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The Aspen Grove School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1600 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Capacity
219 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 547-8648
1600 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258012
License Issued
Sep 13, 2026
Active Through
Sep 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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THE ASPEN GROVE SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 219 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-10 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/24, the Certification Representative review Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not obtain a 1-hour health and Safety update training.

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.)
The Director will have Staff #1 complete the required 1-hour Health and Safety training.
2023-07-25 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: At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #2,3 and 4.

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.)
Provider will have staff complete the updated health and safety professional development training.
2023-07-25 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: The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of DHS FBI history information as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #1 will obtain DHS FBI clearance.
2023-07-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in several of the toddler and preschool rooms.

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 will repaint the rooms.
2022-07-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS # 1,2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENINGS.

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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSONS #1,2 AND 3 WILL OBTAIN A VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
2022-07-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE RECORDS FOR STAFF PERSONS # 3 AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSONS' SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A STAFF PERSONS.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES.
2022-07-08 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS #3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.

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 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 WILL REQUEST VERIFICATION OF OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.
2022-04-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSONS # 12 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.

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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST ALL STAFF TO OBTAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
2022-04-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14 and 15 DID NOT HAVE AN 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 HAVE ALL STAFF TAKE REQUIRED TRAININGS.
2022-04-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 9,11 AND 15 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR..
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 4,10,15,17,19,21, 23 AND 27. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE

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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST ALL STAFF TO OBTAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 13, 19, 21,23,25 AND 27 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCES

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST AT LEAST TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCES.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,24 and 26 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE

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 HAVE ALL STAFF TAKE REQUIRED TRAININGS.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 10,14 AND 28 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 16,19,20,21 AND 25 DID NOT VERIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE ALL STAFF TAKE REQUIRED TRAININGS.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION OR NSOR AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #13 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE FBI HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #17 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #19 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE NSOR AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #23 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE FBI HISTORY INFORMATION AND NSOR AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #25 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSONS # 2,13,17,19,23 AND 25 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
2021-08-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/30/2021, A CHILD WAS RETURNED TO THE DAYCARE BY A STRANGER AFTER WANDERING AWAY FROM THE PARK.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL RECEIVE DHS APPROVED TRAINING RELATING TO SUPERVISION.
2021-08-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/30/2021, A CHILD WAS RETURNED TO THE DAYCARE BY A STRANGER AFTER WANDERING AWAY FROM THE PARK.

Correction Required: 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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST PICTURE OF CHILDREN AND ASSIGN NAME TAGS FOR EACH CHILD SO THAT STAFF CAN IDENTIFY CHILDREN IN THEIR GROUP. STAFF WILL BE ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.
2021-08-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/30/2021, A CHILD WAS RETURNED TO THE DAYCARE BY A STRANGER AFTER WANDERING AWAY FROM THE PARK.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILDREN WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. STAFF WILL SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES BY COUNTING THE CHILDREN EVERY HOUR IN THE FACILITY AND EVERY 15 MINUTES WHEN OUTDOORS. PROVIDER WILL SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THEIR PROCEDURE FOR COUNTING CHILDREN USING THE CHECKLIST THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY DHS. PROVIDER WILL SEND COPIES OF THE CHECKLIST TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE ON A WEEKLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS, ENDING NOVEMBER 9, 2021.

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