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Olde City Day School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5534 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
201 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 437-3002
5534 Pulaski Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260398
License Issued
Aug 12, 2026
Active Through
Feb 12, 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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OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 201 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/16/26, it was discovered that on 7/6/26 child #1 eloped from a line formed outside of the classroom. Once inside of the classroom staff person #1 noticed child was not present in the classroom. Child #1 was subsequently found alone unsupervised in the facility's play space. The amount of time child was unsupervised is unknown.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has implemented increased supervision procedures during all classroom transitions, particularly when children are forming lines, entering or exiting classrooms, and transitioning between indoor and outdoor areas.Staff will conduct and document head counts before leaving a classroom, during transitions, upon entering another area, and before and after outdoor play.Children will transition as a group with assigned staff. Staff will position themselves at the front and rear of the group when appropriate to ensure children do not leave the designated transition area.Teachers will conduct a child count immediately after children enter the classroom and compare the count with the classroom attendance roster.Staff will be reminded to identify children who may attempt to leave designated areas and position themselves appropriately to prevent children from exiting the supervised group.Staff will communicate clearly with one another whenever supervision responsibility is being transferred. A staff member will not leave an area until another qualified staff member has assumed responsibility for the children.
2026-07-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/15/26, video footage was observed of 7/6/26. Staff person was observed aggressively pulling child #2 into the Ladybugs classroom. Staff person #2 then pushed child #1 to the floor and climbed on top of the child. Staff person #1 then put aggressively put child #2 into a chair.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director immediately reviewed the incident with the staff involved. Staff were reminded that children must be treated with care, patience, and respect at all times. Staff may not use aggressive, forceful, or inappropriate physical interactions with children. Staff member involved was immediately removed off premises , and suspended without pay pending investigation . Staff #1 was scheduled a meeting with parents of child#1. Any future violation of the facility's guidance and discipline policy will result in immediate corrective action of termination.
2026-07-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/15/26, video footage was observed of 7/6/26. Staff person #2 then pushed child #1 to the floor and climbed on top of the child#1 restricting their movement.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Olde City Day School respectfully acknowledges the concern identified during the review of the video footage. We would like to clarify our understanding of what is visible in the footage. It appears that Staff Person #2 was kneeling over Child #1 rather than sitting or placing their full body weight on the child. We understand that, regardless of the staff member's position or intent, the interaction could reasonably be perceived as restricting the child's movement and was not an appropriate method of responding to the child's behavior. The facility does not intend for this clarification to minimize or dismiss the concern. We recognize the importance of ensuring that all staff interactions with children are safe, appropriate, and consistent with positive guidance practices.The Director reviewed the incident with the staff involved and reinforced that staff must never use aggressive, forceful, or inappropriate physical interactions with children. All staff will be reminded that children must be treated with patience, dignity, and respect and that physical intervention may not be used as a form of discipline or behavior management. Staff #2 was removed from the family and placed on a one week suspension pending investigation, review and statements from peers and management surrounding incident.
2026-03-02 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training and mandated reporter training). Staff persons # 2 and 4 have unacceptable first aid 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.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, 2 and 4-- will have until 3/17/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1,2 and 4--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1,2 and 4--, staff person #1,2 and 4-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2026-03-02 Unannounced Monitoring 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 inspection on 3/2/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include an initial 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.)
Staff person #3 was sent to have a physical and TB test done before she was able to return back to work with children Physical and TB was performed on 3/5/2026.
2026-03-02 Unannounced Monitoring 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 inspection on 3/2/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a state police clearance that was incomplete (it did not include the results of the clearance).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.)
Provider updated the file for staff person #3 to include a completed state police clearance during the inspection.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/25 the file record for child # 3 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for child #3 to include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission during the inspection.
2025-09-05 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 inspection on 9/22/2025 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on 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 update the file records for child # 1 and 2 to include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form during the inspection.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2025 the Caterpillars classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for any 13 children present 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.)
Provider added the emergency contact forms for all 13 children receiving care in the Caterpillar classroom during the inspection.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/25 the file record for child #4 included a health report that did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file record for child #4 to include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 9/22/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care 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.)
All staff persons file must have 12 clock hours proof on file for each calendar year unless employee is currently actively enrolled in school. Employee #1 was told to complete by the end of the week. All correspondence will be sent to DHS rep.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/25 the Caterpillars classroom did not have a first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added a first aid kit to the Caterpillars classroom during the inspection.
2025-05-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 5/19/25, video footage from 5/16/25 was reviewed in which staff person #1 was observed pushing child #1 three times throughout video, one time resulting in child#1 falling on a toy head first. Staff person #2 was observed handling and moving children roughly.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 and 2 were removed from child supervision duties after internal investigation was conducted. All licensing agencies was made aware of incident. Staff training and policy reinforcement have been implemented. A no restraint policy includes proper child interaction practices. CPS found incident not child abuse staff was able to return.
2025-05-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 5/19/25 the pictures depicted child #1 being restricted/restrained by the waist by a leash/rope type apparatus.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member involved was immediately removed from the classroom pending internal review and disciplinary action. They staff involved was suspended for a week without pay. There was a pending investigation, and they were allowed to return once CPS ruled out child abuse.
2025-05-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 5/19/25 two tiles were observed cracked in the hallway, causing a tripping/safety 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.)
As an immediate measure, the area with the cracked tiles was clearly marked and temporarily blocked off to prevent access. A maintenance request was submitted on the same day (May 19, 2025) to address the repair. On JUNE 19,2025, both cracked tiles were professionally removed and replaced by a contractor to ensure the surface is level and safe.

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