06 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: On 7-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and agreement form of child #1 was not updated within a 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.)
The emergency contact and agreement forms of child #1 have been updated.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the posted emergency drill log showed 4-2024.

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.)
Emergency drill was executed with both staff in place.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include a Mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff persons completed Mandated reporter trainings.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, an evacuation route was not posted on the main 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.)
A chart was drafted showing evacuation routes and posted on the main level of the facility.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 7-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the fire drill log did not show manual testing or fire safety professional testing of the fire detection device.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill log was completed showing manual testing.
2024-07-31 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 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.)
The name, address and telephone number of child #1's physician or source of medical care has been added.
2024-07-31 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number under a family policy or medical assistance benefits.

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.)
Health insurance coverage and policy number have been added to the emergency contact of child #1.
2024-07-31 Renewal 3290.31(h) - Verification of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(h)

Description: Verification of professional development

Noncompliance Area: On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a Health and Safety training in their files.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date the professional development was completed. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (g) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and #2 will complete the Health and Safety training.
2024-07-31 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit was missing tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider placed tape into the first-aid kit on site.
2024-07-31 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 7-31-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have interconnected fire detectors.

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.)
An OSHA approved ADT system was purchased.
2023-07-07 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, #3, and #4 did not have a child service report completed in the last 6 months.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete a child service report for child # 2, #3, and #4.
2023-07-07 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.131(e)(2)(i) - Parent written verification from Doctor./Religious belief/strong personal objection Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Parent written verification from Doctor./Religious belief/strong personal objection

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health reports for child #3, #4, and #5 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. Also, there were no immunization letters observed for child #3, #4, and #5.

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. 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.)
The parents of each child will provide documentation of an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023, or an exemption letter.
2023-07-07 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have posted for parents the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will post in a conspicuous location used by parents, instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2023-07-07 Renewal 3290.24(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have a written emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will develop an emergency plan that meets all the criteria from pa code 3270.24 and announcement C-22-04.

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