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Project Play School Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Capacity
57 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 309-3631
1901 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Active License
License Number
CER-00245193
License Issued
Oct 11, 2025
Active Through
Oct 11, 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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Beginning in October 2016, Project P.L.A.Y. at Bok will offer full-time and part-time pre-school options with extended hours for children ages 2 1/2 through 5 years. Bok is a natural fit for the Philadelphia location given the space’s long history as an educational space and its future home for many artists, makers, and community members. 

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 02/20/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed furniture blocking both exits in the preschool classroom (first room from front entrance).

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will clear all exits immediately and keep clear at all times.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All forms will be reviewed and updated to include missing information or N/A.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the provider sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send emergency plan documentation and complete delivery form.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the required 12 hours in the file of staff person #1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will forward the required training hours to Cert Rep for review. (Corrected)
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(2) - Different times of day Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(2)

Description: Different times of day

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the time of day for each drill is the same and not conducted at different times of the day.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that drills are conducted at different times of the day.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the hypothetical location for each drill is the same for consecutive drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that the fire drills conducted have different hypothetical locations documented.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep observed the toy chair in the outdoor play area used by the children as dirty and rusty.

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 toys in the outdoor play area will be cleaned or thrown out if they are not in good condition.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Certificate of compliance will be posted in location where parents can see.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A bottle of water will be added to the first aid kit used for trips/walks.
2024-08-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep observed several parts of broken wood from art/crafts toy laying on the floor in the preschool classroom posing as trip hazards.

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 parts of broken wood will be moved, placed off the floor, and out of reach of children.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 in room # 2's bathroom and Staff # 7 in room # 1's bathroom washing children's hands, were not supervising children who were leaving the bathrooms to retrieve their lunches from the refrigerator to the classroom. - Staff # 5 that was in classroom # 1 was observed helping children opening lunch boxes, was not supervising the children who were leaving the classroom to retrieve lunch boxes and water bottles.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will assure that children are supervised by staff bringing lunches and water bottles out of the kitchen and placed in the play space area well supervised. Children will find their lunchbox to encourage independence as staff supervises. Kitchen door will be closed
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing children's files Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's health assessment was dated 8/2/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was contacted on 9/28 and we received the updated health report on 9/30
2023-08-01 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 renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The 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.)
If an emergency arises, we will have continuity of operations by bringing along to our evacuation location small toys, books and games along with snacks and water. We will also of course have emergency contact info and all communication avenues in place to keep in touch with all parents/guardians.
2023-08-01 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 renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, 3, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.

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.)
All staff have been provided the link for completion of this requirement and have required to complete this update asap.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not specify where in the facility staff and children would shelter in place/lockdown procedures - The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will shelter in place in the small nap room, bathroom and Kitchen. Our children needing assistance Infants, toddlers and children with disabilities will be accommodated with our evacuation crib, and wagons to assist in their safe evacuation.
2023-08-01 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: During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2, 3, 4, did not have documentation of pediatric CPR/First Aid in file. Staff has exceeded the 90-day period for completion.

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.)
We have scheduled our CPR/First aid and it will be completed 9/5. All staff will complete this requirement.
2022-09-19 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in 103 did not have a thermometer.

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.)
Provider will make sure that every refrigerator in the facility has a thermometer.
2022-09-19 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: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.

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.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2022-09-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 8 did not have verification of their education.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.
2022-09-19 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, did not have their health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will make sure that all staff have current physical every two years in the file.
2022-09-19 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1,6, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.
2022-09-19 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: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, 7-9, did not have the annual 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.)
Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have fire safety training, and annually after that.
2022-09-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 7-9, did not have their annual written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation un their every 12 months.
2022-09-19 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the room 104 had some peeling paint on the wall by the room door.

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.)
Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.

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