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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Phila Vaird Unit

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4800 WHITAKER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Quick Facts

Capacity
207 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 457-8480
4800 WHITAKER AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249090
License Issued
Feb 21, 2026
Active Through
Feb 21, 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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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia provide a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; and hope and opportunity for more than 13,000 Philadelphia youth each year.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed fire drill log and observed no written documentation of the fire alarm system tested every 30 days.

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.)
Provider tested fire alarm system 12/8/25 and recorded date on the log.
2024-11-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider sent by email on 1/6/25 the results of the PPD Tuberculosis screening Report from my doc urgent care. The results were read on 3/12/24.
2024-11-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed school bus two back seat covers ripped with holes on them.

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.)
/Provider ordered the seat covers. The seats should be fixed by the end of next week 1/17/25.
2023-11-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed child #1 date of last flu shot in record :10/11/21 and child #2 date of last flu shot in record: 9/28/21.Certification rep did not observe any exemption form in record at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child #1 provided proof of recent flu shot. Proof was sent to certification rep email 12/8/23. Parent of child #2 will bring a letter stating vaccination exemption.
2023-11-22 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 was missing in record one hour Health and Safety Update: date of hire: 8/29/2022.

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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed the one-hour health and safety training on 12/8/23. The certificate was sent to email of certification rep.
2023-11-22 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection provider did not have in record a sent copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was hand delivered to the 25th district Police district and emailed to OEM on 12/8/23 Certification rep was cc in the email.
2023-11-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the fire extinguisher arrow pointed to the left and the fire extinguisher read "needs to be recharged".

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire extinguisher was replaced on 12/11/23 by Alert One. A Picture of the new fire extinguisher was sent to the certification rep.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1, #2, and #3 did not include the 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.)
Parent will update emergency contact forms.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed.

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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will develop a policy and procedure.
2022-12-12 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: At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed. Last letter to the local traffic authorities on file was dated 9/19/19.

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.)
Provider will prepare and notify a letter to notify local traffic authorities.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit was not present in the vehicle that is used by facility to transport chidlren.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (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.)
Provider added first aid kit to the vehicle.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #1 included diploma/certificate from Dominican Republic in Spanish that was not an acceptable verification of experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will provide acceptable verification that verifies education. On 12/13/22 staff #1 reported that 12/9/22 was the last day working at the location.
2022-01-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/27/22 observed staff person #1 standing between two rooms at the back of the facility. There were 10 older school-age children in one room and 6 older school-age children in another room. Staff person #2, who was assigned to 6 older school-age children, was leaving them while opening the front door, escorting children to the parents, and letting visitors/parents in. Staff person #2 could not see, hear and assess children while opening the door and was leaving staff person #1 out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that staff would be within ratio when working with children.
2022-01-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation on 1/21/22, staff person #2 confirmed that heating system stopped working on 1/18/22. Staff person #2 stated that children wear coats and sweaters and are doing activities to keep them warm. At the time of the phone conversation with staff person #2 on 1/21/22, the outside temperature was 25° F.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The heating system is completely fixed. Staff would continue to check it daily to make sure its still working.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed children leaving gym area and going to the bathroom located around the corner without being supervised.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that one staff is sitting in the hallway to supervise children, who are going to the bathroom. In case additional staff is not available, staff will take assigned children and will wait near the bathroom.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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 #3 will provide an initial health assessment.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2, admitted on 8/30/21, did not include an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #2 will provide an initial health assessment.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 hired on 7/27/21 and staff person #2 hired on 5/17/21, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's 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 #1and #2 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not call, mail or deliver a written incident report to the Office of Child Development and Early Learning-Southeast region after child #1 has received emergency room treatment on 11/23/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send an incident report to OCDEL-Southeast region.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, an emergency plan did not include information about accommodation for shelter of children during lock-down.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add information about accommodation for shelter of children during lock-down.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, an emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, when the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update an emergency plan.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(9) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Transporting Children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(9)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Transporting Children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #2 hired on 5/17/21 did not complete professional development in health and safety topics within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:Staff persons shall complete professional development in precautions when transporting children within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will complete Health and Safety training.
2021-12-28 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: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 hired on 9/27/21 for the position of the director and cannot be hired provisionally, did not include NSOR Certificate. File of staff person #2 hired on 5/17/21 included Child Abuse Clearance for volunteer purpose. Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children in Gym.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 and #3 will not come back until clearances will be provided.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #2 did not include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group. Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children in Gym.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Staff person #2 will provide verification of experience.
2021-12-28 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will fill out Fire Alarm Attestation form

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