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Babes Day Care

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
N 35th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 715-8341
N 35th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251305
License Issued
Jan 22, 2026
Active Through
Jan 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Babes Day Care is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 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
2025-12-22 Renewal 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment

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.)
Staff Person #1 will submit an initial health assessment by COB 02.01.26. Provider will terminate employment of Staff Person #1 if required health assessment is not provided/submitted by COB 02.01.26.
2025-12-22 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to Staff Person #1 suitability to serve as a facility person

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.)
Staff Person #1 will provide two written non-family references to provider by COB 02.01.26. Staff Person #1 will be terminated from employment if required documentation is not submitted by the 02.01.26 deadline
2025-12-22 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics and Pediatric First Aid Traning

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete and submit required trainings by COB 02.01.26. Staff person #1 will be terminated from employment at facility if required training documentation is not provided by provider mandated deadline
2025-12-22 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include PA Criminal, PA State Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry, Mandated Reporter, and Disclosure Statement Clearances/Verfication.

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. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will submit all required clearance documentation to provider by COB 02.01.266. Staff Person #1 will not return to facility until submitting of all required clearance documentation. Provider will terminate Staff Person #1 employment if Staff Person #1 does not have required clearances by deadline date of 02.01.26
2025-12-22 Renewal 3280.35(2)/3280.192(2)(iii) - 8th grade & enrolled in training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.35(2)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: 8th grade & enrolled in training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 01.13.26, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include education and/or experience verification for the position of assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum. The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will submit documentation verifying education and experience qualifications for the position of assistant group supervisor by COB 02.01.26. Staff Person #1 will be terminated from employment if submission of documents does not meet deadline requirements.
2025-12-22 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.13.26, chipped paint was located on the right-side wall of the middle room classroom

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.)
Provider will have wall repainted by 02.01.26
2025-05-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-07 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.07.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics Training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit documentation of Health and Safety Basics training by 01.21.25.
2023-12-07 Renewal 3280.23(a) - Immediate access Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.23(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.07.23, Staff person #1 was unable to provide immediate access to the staff and children files for review.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will send and/or have staff and children's files for inspection review by 01.22.24.
2023-12-07 Renewal 3280.35(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.35(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.07.23, Certification Representative was unable to access facility files to determine the qualifications of Staff Person #1 as a Secondary Staff Person.

Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff files ready for review by 01.22.24.
2023-03-14 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/23, the surge protector near the second desk in Room #1 did not have protective electrical covers on the unused outlets.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Receptacle covers will be placed on electric outlet 3/28/2023
2023-03-14 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/23: 1. There were 3 disinfectant spray bottles in in room 1 on the 1st desk that was accessible to the children. 2. There was a container of Round-Up weed killer in the doorway of the rear egress to the outdoor play area.

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.)
All disinfectant and cleaning material and other toxins will be placed in a cabinet with a lock. 3/28/23
2023-03-14 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/14/23: 1. Television unmounted and sitting on the desk in the childcare space. 2. The kitchen is under construction; a ladder, tarp, drill, bucket with caulk/ plaster, a broken chair, and drywall taping tools. 3. There was a sheet of plywood, a plastic garbage bag, a plastic package cover, and a excess foliage (leaves). 4. The drop ceiling in room 1 was water stained and in poor repair. 5. The changing station in Room #2 was in poor repair.

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.)
TV will be put back on the wall. The kitchen is finished all bags, drills and bucket of cork, broken chair, leaves and other materials will be removed. Drop ceiling will be replaced. Changing table will be replaced.
2022-06-08 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE THERMOMETER ON THE REFRIGERATOR READ 46.4°. THIS TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM REQUIRED TEMPERATURE.

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.)
The refrigerator was repaired and the temperature is now in compliance.
2022-06-08 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFE ROUTES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.

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 safe routes have been posted conspicuously in the facility.
2022-06-08 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan was posted conspicuously in the facility.
2022-06-08 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STAFF PERSON DID NOT HAVE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING COMPLETE.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: CCDBG HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Primary and Secondary Staff completed the health and safety training. Verification was sent to the certification representative.
2022-06-08 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, SECONDARY STAFF PERSON DID NOT HAVE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY COMPLETE.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Secondary staff completed the NSOR and submitted verification to the certification representative.
2022-06-08 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, 1. THERE WAS EXCESS TAPE ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE DAYCARE, ON THE VENT LOCATED ON THE UPPER RIGHT WALL OF ROOM 1, AND ON THE SIGN IN THE BATHROOM. 2. THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA HAD EXCESS FOLIAGE AND LEAVES COVERING THE TOYS AND SEATING FOR THE CHILDREN.

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.)
All excess tape was removed from the postings, the vent and the bathroom. The outside play area was cleared of all excess foliage and leaves.

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