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Children Advancing Towards Success

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5838 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 307-3291
5838 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250323
License Issued
Feb 28, 2026
Active Through
Feb 28, 2027
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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CHILDREN ADVANCING TOWARDS SUCCESS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the main room on the first floor did not have the equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will move play equipment and materials for appropriate development needs into the main room on the first floor to preclude long waits for use.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the main room did not have furniture that is appropriate for the child's size.

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.)
We were able to put smaller size table and chairs in the main room.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had the parents add persons designated to whom the child may be released.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the required signatures.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall 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.)
I had a parent sign the neglected required signature on the emergency contact form.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the health insurance coverage.

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.)
I had a parent provide and add the health insurance coverage policy number to the emergency contact form.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had a parent provide and add the required information on the emergency contact form.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current physical.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mom provides us with an updated physical for the child.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired on June 2018, did not include their Child Abuse, and their FBI clearance.

Correction Required: 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will provide a copy of the staff current child abuse and FBI clearance and place in the staff present file.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include their 12 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.)
I will have staff complete the remining required annual clock hours of child care training.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, I observed that staff 1 left the building leaving staff 2 alone with 3 children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will be conducting a training with staff to refresh their knowledge of maintaining child/staff ratio.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the main room did not have a sufficient amount of play equipment.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add more play equipment to the main room.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 5, was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will see that all required signatures get signed.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will fill in the specific fee amounts.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will fill in the arrival and departure times.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain their admission date on the agreement form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will fill in the child's date of admission on the agreement form.

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