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Spots For Tots Family Child Care Home

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 843-6581
E Walnut Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00243750
License Issued
Nov 1, 2025
Active Through
Nov 1, 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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SPOTS FOR TOTS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-15 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/15/25 the file record for child#1 did not include a review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least 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.)
Provider will update the file record for child #1 to include a review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 8/15/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care 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.)
Provider will update the file record for staff person #1 to include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2025-07-15 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/15/25 the first-aid kit in the facility was missing tweezers.

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 will add tweezers to the first aid kit in the facility.
2025-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-09 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/5/24 the file record for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for child #1 to include a current health assessment.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2)

Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/5/24 Facility person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a subsequent/ updated health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. 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 update the file record for facility person #1 to include a current health assessment. Facility person #1 has an appt scheduled for 8/9/24.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/5/2024 the file for household member #2 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance and DHS FBI clearance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file for household member #2 to include a Child Abuse Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/5/24 the first-aid kit in the facility was missing tweezers and gloves.

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 will add tweezers and gloves to the first aid kit.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

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.)
Provider will update the file records for child #1 and 2 to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address continuity of operations and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

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.)
Continuity of operations and Shaken Baby Syndrome is now posted and will be included in the policy handbook.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the file record for child#1 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least 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.)
Provider will update the file record for child #1 to include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the facility did not information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility 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.)
The resource (QR Code) has been posted and explained to parents. Parents will receive this resource when their child is enrolled in daycare.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the file record for facility person #1 did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 was instructed on the evacuation policy, they read and signed a copy.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the last fire drill observed on file was 6/1/2023.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was implemented on 8/11/2023.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/10/2023 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evacuation posts are displayed on each floor, basement, first, second and third floors.
2022-10-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(1)/3290.124(b)(6) - Child's name, birth date/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(1)/3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Child's name, birth date/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH OR THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. 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.)
PROVIDER HAS OBTAINED THIS INFORMATION FROM THE CHILD'S PARENT.
2022-10-21 Renewal 3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(7) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(7)

Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORTS FOR CHILDREN #1 AND #2 WERE HEALTH SUMMARIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.

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. 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.)
PROVIDER HAS OBTAINED UPDATED HEALTH REPORTS FOR THESE CHILDREN THAT INCLUDES ALL REQUIRED PIECES OF INFORMATION.
2022-10-21 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE 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.)
PROVIDER HAS OBTAINED 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
2022-10-21 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, THE RECORD OF FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON HAS COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.
2022-10-21 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE BACK WALL OF THE LAUNDRY ROOM, AND THE FAN IN THE LIVING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER HAS REPAIRED THE HOLES AND CLEANED THE FAN.
2022-10-21 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 28, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE MAIN CHILDCARE SPACE.

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 HAS REPAIRED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.192(2) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(2)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, THE RECORD OF FACILITY PERSON #1 (VOLUNTEER) DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR RESULTS OF TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST.

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.)
FACILITY PERSON #1 HAS OBTAINED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST - DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.31(c)/3290.113(a) - Age and training/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(c)/3290.113(a)

Description: Age and training/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE CHILDREN LEFT ALONE WITH FACILITY PERSON #1 (VOLUNTEER). BOTH THE CHILDREN AND THE VOLUNTEER SHOULD BE SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON AT ALL TIMES.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older. A volunteer shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER DISCUSSED THE REQUIREMENTS WITH FACILITY PERSON #1 AND THEY ARE AWARE THAT THEY WILL BE SHADOWING MOVING FORWARD.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, THE RECORDS OF FACILITY PERSONS #2 AND #3 (HH MEMBER) DID NOT INCLUDE THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE CONDUCTED WITHIN 60 MONTHS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

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 #2 AND 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER HAS SUBMITTED FOR AND RECEIVED A CURRENT AND VALID DHS FBI CLEARANCE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE BATHROOM WALL.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SMALL HOLE WAS IMMEDIATELY FIXED IN THE BATHROOM.

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