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Personal Touch Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
40 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 844-8543
40 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260087
License Issued
Sep 4, 2026
Active Through
Sep 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Personal Touch Daycare
2023-08-13 10:59:34
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My children has been attending this daycare for a long time. They have a new director since last year and it’s been horrible. They want your money and are hardly open. They have been closed so much this year it makes no sense. I think they are closing when they feel like it. This summer alone they were closed a significant amount of times. Parents then have to find other means of care but they have no problem on Thursday sending you an invoice for their payment. Also the manner they talk to adults/parents in their messaging is insane. No professionalism at all!! They need a new director this one running it into the ground.

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About the Provider

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Our mission is to provide "Progressively modern child care in a clean, comfortable and secure environment." Our goal is to give children the education they need to grow academically and as good citizens. With that goal firmly in mind, we strive to provide a quality educational program to motivate and challenge each student, while providing for individual differences.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff #3 was observed not actively supervising children while in the bathroom. Staff #3 was observed looking at their cell phone.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will aggressively utilize the phone policy to assure that children are supervised at all times. The operator will stay committed to supervision at all times and will periodically check to assure no staff is on their phone and active with supervision.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #3 did not include the address 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.)
The parent for child #3 has annotated parents address on emergency contact form as required. The operator will periodically check all aforementioned form to assure compliance at all times.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #2 did not include the policy number for the 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.)
The parent of child #2 has annotated medical policy number on emergency contact form as required. The operator will periodically check aforemetioned form to assure medical policy number on all emergemcy contact forms for all children.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #2,3 & 4 did not include the 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.)
The parents for child #2, 3 and 4 have annotated the required address to the individuals whom the child may be released to. The operator will make sure that all emergency contact forms are completed in its entirety, including the address to whom the child may be released to.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the carpet in the infant, young toddlers and preschool rooms needed to be cleaned. The baseboards in the Preschool room was disconnected from the wall. The outdoor playground was observed with overgrown weeds and inadequate mulch. Water dripping was observed in the cafeteria from the vent of the HVAC system.

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 operator will assure that all surfaces, floors, walls, play space areas and all other surfaces annotated including the HVAC system will be repaired and remain free of hazard at all times.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the infant, young toddlers, preschool rooms and the gym.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all peeling paint will be repaired, including the rooms annotated. The operator will periodically check all surfaces to assure no peeling paint on surfaces throughout the facility.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the waste receptacle in the infant and toddler rooms were observed without a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has placed a lid on the waste receptacle described and will assure that all waste receptacles have a lid on as required. The operator will periodically check waste receptacles to assure compliance at all times.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 was unable to name child #11-14 in their primary care group.

Correction Required: 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.)
The operator will assure that all staff, including staff person #2, know the names of the children in their group and or who they are specifically assigned to. The management team will periodically check to assure compliance.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 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 the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include a health and safety training and was alone in the infant room at 1:30 PM.

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 submitted the staff person's health and safety training certificates.
2026-02-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.185 - Record Retention for One Year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.185

Description: Record Retention for One Year

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was unavailable. The child's last day at the facility was in September, 2025.

Correction Required: A copy of the child's record shall be retained at the facility for at least 1 year after termination of service, unless the entire record is transferred by the operator to the parent or guardian or to another agency at the request of the parent or guardian.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that any child no longer enrolled at the facility, the file will remain in storage on file for at least one year from the child's last date of services. That date will be annotated on the agreement form withdrawal section. This will be maintained at all times.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include pediatric cpr & first aid training and was alone in the toddler napping room at 1:44 PM.

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.)
Staff person #1 has completed required pediatric 1st aid and cpr training. The operator will assure that all staff working directly with children have required training on file, including pediatric 1st aid and cpr, as required.
2026-02-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #3 included a mandated reporter training dated 10/10/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a completed mandated reporter training. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted the mandated reporter training for staff #3.
2025-07-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the infant and toddler play ground chain link fence had a break in the middle, preventing a continuous, connected structure.

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 operator will repair and or replace the chain fence to assure all outdoor equipment, including any fence, are in good repair and free of hazards.
2025-07-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator in the kitchen was inoperative.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will purchase a new refrigerator for the kitchen and will assure that it remains operable, clean, used to store foods and have a thermometer in the refrigerator at all times.
2025-07-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 - #7 did not include the child service report.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all service reports are completed as required in accordance to chapter 3270, including children's #1-#7, at all times.

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