MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA
Licensed for 179 children. Takes CCW and runs Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts.
1939 W Venango St, Philadelphia, PA, 19140
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
179
License & details for MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided at any one time for seven or more children who are not related to the operator. Source: 55 Pa. Code §3270.4, PA Department of Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Mar 10, 2027
- Legal entity
- MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILADELPHIA
- School district
- Philadelphia City SD
- County
- Philadelphia
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA
First licensed
March 2026
less than a year on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Philadelphia
| Measure | This center | Typical in Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 179 children | 50 children |
| Years licensed | 0.6 years | 0.6 years |
Philadelphia has 1,227 licensed centers. MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA is one of 111 that offer Pre-K and one of 1,071 that accept child care subsidy.
Where MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA is
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Paying for care in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works (CCW) (opens in a new tab) is Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DHS OCDEL, through local Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs).
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
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Questions parents ask about MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA
Does MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA as taking State Pre-K (Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 179 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 26, 2026 · Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services public records · Check this license on COMPASS Provider Search (Pennsylvania) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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