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Northeast Community Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
900 E HOWELL ST, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Quick Facts

Capacity
114 children
Languages
English, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 571-5661
900 E HOWELL ST
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255091
License Issued
May 28, 2026
Active Through
May 28, 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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The mission is dedicated to enriching the lives of the people in Northeast Philadelphia without regard to race, gender, cultural or religious orientation and mental or physical abilities.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an updated and signed fee agreement and emergency contact form in their 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. 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.)
Legal entity will ensure that child #1 has an updated and signed fee agreement and emergency contact form in their file and a copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the Caterpillar 1 class was missing gloves in their first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that gloves are put in the Caterpillar 1 class and send a picture to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the Caterpillar 1 class had 1 blown light bulb.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that the blown light bulb is replaced, and a picture will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the sink in the right-side bathroom in the Butterfly room was not working.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that the sink in the right-side bathroom in the Butterfly room is repaired, and a picture is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2025-09-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation facility person #1restrained a child.

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 facility person #1 will be trained with internal counseling regarding the violation. Facility person #1 will complete two formal trainings on positive and safe, non-restrictive soothing strategies for children.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the Caterpillar classroom did not have an emergency contact form for child # 1

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.)
Child was in the midst of transitioning to classroom. We corrected on site, having a copy of his emergency contact to the preschool classrooms.
2025-04-22 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: At the time of inspection, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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.)
Emergency plan contains continuity of operations and will resend form to inspector.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the Caterpillar II classroom did not have an updated emergency contact form for child #2.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child had emergency contact in the main classroom management binder, one was absent from the class's excursion binder. It was corrected onsite that each classroom will contain one binder for the classroom's occupants.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will call parents to inform them.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will call parents to inform them.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education on file.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Translated High School Diploma was sent to inspector.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have testing of fire system every 60 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inspector was told that Oxford Circle CCDA had given its occupants the flyer for testing on 4/ 16/ 2023. Flyer was sent to inspector. Fire drill log was completed for that date.
2024-04-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed in classroom#1 the toy kitchen microwave door was off the hinge and posed as a pinching hazard.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play kitchen set was removed from the classroom/ center and all classroom materials and equipment are in good working order, no missing or broken pieces.
2023-04-19 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed unlabeled spray bottles with unknown liquids in classrooms# 2 and 3.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected onsite during inspection. All bottles not containing the original contents are labeled with contents.
2023-04-19 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed classroom #4 on the second-floor bathroom had no light

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our maintenance person has repaired light fixture on 5/8/23. See attached photo.
2023-04-19 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed classroom#2 exit glass doors did not have visual decals.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected onsite during inspection. Decals have been reinstalled.
2022-06-17 Renewal 3270.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed the emergency contact information binder was not included in the excursion bag in the Honey bees room.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information binder was included in the excursion bag.
2022-06-17 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed windows on the second floor of the building in the Butterfly 1 and Caterpillar 1 rooms opened all the way.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child proof locks affixed to each window to provide secondary lock. Completed for all 2nd floor windows in caterpillar and butterfly.
2022-06-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed the middle sink in the Caterpillar 2 room is not currently operational as it needs a new sensor.

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.)
Sensor replaced and sink serviced. Sink is in fully functioning order.
2022-06-17 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed the Honey bees, Butterfly 1, Caterpillar 1 and Caterpillar 2 rooms did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs were posted above all sinks.

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