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Jitb Jrs Arrow At The Gate Childcare

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
7206 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Quick Facts

Capacity
73 children
Age Range
6w
Rate Range
12y
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, French, Portuguese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (215) 342-1107
7206 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259164
License Issued
Jul 8, 2026
Active Through
Jul 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
Keystone STAR 4 Star Facility / PHLpreK
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Devonna
2025-01-10 22:37:44
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

While no center is perfect, Jitb arrows at the gate is the closest to perfection I’ve ever had in a child care center. All staff members treat my children with love and care as if they were their own. The center has worked well with my hours at work, my children’s medical concerns, and help with homework as well. There is no better center to bring your child to.

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About the Provider

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JITB Jr’s Arrows at the Gate goes beyond being just your average daycare. From infants to school aged children, highly trained teachers nurture our children to reach developmental milestones while ensuring they become confident, joyful and fully prepared students. We offer a high quality preschool program is available with our partnership with the city of Philadelphia and PHLpreK. Our classrooms also feature diverse learning programs including foreign languages, world cultures, manners, computer skills,  and spiritual growth. If you would like to contact us, we are located at 7210 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Our phone number you can reach us at is: 215-342-1107. Our email is: [email protected].

Additional Information:

As part from continuous quality and improvement our center participates in quality coaching and self assessment of programming to ensure meeting the needs of all children from birth to age 12. Part of our continuing efforts we are working on a self assessment process to become accredited with NAEYC. Teachers are required to meet state standards as well as Keystone STAR quality standards. This is an ongoing process that included feedback from our families. 

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
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/22/26, cert rep observed in the Lil Leaders room a couch in the dramatic play area was damaged as leather fabric was peeling causing rough and sharp edges.

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.)
Material on couch was repaired.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: In review of children files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of updated immunization as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.)
Child 1 will not return to facility until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
2026-07-22 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: In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment failed to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.)
Policy will be updated to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday 07/22/26, cert rep observed that an outlet in the Tiny Treasures room did not have a protective receptacle cover.

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.)
An outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/22/26, cert rep observed first-aid kits in the Lil Explores and Tiny Treasures room was accessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First-aid kits were placed in an area inaccessible to children.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/22/26, cert rep observed damaged paint on the walls in the Lil Explores and Lil Leaders rooms.

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.)
Damaged pain will be repaired.
2025-06-12 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: At the time of inspection, child #1's emergency contact information was missing the address 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.)
The director will have the parent of child #1 enter the address of the person designated on the emergency contact form to whom the child may be released. The release person information must include the name, address and phone number.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 hired as a director did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance. The file for the staffer included a PDE FBI clearance which is not acceptable when working in a certified child care facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2, hired as a director; may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed DHS FBI clearance has been submitted to the individual's file at the facility. Staff member #2 will submit a completed DHS FBI clearance prior to returning to work in a child care position.
2025-06-12 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained education verification documents from foreign institutions outside of the United States which were not evaluated to determine their equivalency to the U.S. Education Department standards.

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.)
Staff member #1 will be used as a volunteer until the individual's education from outside of the U.S. has been evaluated to determine its equivalence to U.S. Department of Education standards. The director will ensure staff member #1 obtains a foreign diploma/degree evaluation from one of the recommended credential evaluation agencies to verify educational qualifications for the position. Staff member #1's foreign education must be at least equivalent to a high school diploma under the U.S Department of Education standards to qualify as an assistant group supervisor..
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the foot stool observed in the bathroom was unclean and debris was observed under the diaper pad on the diaper change table.

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.)
The staff will clean the foot stool and the surface under the diaper changing pad on the diaper changing table.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, rest equipment for the children in the front room were observed with splits in the plastic surface and the inside stuffing was exposed.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Onsite, during the inspection, the staff and the director ensured that the rest equipment in disrepair was placed with rest equipment which was in good repair.
2024-05-23 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: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. Child #3's parent placed their initials instead of a signature.

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.)
The director will contact the children's parent to obtain signatures on the emergency contact form for emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures.
2024-05-23 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: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #2 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom they 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.)
The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(v) - Medication log/Date of administration Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(v)

Description: Medication log/Date of administration

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the medication log observed for child #1 was missing the dates of administration.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. A medication log shall include the date of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of the child to obtain the dates of administration on the mediation log. The director will ensure all the required information, including the dates of administration; are written on child #1's medication log.
2024-05-23 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: At the time of the inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained an outdated health assessment dated 9/4/21.

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 member #1 will immediately obtain a completed health assessment signed by a medical professional and dated within the last 24 months. The director will ensure that staff member #1 obtains an update a health assessment completed by a medical professional and dated within the last 24 months.
2024-05-23 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member # 2 contained an invalid FBI clearance dated 3/23/18. Staff member #2's file did not contain an updated FBI clearance dated less than 60 months old, in compliance with the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 member #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility, until an updated FBI clearance is submitted to the facility files. Staff member #2 must immediately apply for an updated FBI clearance and submit the completed FBI clearance before returning to her position. The director will ensure that staff member #2 obtains an updated FBI clearance dated less than 60 months old and the document is maintained in the facility files before returning too work.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the walls in the bathroom on the main level was observed unclean. The fence surrounding the outdoor play space was damaged and was missing parts of the panels. Also, the artificial grass covering the surface of the outdoor play space was lifting up in areas, creating a tripping hazard.

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.)
The director and staff will ensure the wall in bathroom on the main level is cleaned. The missing upper fence panel will be installed and no longer will there be any openings in the fencing surrounding the outdoor play space. The artificial grass will be repaired so it no longer creates a tripping hazard to children.
2024-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-24 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2020-07-02 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not have an approved Child Abuse Clearance reason for request at the time of the renewal inspection start on 7/2/2020. The

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The approved Child Abuse Clearance was received and placed on file at facility.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #1 did not have a written evaluation available for review at the time of the renewal inspection on 5/16/19.

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.)
Director will complete the evaluation and review files ongoing in order to maintain compliance.
2019-01-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were several children resting on cots that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides at the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that all children have the required space around their rest equipment ongoing.
2018-04-26 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 26, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1, CHILD #2 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY SIGNATURES, ALL FORMS WILL BE COMPLETED ON FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT AND REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS.
2018-04-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 26, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH BATHROOMS WERE OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY.

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.)
THE CEILING VENTS WERE CLEANED, PERIODIC CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.

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