THE COMMON PLACE

Capacity of 121 children. Takes CCW.

5736 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026

THE COMMON PLACE is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Capacity

121

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License & details for THE COMMON PLACE

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
unlicensed
Expired
Mar 27, 2026
School district
Philadelphia City SD
County
Philadelphia
Accepts subsidy
Yes

Programs & services

Public programs
Childcare subsidy vouchers

License and inspection timeline for THE COMMON PLACE

  1. First licensed

    March 2025

    1 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

THE COMMON PLACE beside the typical licensed center in Philadelphia. Typical is the median; home-based programs are not counted.
MeasureThis centerTypical in Philadelphia
Licensed capacity121 children50 children
Years licensed1.6 years0.6 years

Philadelphia has 1,227 licensed centers. THE COMMON PLACE is one of 1,071 that accept child care subsidy.

Where THE COMMON PLACE is

Pin placed from the address on the state record.

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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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Tour checklist for THE COMMON PLACE

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Questions parents ask about THE COMMON PLACE

Does THE COMMON PLACE accept child care subsidy?

The state record lists THE COMMON PLACE as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.

How many children is THE COMMON PLACE licensed for?

The state record lists a capacity of 121 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.

Is THE COMMON PLACE licensed, and when was it last inspected?

The Pennsylvania record lists THE COMMON PLACE's license status as unlicensed. 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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