A Childs First Step Day Care
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
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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
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.
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.
On August 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint near the door the leads to the downstairs classroom and on the wall near the cubby.
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
The facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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