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CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE 2 LLC

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4614 Lancaster Ave FIRST FLOOR FRONT, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Capacity
17 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 921-5080
4614 Lancaster Ave, FIRST FLOOR FRONT
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255846
License Issued
Jul 19, 2026
Active Through
Jul 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE 2 LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 17 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 8:00 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 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/30/26, Cert Rep observed the following: -The blue couches in the classroom were stripping and accessible to children - The facility's mats on the floor in the indoor play space were bulging in some areas that may cause a tripping hazard for children

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Couches will be removed and replaced with another soft option for children in cozy corner. Black floor tiles in gross motor room will be adjusted to decrease a tripping hazard for children during play.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/30/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's medication log was incomplete and did not include doctor's information and written instructions were not given for administration

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's medication paperwork will be attached to EpiPen not just in child's file.
2026-04-30 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/30/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
Child's parent will provide missing signatures. And has been already corrected.
2025-11-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 5/15/24, while doing a walkthrough of the faciality, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 6 leaving the room of Staff # 3 and #5 and went to the bathroom alone. - Child # 7 being placed on the sofa to wait for their parent, without being supervised by a staff member

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be escorted to and from the restroom at all times and staff will be in position to view and supervise children in all areas of the facility and premises.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5.15.24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1 -5 did not have documentation of a completed child service report in file.

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.)
Child Service reports were completed by staff and waiting for parent -teacher conferences to be signed. Conference dates were scheduled and forms were reviewed by parents and signed and given a copy and original was placed in child's file. week of 5/20/24
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5.15.24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have documentation of immunization record in file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parent of child #3 submit a letter stating child does not receive immunizations due to religious reasons and sign and date and replace with form in file that is no longer accepted by DHS.
2024-04-24 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 on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 1 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will complete 1 hr health and safety training and submit to cert rep. Staff 1 completed 1 hr training 5/16/24 and added to file and submitted to cert rep. via email.
2024-04-24 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: During renewal inspection on 5.15.24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 's health assessment was dated 7/29/20.

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.)
Facility person 2 will attend appointment to have health assessment completed and filled out and signed by physician and placed in file.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 5/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 2 listed as facility person, state police clearance was dated 5/31/18, and mandated reporter was dated 10/15/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility Person #--2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person 2 will complete state police clearance via online portal which was completed on 5/15/24 and sent to cert rep, Facility person 2 will complete mandated reporter training and add to file which was completed 5/15/2024 and sent to cert rep via email 5/15/24.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed that the wooden musical instruments had chipped and peeling paint.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Noted wooden instruments were thrown out.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed that the first aid kit contained eye wash solution that expired in 2017.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Eye wash solution was removed and discarded.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed the sink in the bathroom had a bucket under the faucet. The bucket contained water from the dripping pipe.

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 faucet was replaced and sealed around the spout. The bucket was removed.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 , Certification Representative observed that 2 electrical outlet plates were not installed correctly in the indoor playspace.

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.)
Outlet covers were replaced and sides were caulked to secure the cover plates.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.101(c)(6) - Large muscle development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(c)(6)

Description: Large muscle development

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE DID NOT HAVE AGE APPROPRIATE (TODDLER/ PRE-SCHOOL) PLAY EQUIPTMENT FOR LARGE MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and equipment for large muscle development.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase age appropriate gross motor bikes for the facility.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have a staff meeting and review the importance of having primary care groups.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CLEAN RHE DIAPER CHANING AREA AFTER USE.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will speak with all staff at next staff meeting about diaper changing procedures.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCK-DOWN PLAN.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add a lock-down plan to their current emergency plan.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add needed accommodations to their current emergency plan
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL COMPLETED.

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.)
Provider will conduct an Emergency Drill and document this information on the log.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)

Description: Has all items/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE GROSS MOTOR ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TAPE. THE 2ND FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection the provider added missing items to the first aid kits.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS TORN RED CARPET LOCATED IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA. THE TORN CARPET WAS IN POOR REPAIR AND A VISIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD FOR CHILDREN.

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.)
Provider will cut all loose carpet strings and cover the areas with duck tape. This will be done until the facility is able to purchase new carpets.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS LIGHT BLUE PEELING PAINT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AND CHILDRENS BATHROOM. THERE WAS UNFINSHED PLASTER LOCATED ON THE WALLS IN THE GROSS MOTOR 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 will have someone come out to repair all peeling paint and plaster.
2022-05-04 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE CLASSROOM WAS STUCK AND UNABLE TO OPEN. PROVIDER HAD TO MUCH FORCE AND PULLING BEFORE THE DOOR WOULD OPEN.

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 remove the weather trimming from around the door to avoid it from being hard to open.

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