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North Light Community Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
179 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19127
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Quick Facts

Capacity
174 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 483-4800
179 Green Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19127
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249596
License Issued
Oct 17, 2025
Active Through
Oct 17, 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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Founded in 1936, North Light’s mission is “to promote the welfare of the community, including the social, educational and athletic development of the youth”.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit Staff #3 and Staff#5 did not have 2 non family references in the files.

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.)
The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.192(5) at all times.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files Staff#1 Staff#2 and Staff#3 did not have a current emergency plan training in the files.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.27(c) at all times.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files Staff#1 and Staff#4 did not have a current Fire Drill training in the files.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) at all times.
2025-01-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit 01/27/2025, evidence of infestation (mouse droppings) were visible in the lower cabinet in the Community Room closest to the lockers and Arts and Craft (2nd to 3rd grade) Room in the lower cabinet.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All affected cabinets were immediately vacuumed, cleaned, and wiped down following the inspection on 01/27/2025. Attached is a photograph documenting the cleaning. The facility is already regularly utilizing an exterminating service bi-monthly and will continue to do so. Attached is a letter from our exterminator confirming his services. Service started 9/21/25 and the most recent visit was on 01/26/2025.
2025-01-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 01/27/2025, lower cabinet in Community Room on right hand side was off hinges and in need of repair.

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 hinge on the lower cabinet in the Community Room was repaired immediately following the inspection on 01/28/2025. Here is a picture showing the repaired cabinet.
2024-10-04 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: On the day of visit I observed the files for Staff #1 who is missing the initial Physical in the file.

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.)
The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.151(a)/.192(3) at all times.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the files for Staff#1 which didn't have two non-family references.

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.)
The Provider will assure that the facility will be in compliance with 3270.192(5) at all times.
2023-10-18 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: On the day reviewing the files staff#1 did not have a current NSOR and FBI clearance. Staff#2 did not have a current NSOR Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #01 and 02 may not work in a childcare 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 #01 and 02 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will be incompliance with 3270.32(a)/.192(4) at all times.
2022-09-30 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETE EMPLOYEE FILE.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a complete file at the facility. The file for staff #1 was provided.
2022-09-30 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will participate and have proof of fire safety training. Staff #1 is scheduled for fire safety training.
2022-09-30 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF 1, 2, AND 5 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF HEALTH & 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.)
All staff will participate and have proof of Health & Safety training.
2022-09-30 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #1 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPR.

Correction Required: 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.)
All staff will have First Aid & CPR training as required.
2022-09-30 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE ALL REQUIRED CLEARANCES AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED 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: Facility Person # 01may not work in a childcare 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.)
All staff will have all required clearances.
2022-09-30 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #3 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF AT LEAST A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have all required education and experience before working at the facility.
2021-10-19 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: AFTER FILE REVIEW OF DOCUMENTATION SENT BY PROVIDER STAFF #1, 8, AND 9 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT 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.)
ALL STAFF WILL HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AT HIRE AND WILL BE UPDATED EVERY TWO YEARS.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: AFTER REVIEW OF DOCUMENTATION SENT BY PROVIDER, STAFF #1, 3, AND 5 WERE MISSING PROOF OF REQUIRED STAFF FILE DOCUMENTATION.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL STAFF WILL HAVE A COMPLETE FILE AT THE FACILITY.
2021-10-19 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: AFTER FILE REVIEW OF DOCUMENTATION SENT BY PROVIDER IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF #1 AND #1 WERE LACKING PROOF OF APPLICATION FOR CLEARANCES AND OR PROOF OF CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES. STAFF #4, 7 AND 9 NEED PROOF OF CLEARANCES.

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/Staff Person # 01 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/Staff Person #01 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROOF OF APPLICATION OF CLEARANCES WILL BE OBTAINED FOR ALL STAFF. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEARANCES AND THEY WILL KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. STAFF #8 WILL BE REMOVED FROM A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL ALL CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED.

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