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Crayonbox Childcare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 997-2572
S 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00243546
License Issued
Sep 9, 2025
Expired
Sep 9, 2026
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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Crayonbox Childcare is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). 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/children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. (#1) Emergency contact information in other child's record was not completed every 6 months, but more than a year later. (#2)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified child. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for child #1. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#4 and #5)

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 children. 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.)
A current up-to-date health report for the indicated children. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training required prior to working with children unsupervised .

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 persons must complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person completed the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. We will submit written verification of the completed training.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within the past 24 months. (#1)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current up-to-date health assessment will be obtained and submitted for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain verification of current pediatric first aid and CPR training. (#1)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Provide pediatric first aid and CPR training for the identified staff. Ensure that pediatric first aid and CPR training is completed as required. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Th staff person will update and submit their pediatric first aid and CPR training. We will ensure that pediatric first aid and CPR is completed and renewed as required. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location for consecutive fire drills (12/3/24 and 1/3/25).

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Conduct a fire drill and ensure that it contains a hypothetical location that is different from the previous drill conducted. Submit a copy of a completed fire drill to verify compliance. Develop and submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will conduct a fire drill and ensure that it contains a hypothetical location that is different from the previous drill conducted. We will submit a copy of a completed fire drill to verify compliance. A written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills will be developed and submitted.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). 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 and submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: One child's record contained an agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#3)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreement to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Submit a copy of the updated agreement. The agreement will be updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A copy of the updated agreements will be submitted.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(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.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

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. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(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.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

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 infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Conduct an emergency drill and ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. Submit a copy of the completed emergency drill form to verify compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will conduct an emergency drill and ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. We will submit a copy of the completed emergency drill form to verify compliance.
2024-07-24 Renewal 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not submit written verification of the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Provide and submit a copy of the parent letter as specified. Ensure that the parent of each enrolled child is provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide and submit a copy of the parent letter as specified. We will ensure that the parent of each enrolled child is provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.

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