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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

We Care Child Care

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 543-2459
S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00259016
License Issued
Sep 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 1, 2027
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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We Care Child Care is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 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
2026-07-15 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal conducted on 07/5/2026, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records of Staff #1 displayed an expired FBI and NSOR clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make sure Staff #1 obtains the NSOR and FBI clearances as soon as possible.
2025-07-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/10/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #2 content of records did not contain a child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.)
Staff #2 will remain inactive and will not have any contact with children or perform any duties at this time.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal conducted on 06/10/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency drill, and the emergency drill was not conducted annually.

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.)
The owner will conduct an annual emergency drill as soon as possible.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and notice the emergency was not renewed annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner will have an emergency plan training meeting as soon as possible.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal conducted on 06/10/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan annual update to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. The emergency plan update was not referred to the local municipality.

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.)
The owner will update the emergency plan and email the emergency plan to the local authorities.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/10/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #2 content of records did not contain a child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.)
The owner in the process of locating the child abuse clearance by contacting the agency.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/10/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff #2 and Staff #3, and Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not enclose 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.)
The Director/owner will make sure to have Staff # 2, and Staff #3 to obtain 2 letters of references.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal conducted on 06/10/24, the Certification Representative review Staff's #2 content of records, and Staff's #2 content of records did not include the pre-service training of Health and Safety.

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.)
The director will assign time for Staff #2 to complete the 10 -hour Health and Safety training.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/10/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #3, and Staff #3 content of records did not contain an FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.)
The Director will make sure to have Staff #3 to complete an FBI Clearance immediatley.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/10/24, the Certification Representative checked the First Aid Kit, and the First Aid Kit did not include a tweezer.

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.)
The director/owner will immediately order some tweezers today.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons # 1,2 and 3 did not have pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training by a PQAS certified professional.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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 schedule staff to be trained in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training by a PQAS certified professional.
2022-06-23 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.

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.)
PROVIDERS WILL CREATE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1AND 2 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENINGS AS REQUIRED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING AT INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.

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 OBTAIN CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSSMENTS AND TB SCREENING.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME PROVIDER DID NOT SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE.
2022-01-14 Initial review 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR 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.)
PROVIDER UNDATED THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

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