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Norris Square Childrens Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2011 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Quick Facts

Capacity
291 children
Languages
English, Arabic, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 634-2251
2011 N Mascher St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246623
License Issued
Dec 7, 2025
Active Through
Dec 7, 2026
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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The purpose of the NSCA Children’s Center is to prepare young children to excel in the school system with a solid knowledge of the Spanish and English language. The Center provides quality dual language early-childhood education to underserved low-income working families in the Norris Square community of northeast Philadelphia. A Head Start and 4 STARS Keystone STARS facility, the Children’s Center serves 250 pre-school age children. The Center provides a USDA Nutrition Program, health screening, access to preventative dental care and family literacy and parenting support. The Center also provides extended hours from 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., three family style hot meals every day, and flexible pay options (including subsidies).

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education and experience. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT

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.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and employment for staff #1 and will put in their file.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the files for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify the parent of child #1 that the health report does not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Provider will have the parent get the health report form completed or a letter from the child's physician that includes the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education and experience.

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.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and employment for staff #4 and will put in their file.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file did include one reference.

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.)
Provider will obtain one written non-family references from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #4 and will put into their personnel file.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file of staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 complete PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. Staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 10 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated mandated reporter training

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff #1 completes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
2025-06-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 33 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.

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.)
Provider will have staff #1 obtain the 2-part 6-hr health and safety training and have Staff #1 supervised at all times until the training is completed.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff 21 and staff #3 did not contain the 10hr health and safety training.

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.)
Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 take the 10 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.
2024-10-31 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 IS MISSING NJ (child abuse, sex offender and criminal) clearances. Staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training. Staff #3 is missing the NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training.

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: STAFF Person # 1,STAFF #2 and staff #3 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 #1, staff #2 and staff #3 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain their required clearances and trainings.
2024-03-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the compliant investigation inspection, certification representative verified that child #1 was left unsupervised for over an hour with his whereabouts unknown to any of the staff assigned to his room and anyone in the facility. Fifteen of those unsupervised hours he was also physically alone in the room. Initially he was physically alone and unsupervised when the two staff escorted 2 other children to the after school program and again at the end of the day when the two staff assigned left for the day.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider terminated employment for staff #1 and staff #2 on 3/5/24. TIERED LIS 1. 3/7/24 Children must be supervised at all times. (implemented 3/7/24) 2. 6/1/24 The legal entity and all staff will be referred to ELRC for a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. 3. 6/28/24 The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
2023-12-21 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

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.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations.
2023-12-21 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2 ,staff #3 ,staff #4, staff #5and staff #6 did not include emergency plan 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.)
Provider will have staff #1,staff #2,staff #3, staff #4,staff #5 and staff #6 trained in emergency planning for the facility.
2023-12-21 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address strategies for coping with a crying distraught child or the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

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.)
Provider will add strategies for coping with a crying,fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of Child Maltreatment to the Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy and keep it on file at the facility.
2023-12-21 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.

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