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On record in Pennsylvania.
1939 W VENANGO ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
- Hours
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 179 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
- School-age care
The public record
- License number
- 102263747-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 179 children
- Address
- 1939 W VENANGO ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- +12158314040
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 10, 2026
- License expires
- March 10, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 99 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
Searching for the perfect school for your baby can be one of the most nerve wrecking things you could do. We were so blessed to come across Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia. We know our child was safe and in good hands with the teachers & Ms Coleman. For the rest of our baby’s life she will be a Mercy child through and through and so will all of our children.
Alyssa AllenJul 30, 2026Great Pre-K run by great people!
Kimberly MillerJun 11, 2026Love the helpfulness and information
Anastasia Chinn-WashingtonJun 10, 2026I love this school. The staff is AMAZING! They make you & your children feel safe & and welcome. They do a lot with & for the kids. The teachers are always active & playing with the children. They build relationships with the kids & it is like an extension from home. All of the staff love the children & my kids love it!
Natasha Valentine-HunterJan 15, 2025I've been attending Mercy Meal Distributions every Wednesday for the past few months. They have showed me so much love words can't explain. All the food and beverages are fresh and high quality, with bonus tasty treats. I've even received feminine hygiene products as well. I attended one of their community events and qualified for a free cell phone for a year, as well job resources and men clothing. Since walking through Mercy doors I have met some wonderful human beings. It warms my heart to know a organization and people like this exist in our neighborhood. I've had the pleasure of meeting two superstars at this establishment but they're more like angels to me. Their names are: Halima Tavares and Shereda Cromwell (i hope I'm spelling their names right). Halima is firm yet gentle. I have no idea what time she gets there everyday but I pull up at 6:30am to wait in line and I can tell she's been working much longer when I peep in. She really cares about the community. She gets us (her line of 10 or more people) all right with hand sanitizer, and all the information and resources we could ever need. She is always professional and fair which I appreciate. She wants to make sure we all leave with goodies. One day she introduced me to Shereda when i inquired to her about a need for women clothing, as I am currently unemployed. These ladies literally gave me the clothes off their backs. Okay maybe not right then and there but I received huge bags of clothes on two occasions, most with tags still attached. Oh and two winter coats too. I know they didn't get paid for that. They did it out the kindness of their hearts. They legit went home off the clock with me in mind, sorting, folding and sealing clothes up for little old me. Okay maybe not "little" as I am 6' tall and 250+ lbs but somehow they found clothes that fit me perfectly. I don't know what I did to deserve their kindness but I am forever grateful! Seeing them both today as they gave me essentials, I couldn't hold back the tears. Mercy Neighborhood Ministries I cannot express to you how caring, thoughtful, patient, nurturing and protective your team is. They really do brighten ones day. One day I took a peek in the computer lab and the most friendly young man was eager to help me, I wish I remembered his name. Hopefully, I'll see him again after the holidays because I definitely need computer help. All in all, I will recommend Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia to anyone who will listen. Kids, adults, seniors everyone should know about this place. Even pets lol. There's one person who works there I don't know their name but they're so sweet to this little grey cat named Charcoal who sits outside Mercy. This place is the embodiment of the phrase kindness is free! A hallmark to our community!
Avenue GemDec 18, 2024The togetherness, love and respect overflows. Every event I've attended has been delivered with the utmost professionalism and class. EVERY inch of this facility is spotless, great lighting and clean bathrooms.
Michelle HainesAug 2, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 99 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star73
- 4 star16
- 3 star5
- 2 star1
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA
Is MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA holds Pennsylvania certificate 102263747-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Philadelphia County. The current certificate runs to March 10, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA STAR 4, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on June 20, 2026. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.
Does MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 18.
Does this page show inspection results for MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA?
- No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES OF PHILA's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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