WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Licensed for 189 children. Takes CCW, runs Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and offers Head Start.
5843 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
189
License & details for WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
- 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
- May 17, 2027
- Legal entity
- CARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE
- School district
- Philadelphia City SD
- County
- Philadelphia
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartState Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
First licensed
May 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 | 189 children | 50 children |
| Years licensed | 0.4 years | 0.6 years |
Philadelphia has 1,227 licensed centers. WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB is one of 111 that offer Pre-K and one of 1,071 that accept child care subsidy.
Where WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 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 WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Does WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB as taking Head Start and State Pre-K (Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 189 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB'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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