1 / 4OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL
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On record in Pennsylvania.
45 N 3RD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
- Hours
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 105 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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 OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- School-age care
The public record
- License number
- 102492463-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
- Address
- 45 N 3RD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- +12159250200
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 14, 2026
- License expires
- March 14, 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 11 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
I was so worried about putting my 6 month-old son in daycare. I toured multiple spots in the area and we ended up selecting Olde City Day School based on affordability and proximity to my husband’s office. We are so happy we did. Our son has now been at OCDS for 8 months, and in that time we have had only positive experiences. He never cries at drop-off, he smiles and claps when he sees his teachers, and as parents I’ve loved every interaction I’ve had with the staff. I actually began listing individual people from OCDS that we love for this review, and then I realized that I was listing everyone. Gloria and all of the teachers are wonderful and treat our son like family, and the rest of our family too. They’re flexible with schedules and life in general, and I look forward to picking him up and chatting with the teachers each day. They have a camera available if you want to check-in throughout the day, and the photos and updates they send of his adventures in school through their app are wonderful. My son is just over a year now, but even as a tiny infant he had music class, drawing, painting, a Valentine’s exchange, water play, an Easter Egg Hunt, and last week they even had a yoga instructor come in to interact with the kids. The photos of all of it are so cute and I can’t express how happy we are with our decision to enroll him in OCDS. I am posting this review because when we were looking for a daycare option, our only hesitation with OCDS were some ancient reviews that weren’t super positive. Here’s a current review of this special place in hopes that other families will find OCDS and enroll their kids confidently, knowing that they will be safe and happy. We love OCDS.
Kristen HerrmannAug 18, 2025Since this school had a director change like a year ago it became amazing! My daughter (2.5 yo) loves going there every day, teachers go above and beyond with so many craft activities every day and every time it is something new! There is a dance and Spanish class every week, and yoga every other week. Kids play in a big playroom twice a day during recess. We are very happy with this school now, it gives us peace of mind so we can focus on our work and not worry about our little girl.
Olesya K.Feb 26, 2024I put my 10 month old in this daycare and she loves it. Every time I pick her up she is happy. The teachers and the Assistant director are so nice! They give her so many activities, food and snacks. I am confident in having my child at this establishment.
Katora GainesFeb 9, 2024I switched my baby to OCDS after a very trying experience with another daycare. I was so nervous to start over, but OCDS has been very supportive, attentive, and detail-oriented. It's a day school serving babies so nothing is perfect-- the caregivers have their hands full-- but they speak to the babies with love, host circle time with a bongo drum and singing, and get out in the fresh air often. My child always comes home with a smile on her face. Also, you can check in via camera on an app. What parent doesn't like that?
Erin BernardOct 5, 2018Please don't send your child to this day school. My child went there and kept getting sick and I decided to not send her there after she caught hand foot and mouth disease. They didn't care about hygiene They didn't even wipe food off her face all day. she would come home dirty even after providing extra clothes. She seemed tired and never rested. Very uncooperative staff and teachers. I discussed my problem and this is the option I was given- either I forget about the money which I paid in advance or continue sending her sick to the school. I dont care about loosing all that money. I am glad my daughter will never go to such a place again.
Garima SinhaJul 18, 2018The worst experience I could have ever had in a Daycare center. My daughter is 2 years old and I look for many options within Philly. This school it was a good choice until the first day. 1. They forgot to schedule in the classroom roster that my daughter was beginning that day. 2. When I finally left her in the classroom and I went to finish some paperwork. The teachers left the children UNATTENDED I don't know for how long that my daughter went to the office to look for me (the office wasn't close to her classroom) the teacher came later telling that my daughter was able to scape the classroom while she was reading her file. How is that even possible??? They didn't even try to apologize for the incident! Thanks God this happened while I was there. Don't go to this school!! There are much better places for your child to have the appropriate attention
Vannessa BorgrsJun 20, 2016
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 3.5 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL
Is OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL holds Pennsylvania certificate 102492463-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Philadelphia County. The current certificate runs to March 14, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL STAR 4, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on January 9, 2026. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL 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 OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL 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 OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL?
- 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 OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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