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Busy Hands Child Care

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 551-1947
S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257340
License Issued
Jun 22, 2026
Active Through
Jun 22, 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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BUSY HANDS CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/09/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Child's date of admission will be written on the agreement form and updates.
2026-06-09 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 06/09/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated signed disclosure statement in the file of staff person #1, the one observed was outdated and expired

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not hold a childcare position. Staff person signed disclosure statement and placed in the file.
2025-04-11 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#3)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated child. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2025-04-11 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in one child's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#1)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and 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 emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.
2025-04-11 Renewal 3280.133(7)(i) - Name of medication Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)(i)

Description: Name of medication

Noncompliance Area: The medication log for one child did not include the name of the medication. It stated "inhaler".

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. Revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication to ensure that the medication log contains the name of the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child is no longer enrolled. We will revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication to ensure that the medication log contains the name of the medication.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in several child's/children's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#, #2, and #3)

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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact 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.)
The children's records have current information. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, 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 syndrome, 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.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Provide and submit verification of written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility to the local safety authorities as specified. Ensure that this notification is sent annually.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide and submit verification of written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility to the local safety authorities as specified. We will ensure that this notification is sent annually.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and 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 infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
2023-06-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-09 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/9/22, cert rep observed no documentation of the required 12 hours of childcare training in the files of Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain certificates documenting 12 hours of childcare training from Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3.
2022-06-09 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/9/22, cert rep observed out of date PA State Police Clearance in the file of Staff 2, as well as out of date Mandated Reporter training in the files of Staff 2 and Staff 3.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain current clearance documentation form Staff 2 as well as current mandated reporter training certificates from Staff 2 and Staff 3.
2022-06-09 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/9/22, cert rep observed a broken door knob that would not open the rear exit door.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair the broken door knob so that the rear door can easily open.

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