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Bambi Day Care

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
500 RED LION RD, Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Quick Facts

Capacity
200 children
Languages
English, English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukranian
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 464-8623
500 RED LION RD
Philadelphia, PA 19115
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259337
License Issued
Oct 3, 2026
Active Through
Oct 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Bambi Day Care Center has earned four stars rating as a child care provider who exceeds state health and safety licensing requirements in the state of Pennsylvania, and has a strong working relationship with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and has

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
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/21/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a FBI clearance. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The FBI Criminal History Clearance for Staff # 1 was completed on 5/16/26. The original clearance results were mailed by the processing agency but were never received by our facility and were presumed lost in transit. Upon realizing that the clearance results had not been received , we immediately contacted the appropriate agency and request a duplicate copy. The duplicate FBI clearance was received on 7/30/26 and has been placed in the employee's personal file.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/21/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 did not have verification of education in their file.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Follow up with evaluation agency regarding the status of the evaluation. Staff person # 1 education evaluation was received on 7/27/26. Staff person # 2 education evaluation is expected on 8/7/26.
2025-10-02 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The inspection for the facility fire extinguish were expired at the time of inspection. The last recorded inspection was 9/2024.

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.)
he company will be contacted to schedule an inspection immediately.
2024-09-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/21/23, there were areas on the outdoor play space where the surfacing was separating causing groves and uneven spaces that could pose a hazard to the children in care.

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 outdoor surface will be filled or replaced.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/21/23, there was an unstable large book shelf in the large indoor play area and unstable cubbies in the hallway outside of the classrooms.

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 furniture will be mounted.
2022-08-08 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the cots being used for napping in room #4 were not assigned and labeled for specific children as required.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cots in room #4 shall be assigned and labeled for individual use. In the future, all rooms shall have the rest equipment labeled for specific use by the children in the child care space.
2022-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 and #2 did not have the health insurance and policy number documented on their emergency contact forms.

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.)
The parents of both child #1 and #2 shall provide that health insurance and policy number documented on their child's emergency contact forms.
2022-08-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 3 and #4 did not have proof of updated immunization for influenza and/or signed immunization exemption form documented in their 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.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 child # 2 and #3 shall provided updated immunization records for their children and/or provide a signed immunization exemption form.
2022-08-08 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/22 during time of inspection, the sanitizing spray being used in room #8 was not labeled with the contents inside bottle.

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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottle being used to sanitize the surfaces in room #8 shall be labeled with its contents as required per regulations.
2022-08-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, there was several doors leading the child care classrooms with chipped paint and in need of repair.

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 in the facility shall be repaired and there shall be no chipped paint within the facility.
2022-04-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 tapping/smacking children's hands as a form of punishment when they do something wrong.

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.)
Director held one on one meeting with staff person #1 to discuss, review and emphasize positive interaction, appropriate, non-positive approach and consequences for repeat violations. meeting was held on 4/4/22. Training shall be completed by staff person #1 on positive interactions and outcomes with school-age children.
2022-04-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)

Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 sometimes raises her voice/yells at the children in her care and taps/smacks the children's hands when they do something wrong.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director held one on one meeting with staff person #1 to discuss, review and emphasize positive interaction, appropriate, non-positive approach and consequences for repeat violations. meeting was held on 4/4/22. Training shall be completed by staff person #1 on positive interactions and outcomes with school-age children.
2021-09-14 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, there was chipped paint on the doors in rooms #2, #7, #9A and water damage to the ceiling tile in room #2.

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. 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.)
All damaged paint on the doors cited shall be repaired and repainted. In addition, the ceiling tile in room #2 shall be replaced.
2020-01-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff working in the afterschool program were determined to be using unacceptable methods (tapping /hitting children on the hand) of redirecting children and were yelling at children in their care.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 and any other staff assigned to work with the after-school program shall be required to receive at least 2 hours of training in positive redirection, learning to deal with difficult behaviors and/or behavior management. In addition, all staff shall participate in mindfulness training to help with coping with stress and the schedule will be changed to allow for time to relax and destress..
2019-10-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.124(b)(7) - Amount of fee/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the agreement form for child # 1-8 did not have the fee amount documented on the form. In addition, the parent of child #6 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.)
All agreement forms for child # 1-8 shall have the fee amount listed and all parents shall be made aware of the fee that is to be paid weekly for their childrens care at the facility. In the addition, the parent of child #6 shall be required to provide that address of release person and it shall be documented on the child's emergency contact form.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, Child # 1 and #8 did not have proof of immunization status documented in their record. In addition, child # 2-4 and 6-7 did not have required influenza shots documented on their immunizations records and/or letter of exemption documented in their files.

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.)
All children listed shall have update immunization records documented in their records and required influenza immunizations and/or letters signed by parent given them exemption form this requirement as per regulations.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, there was chippled plaster on the back wall in room #9b (preschool rm) and on the wall in room #1 and #2. In addition, there was a chair in room # 1 that was in need of repair and a chair and child size couch in room #3 that are need of repair and/or replacement.

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.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.)
All areas of the wall with chipped paint in rooms #9b , room #1and rm#2 shall be repaired and there shall be no chipped paint or plaster in the facility. In addition, all the child size chairs and couches shall be repaired and/or replaced. All funiture and/or fixtures shall be in good repair as required per regulations.
2018-09-14 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 (hired 7/10/17) did not have two non-family references documented in her record to attest for her sutiablity to serve as staff at facility.

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 shall provide another non-family references that attest to be ability to serve as a staff person at child care facility. This reference shall be documented in her record with the other reference as per regulations.
2017-08-21 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/21/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN CONSENT OR MEDICATION LOG FOR CHILD #1 WHO HAD AN EPIPEN.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WRITTEN CONSENT WILL BE OBTAINED FOR THE EPIPEN OF CHILD #1. DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE FORM AND PROCESS WITH THE TEACHERS AT STAFF MEETING. DIRECTOR WILL DO PERIODIC CHECKS OF CLASSROOMS TO ENSURE PROPER PROCEDURES ARE BEING FOLLOWED.
2017-08-21 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) - Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/21/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS WITH SOAP AFTER DIAPERING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIAPERING AND HANDWASHING PROCEDURES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH STAFF. THE DIRECTOR WILL MONITOR TO ENSURE THAT PROCEDURES ARE BEING FOLLOWED.

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