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St Cyprian Childrens Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
6223 Cedar Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Capacity
108 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (800) 369-9505
6223 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254982
License Issued
May 22, 2026
Active Through
May 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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St. Cyprian Children’s Center (also known as 3 C’s) aim’s to provide efficient, affordable pre school services in a warm nurturing environment. Our pre-school population consists of children from families in West Philadelphia, Upper Darby, Yeadon, and other regional neighboring communities. In addition to meeting the standard requirements of the state of Pennsylvania, St. Cyprian Children’s Center is a participant in the Pennsylvania Stars Program and offers a variety of activities designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, language and spiritual development of children ages two and a half to five years old.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section relating to the child's disability.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent updated form
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent as a release person.

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.)
Parents updated from
2026-02-12 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a fire safety certificate.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
Obtained fire safety dated 2/11/2026.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/9/2026, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 has employed for more than 90 days and has not completed preservice training, including Part 2 of health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained part 2 of the health and safety training. Director will triple check employees have completed the correct health and safety, not the family childcare.
2025-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the outdoor play equipment was in the following condition: There was a small tree growing through the caterpillar tunnel The climbing wall section of the playground equipment has not sturdy and was moved easily

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.)
Cut tree down and pull up stump.
2025-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 10/21/2025, the playground protective surface, which was mulch, was covered over by grass. It was unknown how much of the loose fill was intact. The climbing wall was not anchored firmly.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed older equipment. Replaced with small by newer equipment with rub mats.
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed that the outdoor play space loose fill needed to be replenished. There was a 1.5 inches of loose fill in the out door play space.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mulch is being replenished in the outdoor play space.
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the telephone number of the child's 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.)
Provider had parent complete form w/physician's phone number.
2025-02-18 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work contact information.

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 had parents correct the information on the forms.
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child's 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.)
Provider had parent compete a new form with missing information .
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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 had parent complete a new form with all boxes complete.
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025. 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section requesting parental consent for swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director marked N/A on all forms for swimming and wading.
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a valid DHS FBI clearance. The DHS FBI clearance on file valid period was 1/10/2020- 1/10/2025. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Received FBI and attached
2025-02-18 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2025, Certification Representative observed loose spindles in the outdoor ramp that is used by children and staff persons.

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.)
Monthly inspections spindles are being repaired. Pictures coming.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent updated the fee agreement.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the 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.)
Provider had parents update files.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address parental consent for swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider had parents address the swimming and wading consent with N/A in the box.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of work experience prior to starting work at the facility.

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 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 called and verified staff member # 2 child care experience.
2024-01-18 Renewal 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed a space heater in the pre-school class room.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the portable heater.
2023-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the physicians name in the file.

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.)
Operator will obtain the name of the physician for child #2 emergency contact and keep on file.
2023-05-01 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: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 and keep on file.
2023-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the release persons address on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain the release persons address for the emergency contact for child #2 and keep on file.
2023-05-01 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have an initial health report within 60 days on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain an initial health report for child #1 and keep on file.
2023-05-01 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 the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 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.)
Operator will complete thePennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 for staff #1 and 2 and keep on file.
2023-05-01 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create a written notification of safe routes and post in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
2023-05-01 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 the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location at the child care facility.

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.)
Operator will obtain the certificate of compliance and post it in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
2023-05-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the 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 infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create an emergency plan that provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2023-05-01 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent 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.)
Operator will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency and keep on file.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection in both basement classrooms did not have any play equipment and materials appropriate to the development needs of the children.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain play equipment and material appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the refrigerator in the kitchen 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.)
Operator will obtain a thermometer for the kitchen refrigerator.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the emergency plan did not cover all topics of the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create an emergency plan that incorporates all parts of the emergency plan.
2022-11-01 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 initial inspection the electrical outlets in both basement classrooms were not covered with protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Operator will obtain protective receptacle covers for the basement electrical outlets.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) - In child care spaces/Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)

Description: In child care spaces/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection classroom #110 did not have a first-aid kit. Classroom #111 did not have tweezers in the first-aid kit. Classroom #108 did not have tape in the first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. 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.)
Operator will ensure that all childcare spaces have a first-aid kit with all required items.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection all classrooms and outdoor space need to be cleaned. There was dust and dirt on the toys, furniture, window seals and surfaces in the classrooms and outdoor equipment.

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.)
Operator will clean all surfaces, toys and furniture in all classrooms and the outdoor play space.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the some of the lights in the basement classrooms and the downstairs bathroom were not working.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will repair the lighting for the basement classrooms and bathroom.
2022-11-01 Initial review 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection one of the trash cans in the basement bathrooms did not have a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will put a lid on all the trash cans in the bathrooms in the basement area.

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