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Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2433 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Capacity
105 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 218-0800
2433 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254589
License Issued
Apr 8, 2026
Active Through
Apr 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PHILADELPHIA is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 105 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
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. We will ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A review of facility records indicated that fire drills were conducted on 4/24/25, 7/14/25, 9/24/25,12/10/25 and 2/18/26- not every 60 days as required.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Revise and submit written fire drill policies to ensure that fire drills are completed and recorded at least every 60 days as specified in this regulation. Conduct a fire drill and send a fire drill record of all fire drills completed since 2/18/26.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise and submit written fire drill policies to ensure that fire drills are completed and recorded at least every 60 days as specified in this regulation. We will conduct a fire drill and send a fire drill record of all fire drills completed since 2/18/26.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for each fire drill between 4/24/25 to 2/18/26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Conduct a fire drill and ensure that it contains a hypothetical location that is different from the previous drill conducted. Submit a copy of a completed fire drill to verify compliance. Develop and submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will conduct a fire drill and ensure that it contains a hypothetical location that is different from the previous drill conducted. We will submit a copy of a completed fire drill to verify compliance. Develop and submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
2026-02-12 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: The facility fire detection system is not accessible and the submitted annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable was incomplete. It did not include the full report.

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. Submit the full annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable. Ensure that this is done annually and retained with the fire drill log.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will submit the full annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable. We will ensure that this is done annually and retained with the fire drill log.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Several children's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. Ensure that all agreements include the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. We will ensure that all agreements include the date of the child's admission.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2, #3, #4, and #5)

Correction Required: 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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#1)

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. We will ensure that this information is in all children's records.
2024-07-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-22 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: The facility's written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1 and #2)

Correction Required: 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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and lockdown procedures.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan that includes this information.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures/ and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain verification of completed CCDBG (10 hour) training within 90 days of hire. The training was completed more than 90 days after date of hire. (#1, #3 and #4).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training within 90 days of hire and cannot to work with children unsupervised until the training is completed. Submit written verification of the completed training. Ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons completed the CCDBG training but not within the 90 days of hire as required. We will submit written verification of the completed training. We will ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire and that staff will not work unsupervised until the training is completed and submitted
2024-03-22 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: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5- mandated reporter training more than 60 months old)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #5 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed mandated reporter training for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #5 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person/s. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/24, at approximately 3:45pm, one staff person (#2) was observed caring for a mixed-age group of 13 young and older school-age children in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. Staff person verified the ages of the children in care.

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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Revise staffing schedules to accommodate staff:child ratio needs and ensure that staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise staffing schedules to accommodate staff:child ratio needs and ensure that staff:child ratios are maintained at all times.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/24, at approximately 3:45pm, one staff person (#2) was observed caring for a mixed-age group of 13 young and older school-age children in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. Staff person verified the ages of the children in care.

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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.
2023-07-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 7/14/23, cert rep discovered that Staff 1 struck a child while in her care

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.)
Staff member was removed instantly and relieved of her position at the facility.
2023-03-30 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-05-11 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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