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Community Development Services

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
7536 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Quick Facts

Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (888) 682-5933
7536 Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260556
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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About the Provider

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Community Development Services is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. 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 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-11 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 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

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.)
All staff assigned groups will be posted for each group with a dry erase board and children cards. All teachers will be responsible to acknowledge arrivals and departures by updating the list accordingly. Staff will also maintain children cards throughout the day. Director will check cards and group assignments hourly.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3, #4,#5,and #7, did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the individual child's emergency contact form.

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.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#3, #4,#5,and #7 are no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 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: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#2, #3,#5,and #7, did not have the address of the child's designated individual by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

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.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. All missing information will be completed and updated. Child#2, #3,#5,and #7 are no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(2)

Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3, #4,#5,and #7, did not have the admission date in the individual child's agreement form.

Correction Required: 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.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Director will complete all admission date on the child's first date of care. Child#3, #4,#5,and #7 are no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1,#2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the individual child's emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1,#2, 3, and #5 are no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1,#2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the individual child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1,#2, 3, and #5 are no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 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: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the individual child's emergency contact form.

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.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1, #2, 3, and #5 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for the child on the individual child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1, #2, 3, and #5 are no longer enrolled at the facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #4 and #2 did not have a individual record which is required for each facility person.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain all documents from staff #2 and #4. All staff will be removed from employment. Staff #4 and #2 are no longer employed at the facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1,#2,#3 did not have their child care experience and education in their individual staff records.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain all documents from staff #1, #2, and #3. All staff will be removed from employment. Staff #1 and #2 are no longer employed at the facility. Staff person #3 documents were obtained and placed in staff person file.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1,#2,#3, and #4 did not have two written references in their individual staff records.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain all documents from staff #1, #2,#3, and #4. All staff will be removed from employment. Staff # 3 documents were obtained and placed in the file. staff #1,#2, and #4 are no longer employed.
2023-07-11 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: On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1 did not have their FBI, NSOR, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. Staff #2 did not have the police state clearance, FBI, Child Abuse clearance, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. in their records. Staff #3 did not have a police state clearance. Staff #4 did not have state police clearance, FBI, NSOR, and mandated reporting training.

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 # 1,#2, #3, #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1,#2,#3, and #4 no longer work at facility. All staff will be removed from employment.

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