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Society Hill Synagogue Playschool

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
418 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Quick Facts

Capacity
75 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 922-6590
418 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253089
License Issued
Mar 11, 2026
Active Through
Mar 11, 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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Society Hill Synagogue Playschool is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02.12.26, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit PA Clearance documentation for staff person #1 by 03.09.26
2025-11-18 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 03.11.25 the mandatory reporter training for Staff Person #1 (dated 05.21.19) was not within a 60-month period.

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. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 relating to protective services. Updated trainings are required every 60 months from date of the respective existing training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete and submit updated mandatory training certification by 03.13.25
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 did not include a health assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
All staff have updated health assessments.
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 provider was unable to provide documentation of annual emergency drill.

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.)
Provider forwarded documentation of annual drill.
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the training record reviewed for staff person #4, staff person #6, staff person #7 did not reflect annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.

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.)
All staff have completed required 12 hours of training.
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #5 did not include required NSOR clearance or South Carolina clearances. The file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include Colorado clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and facility person #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 and facility person #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business. Appropriate clearances were obtained and forwarded on 03/05/24.
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 did not include annual staff 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.)
Annual staff evaluations have been completed.
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in the Sun's classroom.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet cover was replaced during renewal inspection.
2024-02-29 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the first aid kit located in social room was missing tweezers and the first aid kit located in the young toddler room was missing soap and scissors.

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.)
Provider replaced items during renewal inspection.

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