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Sonya Barlow Fcch

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
ARBOR ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 979-5209
ARBOR ST
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00250714
License Issued
Feb 2, 2026
Active Through
Feb 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Antionette Johnson
2020-03-02 12:48:27
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have used this daycare for 6 months now I love it. They take well care of the children and they give all kids nicknames because of us modern mother give our child these names that some people can't pronounce. Sonya is very respectful to parents children and staff.

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Trey
2020-01-28 23:12:06
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The worst daycare in the world. Sonya the owner is rude, money hungry. Call your children out their name, hitting on children. Out for money

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About the Provider

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SONYA BARLOW FCCH is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 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
2026-01-07 Renewal 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/07/26, cert rep observed the facility failed to have a written daily scheduled with daily routine and activities. Plans also failed to be posted at the facility in an area accessible to parents.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written daily schedule has been posted at facility.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have documentation that an annual drill was conducted on the facility's emergency plan.

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.)
A drill was conducted on 10/10/25. Documentation of drill will be placed on file at facility.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3290.73(a) - In facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(a)

Description: In facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/07/26, cert rep observed facility failed to have a first aid kit present in the facility.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first aid kit is now present at the facility and will remain at the facility, at all-times.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/07/26, facility failed to have documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. A written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A drill was conducted on 12/19/25. Documentation of drill will be placed on file at facility.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have documentation that their smoke detection system was tested once every 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection system was tested at the time of renewal inspection on Wednesday, 01/07/26.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 01/14/25, facility failed to have a written daily schedule outlining daily activities and routines. Plan failed to be posted in childcare space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written plan of daily activities and routines was posted in childcare space.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3290.73(a) - In facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(a)

Description: In facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 01/14/25, facility failed to have a first aid kit present at the facility.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first aid kit will be present at the facility.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3290.73(d)/3290.176 - On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(d)/3290.176

Description: On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 01/14/25, a first-aid kit failed to be in the facility's vehicle while children were being transported.

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 §3290.73(c). A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first-aid kit was placed in the vehicle and will remain in the vehicle when children are transported.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documentation, facility policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: 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.)
Policy will be updated to include prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
2022-12-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2019-09-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S DATE OF ADMISSION

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE CHILD'S DATE TO THE FACILITY; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL CHILDREN'S DATES ARE RECORDED AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2019-09-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS

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.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED
2019-09-13 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FROM DISEASE

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WERE UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE STATEMENT REQUESTED; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL ENROLLING CHILDREN HAVE THIS STATEMENT ON HEALTH ASSESSMENTS UPON ENROLLING TO THE FACILITY
2019-09-13 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL ENROLLING CHILDREN HAVE SIGNED CONSENT AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2019-09-13 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAINED SIGNED CONSENT FOR ALL CHILDREN AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DATE OF ADMISSION

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WERE UPDATED TO INCLUDE DATE OF ADMISSION; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE 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.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN TO THIS INFORMATION AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER

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.)
FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

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.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT ;LAST COMPLETED ON 5/25/16

Correction Required: 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.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE;OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS CONSENT FOR ALL CHILDREN AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2018-09-18 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIGNED CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO OBATIN THIS SIGNED CONSENT AT ENROLLMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED
2017-10-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a review of the children's records at the time of the renewal inspection, The arrival and departure times for Child #2 were not listed on their Agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make sure that, both at the time of the initial enrollment and during the 6 month periodic updates , all required paperwork is completed in its entirety.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a review of the children's records at the time of the renewal inspection, the Emergency Contact Information for Child #1 and #2 had not been updated in more than six months.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make sure that, both at the time of the initial enrollment and during the 6 month periodic updates , all required paperwork is completed in its entirety.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a review of the children's records at the time of the renewal inspection, Child #1 was in need of a new health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make sure that each child has a health assessment and that all health assessments are updated as required by the regulations.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3290.65(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the family child care home did not have lidded trash cans throughout facility.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make sure that all trash cans are lidded throughout the home.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3290.94(a) - Developed and posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the family child care home did not have evacuation maps posted in the facility.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation plans shall be developed and posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider created evacuation maps and will make sure they are posted throughout the home.

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