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Childrens Playhouse Fairhill

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
3169 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Quick Facts

Capacity
192 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 419-5807
3169 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252365
License Issued
Mar 30, 2026
Active Through
Mar 30, 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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Childrens Playhouse Fairhill is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 192 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday2:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/1/26, room pre-k #1, pre-k #2 and pre-k #3 were observed not set up for childcare space and being used as storage with cots, chairs, cribs and toy shelves in the middle of the floor.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classrooms were set up however, had additional items in them as we were preparing for transitions for the new school year enrollments. The items that did not belong in this classroom was moved and stored in storage unit..
2026-07-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/1/26, water stains were observed in the front area upon the right of entrance. Water stains were also observed in the hallway, classroom #2 and #4 pre-k childcare spaces.

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.)
We had experienced a leak in the roof due to the rainstorms. We have replaced tiles that were stained
2026-07-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/1/26, chip paint was observed on the white, teal, light blue and light-yellow walls in the pre-k classroom #1 and #2.

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.)
This classroom was one of our head start classrooms that closed down for the summer and we were preparing for paint. No children were in this classroom during the visit or summer. We have painted the classroom.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the refrigerator in room 2 was observed with a thermometer inside, that was not operating. The thermometer did not read a temperature and would not turn on.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance removed the refrigerator from the classroom.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 and #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families were given the emergency contacts to correct.
2026-02-04 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 the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 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 put N/A on emergency contact for work information.
2026-02-04 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #2 were not updated within a 6-month period. last dated 1/6/25.

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.)
Parent was given the emergency contact again to correct her mistake.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new health assessment form was given to the parents of these children so they can bring the form to the doctor to be corrected.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, several bottles in room 1 were observed without labels of each child's individual name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles not labeled by the parents were labeled by the teachers.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was given the emergency contact to correct.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that staff #1 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

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.)
Staff #1 signed the training sign in sheet on site. Staff #1 received the training but didn't sign in at the time of training.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, room 2 listed on the facilities capacity sheet as childcare space was observed being used for storage with several boxes being stored.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Boxes were removed from the room and the room and the room is prepped.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in room 4, 6, and 8.

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.)
Maintenance replaced the ceiling tile.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, handwashing signs reviewed throughout the facility did not include the required language, "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating" over every toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

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.)
Proper signs were provided by the inspector and hung up at all sinks, toilets and changing tables.
2026-02-04 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility conducts testing of their fire alarm system every 30days.

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.)
system was tested onsite during inspection.

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