Skip to main content
Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Inst For The Economic Dev Of Children

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
W Harvey St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Advertisement

Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞 (215) 844-7758
W Harvey St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Get Directions →
✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256525
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Inst For The Economic Dev Of Children. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
INST FOR THE ECONOMIC DEV OF CHILDREN is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, it was observed that there was no working thermometer in the refrigerator

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.)
Purchased 2 thermometers to replace the 2 thermometers that don't work
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain a completed Child Service report.

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 § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed a child service report
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, it was observed that the emergency contact in the records of child #1 did not include a dated signature.

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.)
Parent signed and dated emergency contact
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.192(2) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(2)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include an updated health record.

Correction Required: 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 obtained completed health assessments
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include updated training in the emergency plan. Documents dated 3/31/25.

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.)
We had a staff meeting in the afternoon on 5/3/26 to go over emergency plan
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) - Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a)

Description: Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/26, it was observed that the ceiling in the food preparation area was not in good repair.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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.)
Scraped and painted kitchen ceiling area that needed it
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/24/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 child #2 and child #3 contained the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies will be made and original given to parents
2025-04-24 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/24/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain copy of health report from parent
2024-04-24 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/24/24, it was observed that there was no emergency transportation plan posted.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will research and create a emergency transportation plan to replace the missing document and schedule a meeting to go over with other adults.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/24/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the TV room, in hallway to basement and damaged plaster on ceiling in the kitchen.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will scrape and paint the wall in the TV room, the kitchen ceiling and the hallway area to the basement.
2023-04-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-03-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.113(b)/3290.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(b)/3290.113(d)

Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on March 15, 2023, it was confirmed during staff interviews that Staff #1 used a harsh tone with a child and grabbed the child by his coat.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider created a moving children supervision policy for taking the children to the playground and walks. Staff will take professional development classes to understand childhood behaviors and ways to control anger of the children and themselves.
2023-03-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on March 15, 2023, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not contain the Health and Safety training updated within the timeframe described by OCDEL.

Correction Required: 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 staff have completed the Health and Safety update 2022.
2023-03-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on March 15, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current Child abuse clearance or a current DHS FBI clearance conducted within 60 months (Child abuse dated 11-6-17 and FBI dated 10-17-17).

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 # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will not work in a childcare position until all documents required under the CPSL are obtained and results on file at the facility.
2022-07-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Common questions

The answers people ask us for most often.

How do I contact a provider I found here?

In most cases the provider’s direct number is included in their listing. When it is not, we list the number of the Child Care Licensing Program — you may call that number for more information, or search for the provider online.

Will ChildcareCenter pass a message on to a provider for me?

No. ChildcareCenter only provides information, so enrolment questions, tuition questions and job enquiries need to go to the provider directly using the contact details on their listing. We cannot forward them and we cannot share contact details a provider has not published.

I run a daycare — how do I correct or remove my listing?

Use suggest an update on your listing to correct any detail, or claim the listing to manage it yourself. If you have closed or no longer provide care, contact us and we will update the listing to show that.

See all frequently asked questions

Considering Home Daycare?

Helpful Resources

Home Daycare vs. Child Care Centers
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement