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Brainy Bunch Educational Center Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4904 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Quick Facts

Capacity
53 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 324-1474
4904 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252534
License Issued
May 7, 2026
Active Through
May 7, 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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Brainy Bunch Educational Center Llc is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #4 did not include the child service report.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Child Service Report for Child #4 has been completed and placed in the child's file. The facility conducts developmental ASQ screenings every 60 days as part of Keystone STARS requirements, and the Child Service Report has now been properly documented in alignment with regulatory requirements.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the address and phone number of the release person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider submitted the address and phone number of the release person designated by the parent.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2-4 did not include a 6 month review of the emergency contact and the financial agreement.

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.)
Provider submitted the 6 month review of the emergency contact and the financial agreement of child #2-4.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the annual review of the emergency plan was not included in the file of staff person #1 and 2.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted the documentation verifying the annual training of the emergency plan for staff #1 and 2.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, peel paint was observed on the preschool doorframe and the back wall of the main room.

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 repaired the peeled paint on the preschool doorframe and the main back wall.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, handwashing was not observed by staff #3 and child #4-5 after diaper changes at 11:35 AM.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member completed a PQAS-approved handwashing and health & safety training: Event ID: 380277 Course Title: Handwashing: Clean Hands = Better Health!, to reinforce proper handwashing procedures following diapering. A copy of the training certificate is attached. Staff have been reminded that handwashing must occur immediately after each diaper change in accordance with regulatory code.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(7) - Date fee to be paid/Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Date fee to be paid/Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1 and #3 Financial Agreement Forms did not specify when the fee is to be paid. Children #1 through #6 Financial Agreement Forms did not specify which services are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Enrollment Financial Agreements have been updated to include and specify any extra services. Please see attached. Please note that child #6 has withdrawn enrollment as of 3.25.2025 (per attached resignation letter from mom).
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children #1, #3 and #6 Financial Agreement Forms did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Enrollment Financial Agreements have been reviewed and updated to include the persons designated by parents for release. Please note that child #6 has withdrawn enrollment as of 3.25.2025. (Per attached resignation letter from mom).
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not list the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician/medical facility. Children #1, #3, and #5 Emergency Contact Forms did not list the health insurance policy information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Child #5 is no longer enrolled, per attached child stop letter from ELRC. Insurance policy number added for child #1 and #3.
2025-03-17 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 inspection, children #1, #2, and #3 Emergency Contact Forms did not list enrolling parents work addresses. Children #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6 Emergency Contact Forms did not list the enrolling parents work telephone numbers. Child

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.)
All Emergency Contact Forms have been reviewed and updated to include work addresses and number's if applicable. Please note that child #6 has withdrawn enrollment as of 3.25.2025 (per attached resignation letter for mom) and child #5 has been withdrawn (per ELRC child stop letter attached).
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children #4 and #5 Emergency Contact Forms did not include written consent by parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact Forms updated and signed by parent to give consent for medical care. Please note that child #5 is no longer enrolled per attached child stop letter from ELRC.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #4, and #6 Emergency Contact Forms did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.)
Emergency Contact Forms for child #1 updated and initialed by parent to include the addresses of all designated individuals authorized for release of child. Child #2 parent will provide and update by 3.31.2025. Please note that child #6 has withdrawn enrollment as of 3.25.25 (per attached resignation letter from mom).
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children Emergency Contact Forms were not available in the individual childcare space for which each child was receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A folder with Emergency Contact Forms have been added to the wall of each classroom and accessible to staff.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.182(1)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #5 did not have documentation of immunization record on file.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child is no longer enrolled as of 3.26.2025. Please see ELRC Enrollment Stop Letter attached.
2025-03-17 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 inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.

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 #1 is no longer employed. Please see resignation letter attached.

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