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Parks Nursery & Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 454-0114
Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00248966
License Issued
Jan 30, 2026
Active Through
Jan 30, 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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Parks Nursery & Academy is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-29 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-11-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE 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 RETURNED THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION BACK TO THE FACILITY.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.131(a)(4)/3280.131(b)(2) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)/3280.131(b)(2)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILDREN # 1 AND 2 DIS NOT HAVE UPDATED HEALTH REPORTS AS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR AGES.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).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.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST STAFF TO OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT INCLUDING TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST STAFF TO OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT INCLUDING TB SCREENING.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REPOSTED THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID TRAINING AND STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR TRAINING CONDUCTED IN PERSON.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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 REQUEST TRAINING.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PIPE FIXTURE IN NOT GOOD REPAIR IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.

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.)
PROVIDER REPAIRED THE FIXTURE.

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