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THE PUZZLE PLACE LEARNING CENTER 2

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Capacity
15 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 800-8953
N 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00244527
License Issued
Sep 11, 2025
Expired
Sep 11, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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THE PUZZLE PLACE LEARNING CENTER 2 is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-13 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a physical for child #1.
2026-07-13 Renewal 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #2 did not include a record of immunizations.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the immunization records for child #1, child #2 and child #3. Children will be dismissed from care until their immunization records are received
2026-07-13 Renewal 3280.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1 did not include an agreement form.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get a completed agreement form for child #1.
2026-07-13 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were water stains in the ceiling and wall at the rear of the facility near the back door.

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 repair/repaint the wall above room 7 and the chipped paint areas in the pre k room.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no pick up and drop off procedures posted.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post the facility's pick up and drop off procedure.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on specific staff duties and did not include a relocation address or the method staff will use to get there.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include the specific staff duties in the event of a relocation/evacuation and a relocation address and how the facility will get to that address.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises and did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents that the emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has occurred and when it ends in order to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations(how are they moved from one place to another etc) for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-08-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-28 Renewal 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/23, the tarp in the outside play area was not securely fastened to the fence creating an unsafe condition.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 7/28/2023. Director removed old tarp and replace it with new tarp .
2023-07-28 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/23, there were wires/cables that were obstructing the rear egress in the outside play area.

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.)
On 7/28/2023. wire cables were removed from rear exit outdoor play area.
2023-07-28 Renewal 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(b)

Description: Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/23, the provider did not have written record of manual tests of its alarm at least once every 30 days with the facility's fire drill.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 7/28/2023 Director has alarm system checked Annually.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for child # 2 and # 3 was not signed or dated.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During renewal inspection the provider had the parent of 2 and 3 sign and date emergency contact.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, a record was not established at the facility for child # 1 who was present and enrolled at the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file was made for child # 1 who was present during the renewal inspection.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, a current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility. The Certificate of Compliance posted was dated 09/11/2021.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed Certificate of Compliance dated for 09/11/2021 and replaced most recent Certificate of Compliance 09/11/2022. Access regulations electronically was also placed and posted for parents to see.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 02/01/23 provider immediately reviewed and updated emergency plan. Provider added the accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, staff person # 1 has not obtained 12 annual clock hours of childcare training. 4 hours of training was produced.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will do a 6-month file check to make sure that all trainings are up to date. Staff did 12-hour training.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2021, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 (hire date, see code sheet) and # 2 (hire date, see code sheet) did not include out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. The PA Child Abuse clearance reviewed for staff person # 1 was not acceptable. (The Child Abuse clearance in the record read- Adult Household Member)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider requested copies of out of state clearances for staff person # 1 and #2. Provider received copies and placed clearances directly into staff files.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, an electrical outlet was missing a protective receptacle cover in the back childcare space near the refrigerator.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection outlet covers were placed in all outlets and was corrected onsite during the renewal inspection.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, there was a pack of Lysol disinfectant wipes on a low changing table shelf in reach and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lysol disinfecting wipes were removed from the changing table. The Lysol wipes were placed in the storage closet during renewal inspection and was corrected onsite.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On February 01, 2023, during the renewal inspection, a first aid- kit was on a low changing table shelf in reach and accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kit was removed from table out of the reach of children. First aid kit was placed on a high shelf and corrected on site.
2022-01-21 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, THE CUBBY WAS NOT SECURED TO THE WALL CREATING A TIPPING HAZARD.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has cubby anchors placed to secure cubby from tipping.
2022-01-21 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider Has created and posted information for parents to see and have access to regulations for accessing the applicable Regulations Electronically.
2022-01-21 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 8/3/17, AND STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 8/3/17, DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED 12 HOURS ANNUAL CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and staff #2 have completed 12 hours Annual clock Hours of child care Training. Staff #1 3 Hour fire safety, 2 Hour SID, 2 hour stars 101 , 2 hour stars 102 , 4hour covid protection. Staff #2 10 Hour health and safety ,2 hour SID
2022-01-21 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 8/3/17, AND STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 8/3/17, DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING COMPLETED.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Health and Safety Training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has health and safety Training dated 12/11/2020 Staff #2 health and safety 1/30/2021
2022-01-21 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, THERE WERE TOXICS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE, CLEANING MATERIAL WERE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection Provider removed toxics and it was corrected onsite.
2022-01-21 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, THERE WAS PEILING PLASTER ON THE CEILING.

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 has repaired pealing on the ceilings. Provider has out door space cleaned.

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