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Stages Community School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
635 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Quick Facts

Capacity
98 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 331-6452
635 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254467
License Issued
Apr 10, 2026
Active Through
Apr 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the provider could not verify that the parents of each enrolled child have received a letter explaining the facilities emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that the letter to the parents explaining the facilities emergency procedures is located.
2026-01-21 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 contained a New Jersey ID issued 07/25/2023 and expiring 07/25/2027 but did not contain out of state clearances for Staff Person #1. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Applications submitted for clearances for Staff Person #1, disposition summary for Staff Person #3 was requested.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the file for Staff Person #2, designated as an Assistant Group Supervisor did not contain verification of the educational requirements to qualify Staff Person #2 as an Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Foreign Degree that had not been evaluated for US equivalency.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). 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.)
Provider requested education verification for Staff Person #2
2025-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 01/22/2024 the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Training for staff working in a center/group within 90 days of hire. The training verification on file was for the 10-hour Health and Safety training dated 12/06/2024 was for Home-Based Care.

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.)
Staff Person #1 completed PA required Health & Safety for Centers/Group Childcare Part 1 and Part 2.
2024-03-12 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/12/2024 in the kitchen's refrigerator where food is stored and given to children the thermometer read at 53° F.

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.)
A new thermometer was purchased and placed inside of refrigerator.
2024-03-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/12/2024 child #1 andn2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 8/29/2023 (child #1) and 5/3/2023 (child #2). An updated health report is to be provided at least every 6months for an infant or younger toddler.

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.)
Child's parent was contacted and asked to provide an updated physical. Both children's parents provided an updated physical.
2024-03-12 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/12/2024 staff #1 was observed changing child #3 diapers and after diapering child #3 staff #1 did not wash child #1 hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed changing and diapering steps with staff #1. Staff #1 completed changing and diapering steps correctly and showed knowledge without direction from Director.
2024-03-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/12/2024 in the playroom the outlet cover was dismantle from the wall making the outlet cover not free from visible hazard and accessible to children.

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.)
Maintenance request was submitted to the landlord. A licensed electrician repaired the outlet cover on Friday 3/15/2024 at 7:20 AM.
2023-02-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: On 2-8-23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 and child # 3 agreement forms were missing the children's arrival and departure times.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure child agreement forms for child # 2 and child # 3 have child's arrival and departure times.
2023-02-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: On 1-30-23 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 are missing admission dates.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add admission dates to or children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 agreement forms.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the high chairs in the young toddler room was missing T Straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure all the high chairs have T Straps.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing Health Insurance name.

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 will obtain name of child's health insurance and add it to the emergency contact form.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 emergency contact form was missing child's medical 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 will make sure to obtain child # 3 medical insurance policy number and add it to the child's emergency contact form.
2022-03-02 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: On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child # 2 emergency contact form was missing release persons 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.)
Provider will obtain child # 1 and child # 2 release persons address on their emergency contact forms.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing an updated 6th month review.

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.)
Provider will obtain an updated signature for child # 1 on emergency contact form.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that infants in the infant room were missing a written feeding schedule from the parents.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will receive written feeding schedules for all infants in the infant room.
2021-11-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 11/22/21 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that staff person # 1 grabbed Child # 1 by his hoodie and aggressively yanked CH and from standing and CH's feet came off the floor. At another time, Teacher picked CH up by his hoodie. CH fell to the floor. Teacher kicked CH. Teacher picked up CH and moved CH to another part of the room by himself and left him there. CH did not have any injuries reported or observed.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person was terminated.

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