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Horatio B Hackett School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2143 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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2143 E York St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251359
License Issued
Apr 21, 2026
Active Through
Apr 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Horatio B Hackett School is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and the file for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 completely fill out the emergency contact form that includes the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency.
2026-01-06 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative viewed the facility files, and the file did not include a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants Announcement C-24-02.

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 get a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.
2026-01-06 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment

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.)
Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for staff #4.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #8 did not include the test results of the TB.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.)
Provider will obtain the test results of the TB for staff #8.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
Provider will obtain two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 and will put into their personnel file.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare training and place the record of the training in the staff file.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #7 did not include fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #2 and staff #7 trained in fire safety training.
2026-01-06 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #5 does not include an NSOR clearance (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26). Staff #8 file does not include FBI or NSOR (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26) clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #5 and #8 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will no longer have staff #5 and staff #8 work in a childcare position at the facility until they receive their FBI and NSOR clearances.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include a staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate but file did include a bachelor's degree in sports management, but the transcript did not include30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #4.
2025-05-06 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/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 of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include an agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall 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 produce and print out the agreement form and have the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 sign it.
2025-05-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the 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.)
Provider will get the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care from the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 and put it on the emergency contact form.
2025-05-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. completely fill out the emergency contact form and its entirety.
2025-05-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the health insurance information for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5.and put it on the emergency contact form.
2025-05-06 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 (2/25/22 health and safety) did not include the 1-hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. Since the 1hr update isn't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.

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 have staff #2 obtain the 2-part 6-hr health and safety training and have them supervised until part-1 of the training is completed.

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