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Childrens Playhouse Newbold

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1426 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 519-2124
1426 W Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253534
License Issued
Feb 21, 2026
Active Through
Feb 21, 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 Newbold is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 127 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
2026-01-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On or about 3/13/25, a child sustained an injury (scratches on face) while in care at the facility and the staff person assigned responsibility for the child's care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times by 4/4/25. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children including the requirement that staff must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children by 5/4/25. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that children must be supervised at all times. Immediate action was taken to address the issue. We will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children including the requirement that staff must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children by 5/4/25. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.
2025-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(e)

Description: 2 hour diaper check

Noncompliance Area: A staff person failed to change a child's soiled pull up when soiled causing the child to remain in a soiled pull up at least 2 hours until picked up by parent.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. Ensure that a child's diaper is checked at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. Ensure that staff persons change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. Notify staff of this requirement and submit written verification of the staff notification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was an older child in pull ups who only uses them at nap. We will ensure that it is checked after nap. We will ensure that a child's diaper is checked at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. We will ensure that staff persons change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. Staff will be notified of this requirement, and we will submit written verification of the staff notification.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#4)

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). 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.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 6 months as required for a child from infant to young toddler age. (#2)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 6 months for children from infant to young age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 6 months for children from infant to young age.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#3)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) - Written instructions/Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3)

Description: Written instructions/Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: A facility staff person administered albuterol to a child and the medication was not in its original container and was not labeled with the child's name (#1)

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. . Obtain the original labeled container for the child's medication and ensure that all medication is received in the original labeled container with the child's name before administering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain the original labeled container for the child's medication and ensure that all medication is received in the original labeled container with the child's name before administering. A photo of the originally labeled container will be submitted.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(i)

Description: Name of medication

Noncompliance Area: Albuterol medication was administered to a child on 11/18/24, 2/5/25, and 2/5/25 and the medication log did not include the name of the medication. The medication log listed the medication as "inhaler". (child #1)

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. Amend the medication log to include the name of the medication. Submit a copy of the revised medication log for verification of compliance. Amend the medication log to include the name of the medication. Submit a copy of the revised medication log for verification of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will amend the medication log to include the name of the medication. We will submit a copy of the revised medication log for verification of compliance.
2025-01-30 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: One staff person were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (1 hr. Pa Update) (#1).

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. Staff person cannot work unsupervised with children until the PA Update has been completed. Submit written verification of the required CCDBG training (PA Update) for the indicated staff persons.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons will not care for children unsupervised until the required training and been completed and submitted. Staff persons will complete the required CCDBG training. A written copy of the completed PA Update training will be submitted.
2025-01-30 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: One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission

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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated child. 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated child. We will ensure that this information is in all children's records.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations 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. 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.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

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 evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). 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.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (2)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.
2025-01-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 12/30/24, a staff observed two children pick up a pill from the floor, placed it in their mouths and spit it out. Staff were unaware of where the pill came from.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times by 1/13/25. The legal entity must revise policies and procedures regarding medication administration and storage to ensure the safety of children in care by 1/13/25. The legal entity must arrange for all staff person to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must submit written verification of the completed training, by 2/13/25.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have taken precautions to ensure that this does not happen again. Staff have been instructed to conduct a morning and afternoon scan and sweep of the classrooms for safety purposes. The medication policy will be updated to include proper medication administration and storage. We will arrange for all staff person to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children. and submit written verification of the completed training,

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