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Casa Del Carmen Family Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4400 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Quick Facts

Capacity
89 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 457-4325
4400 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252449
License Issued
Mar 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 1, 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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Casa del Carmen is a multi-faceted, bilingual, bicultural family service center located in North Philadelphia.

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
2026-03-02 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/02/2026, Certification Staff observed multiple children in Rooms #6 and #7 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area of the child care space that allows 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use. Operator will arrange furniture in the child care space in such a way that allows children to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while utilizing rest equipment.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 was missing CSR/ observations

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 CSR will be completed by child 1 classroom teacher soon as possible.
2025-01-28 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address of the individual 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.)
Child 1 emergency contact was updated by the parent
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see the emergency drill. Emergency drill was not documented/ conducted within the past year.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide an emergency plan drill annually and document the event within the calendar year.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 annual training hours.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11-5-17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1-- will have until 2-20-25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1-, staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will complete mandated reporter trainign as soon as possible.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in the boys bathroom near Little Squirrels.

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.)
Baseboard will be replaced, and a monthly inspection of all surfaces will be done by maintenance staff.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Little Bears, boy's bathroom near Little Squirrels, and Owls

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.)
Walls will be painted and plaster will be fixed
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 was missing ate of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Files will be updated to reflect the date of child's admission of the fee agreement
2024-02-12 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 were missing 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.)
Files will be updated to reflect the parent's work address and telephone numbers on the emergency contact form.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing the name of the health insurance.

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.)
Files will be updated with the names of the child's health insurance on the emergency contact form
2024-02-12 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing address of the individual 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.)
Files will be updated with the missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released in the emergency contact form.
2024-02-12 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide continuity of operations and place it in the emergency plan. The continuity of operations will be reviewed annually with the emergency plan. Staff 1 to receive first aid/ cpr
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing pediatric first aid/ cpr.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 attended first aid/ cpr training on Wednesday February 14th. She received her certificate that day.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Little Leapers, Bears and Little Owls.

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.)
Walls will be painted and a monthly inspection of the walls will be done by the maintain staff.
2023-01-04 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the two sets of cubbies in the Squirrels room were lightweight and wobbly and posed a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will be contacted to mount the cubbies to the wall, so they do not pose a tipping hazard.
2023-01-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the top of the fencing surrounding the outdoor play space was visibly in need of being repaired or replaced due to the metal connector poles at the top not being connected to the fencing wire.

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 facility will contact the contractor to repair/replace the top of the fencing, so it is safe and not a hazard while children are playing in this area.
2022-01-07 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER IN THE LOWER BOYS BATHROOM MEASURED AT 118 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WHEN USING A THERMOMETER.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE PERSON TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER. THE TEMPERATURE WILL BE LOWERED SO THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE DOES NOT GO ABOVE 110 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
2022-01-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CEILING TILES IN THE UPPER BOYS BATHROOM, AND IN THE HALLWAY BY THE BOYS BATHROOM WERE OBSERVED TO BE STAINED AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED. THE WALLS AND MOLDING UNDER THE HAND DRYER IN THE UPPER BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM WERE OBSERVED TO BE VISIBLY DIRTY AND IN NEED OF BEING CLEANED.

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.)
A WORK REQUEST WILL BE MADE TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE BATHROOM AND HALLWAY. THE WALL AREA AND MOLDING BY THE HAND DRYER IN THE UPPER BATHROOMS WILL BE CLEANED SO THERE IS NO VISIBLE DIRT.
2022-01-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE WALL IN THE PANDAS ROOM WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT/PLASTER.

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 PLASTER AND PAINT IN THE PANDAS ROOM WILL BE REPAIRED/REPAINTED.
2022-01-07 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE METAL COVERING ON THE WALL FOR THE WATERLINE TO THE TOILET WAS OBSERVED TO BE COVERED IN RUST.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE METAL COVERING ON THE WALL IN THE BATHROOM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW COVERING.

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