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A Childs First Step Day Care

5932 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

A Childs First Step Day Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
8 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1
Records & paperwork 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 23, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On June 23, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated NSOR clearance, the clearance on file was dated 10/27/2020
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Staff #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until NSOR clearance is obtained”
Core safety Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background clearance, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of Child Abuse clearance, the clearance on fie was for a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “Staff will obtain the necessary clearances; staff will not work in a child care position until clearances are bought in.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 3/6/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Provider will have parents provide updated health forms for child #1.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Provider will make sure staff #1 will obtain evidence of pediatric first aide and cpr training.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of two written references, the file contained one reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Provider will make sure before hire that staff #1 will have two written references attesting that this peronson is suitable to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Jul 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint near the door the leads to the downstairs classroom and on the wall near the cubby.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “Make sure that there is no chipped paint in the classroom.”
Citation Jul 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1 and 2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 7, 2023): “Provider will make sure children 1 and 2 have documentation of an influenza vaccination.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “The director and/or operator will immediately review the facility's emergency plan to ensure the plan has current and appropriate information in compliance with regulation 3270.27 (a -b). The director/operator will then document in writing somewhere on/ in the emergency plan the date of the review…”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “The provider will confirm in a written attestation that the facility's fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the "Fire and Panic Act," the act of November 10, 1999…”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
The facility had not manually tested all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days, demonstrating the system is operable and maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “The facility had the fire detection device tested by a fire safety professional and the annual inspection document was submitted to ensure compliance. The director will begin to manually test the fire detection system at least every thirty days, demonstrating the system is operable and maintain a…”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $90.00 $90.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $85.00 $85.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $80.00 $80.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $75.00 $75.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $75.00 $75.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 38 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator A Childs First Step Day Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 276-2127
State certificate # CER-00259520
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Common questions

Has A Childs First Step Day Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 23, 2026 (background checks): “On June 23, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated NSOR clearance, the clearance on file was dated 10/27/2020” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about A Childs First Step Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs First Step Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is A Childs First Step Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 13, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does A Childs First Step Day Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was A Childs First Step Day Care last inspected?

Jun 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does A Childs First Step Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler, $80.00 for preschool, $75.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs A Childs First Step Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Childs First Step Day Care INC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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