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Just Like Home Child Care

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 57th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 472-9648
S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255635
License Issued
Jun 15, 2026
Active Through
Jun 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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JUST LIKE HOME CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-10 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2026, 3 staff files were conducted. Staff person # 1 and # 2 files did not contain verification of health and safety training with a certificate of completion for PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group child care.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff missing health and safety training certificated will be placed inside their files.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 2 and 3 files contained an emergency contact form that did not contain the telephone number of the child's source of medical care.

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 requested the phone numbers for each child's doctor and this information was added to the child's emergency form.
2025-03-11 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/11/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact form and fee agreement are not updated every 6 months since enrollment.

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.)
Provider has posted a sign in the daycare that all emergency contact information for all children will be updated every 6 months.
2024-02-14 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: During a renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, 3 child files. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement and an emergency contact form that were not updated from 11/23/2022 to 1/14/2024. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement and an emergency contact that was not updated from 5/3/2023 to 1/14/2024

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.)
Provider will update emergency contact forms every 6 months from all parents.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/14/2024, the facility was not able to provide verification of valid liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider put the verification of liability insurance in the daycare file.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3280.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/14/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 submitted a valid PA non DL and it was placed in the staff file.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was no light in the bathroom used by the children in care.

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 bathroom light was replaced immediately. There are no unsafe surfaces and everything is clean and clear.
2023-06-06 Renewal 3280.104 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.104

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed one high chair did not have the T-shaped safety straps attached and the table with the seats attached to the table was missing one of the straps for one of the seats.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will remove the high chair with the missing straps and attach the straps for the seat on the table that is missing.
2023-06-06 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #2 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a health assessment for child #2 and keep on file.
2023-06-06 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: During the renewal inspection staff #1-3 did not have Health and Safety Update 2022 in the file.

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.)
Operator will obtain the Health and Safety Update 2022 for staff #1-3 and keep on file.
2023-06-06 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: During the renewal inspection the letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities was not on file.

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.)
Operator will create a letter to notify the local traffic safety authorities and keep on file.
2023-06-06 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will obtain verification of child care experience for staff #1 and keep on file. Staff #1 does not have any child care experience and will be an aide.
2023-06-06 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have two written non family references on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain two written non family references for staff #1 and keep on file.
2023-06-06 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6)/3280.26(c) - Emergency plan/Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)/3280.26(c)

Description: Emergency plan/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency drill was not conducted annually and the emergency plan was training was not on file.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. 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.)
Operator will complete the emergency drill and training and keep on file.
2023-06-06 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency and keep on file.
2022-12-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection there was not enough rest equipment for one of the children in the childcare facility.

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.)
All rest mats will remain 2 feet apart during rest time.
2022-12-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, the rest equipment was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while the children were napping.

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.)
Operator will arrange the sleeping equipment so that it is at least 2 feet of space on three sides while napping.
2022-12-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, there was a bottle not labeled with the child's name. The label said "baby girl".

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottles and cups will have the actual name of the child on it and no nick names. If labels fall off, they will be replaced immediately.
2022-12-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.51 - Maximum Number of Children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.51

Description: Maximum Number of Children

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, the childcare facility was over capacity with fifteen children in care

Correction Required: No more than 12 children unrelated to the operator may simultaneously receive care except in a facility serving older school-age children. In a facility serving only older school-age children, a certificate of compliance may be issued for up to 15 children unrelated to the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
By 12/7/2022, provider will ensure that no more than 12 children are in care at any time. By 1/15/2023, the legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive PQAS approved training. The legal entity must receive OCDEL approval of the training content prior to scheduling the event. This training will not count towards the annual 12 hours of training. Beginning 12/12/2022, the legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by OCDEL proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times. The legal entity will confirm compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of OCDEL on a weekly basis for a period of 3 months after the OCDEL approves the documentation format.
2022-12-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection, there were 15 children in care with two staff persons. 1 infant 4 younger toddlers 5 older toddlers 5 pre school

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
By 12/7/2022, provider will ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times. By 1/15/2023, the legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive PQAS approved training. The legal entity must receive OCDEL approval of the training content prior to scheduling the event. This training will not count towards the annual 12 hours of training. Beginning 12/12/2022, the legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by OCDEL proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times. The legal entity will confirm compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of OCDEL on a weekly basis for a period of 3 months after the OCDEL approves the documentation format.
2022-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation there were 3 children sleeping in rockers and 1 child sleeping in a car seat.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all children will sleep on age-appropriate rest equipment at all times.
2022-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation children rest equipment while the children were sleep was not at least 2 feet of space apart on three sides.

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.)
Operator will position all rest equipment at least 2 feet of space apart on three sides at all times while the children are sleeping or resting.
2022-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation there were 3 bottles that were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will label all nursers and bottles with the child's name.
2022-11-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.181(a) - Each child Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation there were 2 children in care without a file.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a file for the 2 children that were a drop in and keep on file.
2022-11-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation there was a staff person there without the FBI clearance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
While certification rep was at the facility operator completed the FBI clearance application and scheduled the appointment for the fingerprints. Staff person will not be working at the facility until the FBI clearance is in the file and verified by cert rep.
2022-11-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation there were 11 children in care with 2 staff persons. The youngest child was an infant.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all staff:child ratios are met according to the youngest child in the group.
2022-08-02 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a child was sleeping in a rocker on the floor.

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.)
All children will sleep in age-appropriate rest equipment at all times. The child was taken out of the rocker chair and place on a mat on the floor.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #3 did not have information of the child's special needs on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain information on the child's disabilities and read over all documents to ensure all information is complete for the emergency contacts.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space while the children were receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the emergency contact information is present in the child care space while the children are receiving care in that space.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1,2 and 5 emergency contact information was not once in a 6-month period and on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will update the emergency contacts for child #1, 2 and 5.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have a current health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a current health assessment from child #4 and keep on file.

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