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Minerva Betances Fcch

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
PRINCETON AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Russian
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (267) 824-1441
PRINCETON AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251944
License Issued
Mar 12, 2026
Active Through
Mar 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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MINERVA BETANCES FCCH is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 2 did not shall specify 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. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add the fee amount and date payment will be made.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 was missing s child service report (CSR)

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.)
Provider will complete a child service report
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the child's 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.)
Provider will verify the child's arrival and departure with the parent and update the fee agreement accordingly.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 2 did not shall specify 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 add the child's date of admission on the fee agreement.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 1 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or 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.)
Parent will add the name and number of the 1child's pediatrician.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will update emergency contact and add the missing information.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 1 was missing 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.)
Provider will ask parent to add the address of the person who the child can be released to.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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.)
Provider will ask parent to sign the emergency contact and sign the emergency contact.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.192(4) - Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(4)

Description: Required training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was missing 12 annual training hours.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider enroll in a 2-hour training
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Last documented date emergency plan was updated was 2-21-23.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review and update emergency contact
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Last documented emergency drill was 2-21-23

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct an emergency drill with the children.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was missing NSOR, Household member 2 was missing state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR.

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 # -1,2- 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.)
Provider will obtain the necessary clearances.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire alarm in the child care space was not working.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider ordered a new interconnected smoke alarm on 1-11-26. It is scheduled to be delivered on 1-13-26.
2024-12-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits,

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.)
File record for Child #1 was updated to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits,
2024-12-13 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not include an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child

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.)
File record for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 was updated to include an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child
2024-12-13 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File record for Child #1 was updated to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
2024-12-13 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
File record for Child #1 was updated include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
2024-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Child #3 did not include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
File Record for Child #3 was updated to include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
2024-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include name, 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.)
File record for Child #1 and Child #3 was updated to include name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-01-05 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: File records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
File records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 were updated to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment used by the children was not labeled with each child's name.

Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will label all rest equipment with children's names.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a dog at the facility with no vet documentation on file.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have her daughter provide all vet shot records to keep on file.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not include a CSR assessment.

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.)
Provider will complete CSR assessments for children.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #5 did not include release persons.

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.)
Provider will have parents complete missing information on the fee agreement forms.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include release persons addresses.

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.)
Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact forms.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 and #5 was outdated. In addition, the fee agreement for child # 4 was outdated.

Correction Required: 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 have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact forms and fee agreements.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add the required accommodations into the emergency plan.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not have an emergency plan training on file.

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.)
Provider will review and complete the emergency plan training.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to their local municipality.

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.)
Provider will deliver current emergency plan to the local municipality and keep documentation on file.
2023-02-14 Renewal 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: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 and household members #2 and #3 did not have an NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff and household members complete NSOR clearance.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.73(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit used for excursions did not contain a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3290.73(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection provider added a bottle of water to the first aid kit.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On February 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities fire drill log was outdated.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill and update it on the log.
2022-03-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Fee amount and payment date and frequency were missing from the Agreement form for Child # 3 at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Forms will be completed in entirety to fill in missing fields of information.
2022-03-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Release person's name was missing from the Agreement form for Child # 3 and Child #4 at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Forms will be filled in entirely.
2022-03-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Doctor's address and or phone number were missing from the Emergency Contact for Child # 3 and #5

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.)
Forms will be filled where information is missing.
2022-03-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that child #1 and #4 were missing either the release person's address; name and or number on their Emergency Contact form at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Forms will be filled out in entirety where information is missing.
2022-03-18 Renewal 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: Review of files reveal that Individual #1 did not have the results of their State Criminal clearance; FBI and Child Abuse Clearance results at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Provider will have the Individual retrieve their clearance results; submit them to OCDEL for review and place on file at facility.

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