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Safari Scholars

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2745 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Quick Facts

Capacity
11 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 789-2000
2745 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256475
License Issued
May 7, 2026
Active Through
May 7, 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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Safari Scholars is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 5/8/26, mold was observed on the bottom of the walls inside of the indoor basement play space, there was also walls observed missing that were torn out due to construction along with the carpet being torn up from the floor. (Continued Noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26).

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.)
Play space will be cleaned and free of any hazard.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will ensure the child's emergency contact form is completely filled out correctly.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment will be filled out completely.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility has comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documents will be printed out & placed in a visible location.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will include in each child's file, a signed parental consent to administer first aid by facilities staff.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill log will be properly filled out and place on the bulletin board.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1 and #2 received emergency plan training on an annual basis. There was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 received initial emergency plan training.

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.)
Facility will ensure each staff has emergency plan training on file.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to 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.)
Facility will send emergency plans to our local municipality.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #1 (8hours reviewed).

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.)
Staff will have all completed 12 hours.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the file of facility person #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed State Police Clerance or a National Sex Offenders Registry verification.

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 childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will have all clearances placed in their file.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the record reviewed for staff #3 did not include verification of education.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will place in staff files proof of education.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, mold was observed on the bottom of the walls inside of the indoor basement play space, there was also walls observed missing that were torn out due to construction along with the carpet being torn up from the floor.

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.)
Play space will be cleaned and free of any hazard.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, the continuity of operations presented did not include information on how the facility will back up health and other key files or managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of an emergency disaster.

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.)
The continuity of operations now includes the needed items to specify files and staff pay.
2025-08-27 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: During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, the continuity of operations presented did not include information on how the facility will back up health and other key files or managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of an emergency disaster. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25.

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.)
The continuity of operations now includes the needed items to specify files and staff pay.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Local traffic safety authorities will be notified annually with the needed information.

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