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Wissahickon Charter School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4700 Wissahickon Ave # G, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
97 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 828-5183
4700 Wissahickon Ave # G
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253394
License Issued
Jun 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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The Wissahickon Charter School has been planned around three essential elements: an environmental focus recognizing the importance of active learning that allows students to experience the curriculum, recognition of service learning projects as a key element in students' academic success, an emphasis on family involvement at all levels of the school organization, with special emphasis on parents as partners in the learning experiences of their children.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-13 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 inspection on 3/19/26 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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 updated the file record for child #1 to include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form during the inspection
2026-02-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) - Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/2026 the file record for child #1 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.

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. 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 updated the file record for child #1 to include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form during the inspection. Provider updated the file record for child # 2 to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form during the inspection.
2026-02-13 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file records for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file record for child #3 to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff during the inspection.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/10/25 the file records for child# 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include a review and update of 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 updated the file records for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 to include a review and update of the financial agreement.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Staff member went to an Urgent Care Clinic to get an updated form completed.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the facility did had liability insurance on file that did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address listed was not the location was not the same as the facility).

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the 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.)
WCS Fernhill reached out to our insurance provider and told them a PO box is not acceptable for an address on the Certificate of Liability. The address had to remain the same per the insurance company, but they were able to our physical location address on the description section of the certificate.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the file records for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
We were able to get an additional reference for the staff member.
2024-02-13 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/7/24 the first-aid kit did not include soap.

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 added soap to the first aid kit soap to the facility.
2023-05-04 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 Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the addresses of the persons 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 has reviewed and updated the emergency contact information with the child's parent to include the address of the release persons.
2023-05-04 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of child #2 did not contain an initial health report.

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.)
Provider has obtained documentation of a health assessment for child #2.
2023-05-04 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of child #2 did not contain documentation of immunization status.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained complete health information for all children.
2023-05-04 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous 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 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. 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 has obtained a current health assessment for staff #2.
2023-05-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the health assessment of staff #1 did not include an exam for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained an updated health assessment for staff #1.
2023-05-04 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the agreements and emergency contact information of children #1-6 did not include a dated signature, and were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has reviewed and updated all forms with the children's parents with a dated signature.
2023-05-04 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: During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current Mandated Reporter training within 60 months (dated 4-16-18).

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, current Mandated Reporter training and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has completed the Mandated Reporter training.
2022-05-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-10-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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