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Fundecational Castle

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Quick Facts

Capacity
11 children
Languages
English, Arabic, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 230-8296
Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00259480
License Issued
Sep 25, 2026
Active Through
Sep 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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FUNDECATIONAL CASTLE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 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
2026-07-09 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, toy cars were observed with dirt debris on the seats. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

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.)
Provider wiped the toy cars.
2026-07-09 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the kitchen refrigerator was observed without a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider purchased a thermometer for the refrigerator.
2026-07-09 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: At the time of inspection, the pediatric cpr & first aid certificate for staff #1 & 2 expired 9/2025.

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.)
Renew the cpr & first aid and appointment was scheduled.
2026-07-09 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: At the time of the inspection, the NSOR and DHS FBI clearance dated 01/22/21 for staff #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 -- May not work in a child care position at the facility until completed FBI fingerprinting results & NSOR results are obtained. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider scheduled appointment for the FBI clearance and submitted for NSOR clearance.
2025-07-08 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: At the time of the inspection, an air freshener spray was observed in an accessible location to children in the bathroom. Noncompliance was corrected on site.

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.)
Provider removed the air freshener spray from the bathroom to an inaccessible location to children.
2025-02-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-08-16 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: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information and agreement of child #1 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Last update was on 4/27/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact form and agreement.
2024-08-16 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: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma did not include signs of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

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.)
Provider will update baby shaken syndrome policy and emergency plan with a statement regarding volunteers and continuity of operations.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 included a health assessment that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. Health assessment of staff person 31 was from 7/20/22, health assessment of staff person #2 was from 7/21/22.

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.)
Staff will provide an updated staff health assessments.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility was not observed.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will write and send a letter to the local traffic authorities.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #2 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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.)
Parents will update emergency contact forms with signatures.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #1 included only 8 hours of childcare 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 person #1 will obtain additional 4 hours of training.
2023-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/12/23, continued non-compliance was observed in that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Document dated 1/14/2021. The records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid /CPR training with "Pediatric" in the title and the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has scheduled for all three staff to complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
2023-07-26 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not include the required Health and Safety 1-hour training update.

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.)
All three staff will be working on the revised training
2023-07-26 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment. Health records submitted dated 2/24/2021

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained and submitted a current health assessment.
2023-07-26 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include an update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. Documents dated 12/8/22, 7/21/22, 7/21/22, 5/9/22 and 11/23/22 respectively.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All student files will be reviewed and signed
2023-07-26 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain a document to verify training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all staff review and sign.
2023-07-26 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 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.)
Provider will ensure that all required hours are completed
2023-07-26 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Document dated 1/14/2021. The records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid /CPR training with "Pediatric" in the title and the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All three staff will retake and ensure the correct course is taken by the appropriate trainer.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's files have been updated and fixed
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Files have been fixed and dated
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include an initial health report-records included immunization record only

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's health records have been requested and will be put in file on receipt
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(4)

Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated annual influenza vaccine or letter of exemption-influenza vaccine dated 12/20/19 and 10/4/19 respectively.

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent has signed a letter of exemption and it has been placed in files
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #4 did not contain a dated signature to the record.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date has been listed on the record
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
Provider will make sure all paperwork is signed and dated
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22 it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All paperwork has been signed
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.20/3280.95(a) - General Health and Safety/FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20/3280.95(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the fire extinguishers were not inspected and tagged within the last year-fire extinguishers tagged March 2021

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has renewed the fire extinguisher tags
2022-07-21 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/21/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the annual 12 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 will have the appropriate trainings done

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