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Cynettes Caring Cradle Childcare Co

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 921-6177
Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256256
License Issued
May 16, 2026
Active Through
May 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Chantell
2018-08-29 13:09:27
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Cynette's caring cradle has a warm loving and safe environment. Children learn through exploration and play. The workers there are very professional and attentive.

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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
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees.

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.)
The refrigerator was restored and now maintains a temperature of 45 degrees F or below.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the home addresses of the enrolling parent.

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.)
The home address of the enrolling child's parent has been added to child 1 emergency contact form.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that child 2, did not have a complete medication log.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 now has a complete medication log signed by the parent.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent their safety letter to their local authorities.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The safety letter has been hand-delivered to the local authorities on 4/28//26.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates 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.)
The emergency plan was hand-delivered to the Philadelphia local municipal building on 4/28/26, and emailed to the Philadelphia County Emergency Management Agency.
2026-04-14 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: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired August 2024, did not have a current state police clearance, child abuse clearance, nor a FBI clearance. Staff 2, 3, hired in October 2025 did not have a current disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 3, 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 # 1, 2, 3, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 was sent home on 4/14/26 due to expired clearances. Since then, Staff 1 has returned with all her updated clearances. Staff 2 and 3 signed the current disclosure statement on 4/14/26.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.69(a)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the water temperature was temping at 118 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature has been turned down and no longer exceeds 110 degrees F.
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the middle room did not have a posted daily schedule.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule was posted on the wall during the inspection period
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual 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.)
Child 3's guardian will provide the address and telephone number of the designated person to whom the child may be released to
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the child 1 did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent.

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.)
A written infant feeding schedule form was created for the parent to fill out
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their written safety letter for the local authorities.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection a rough draft of the written safety letter presented to authorities was on file. The final draft was given to the local authorities, i will write another final draft to keep on file at the facilties
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 2's parent will sign consent for emergency medical care for child
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
Child 1's parent will sign parental consent for administration of minor first aid
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have acceptable verification of their education.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff 1 reached out to the educational staff of the educational program and obtained a transcript that has PA Department of Education license number on it
2025-03-10 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last year.

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 emergency plan is reviewed annually and documented in each staff folder, the most recent update for person in charge was 12/20/24, a seperate form of documentation for annual review of emergency plan has been made and is on file at the facility stored with the emergency plan

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