A Mothers Touch 1 INC
A Mothers Touch 1 INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 48 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 48). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the unannounced monitoring period inspection, the certification representative asked the staff if anyone was in charge and was told no. The certification representative asked the two staff onsite if they held anything higher than a high school diploma and both staff reported no. There was no one there who was in charge for the certification representative to verify staff files.
The certification representative conducted a follow-up for the remaining corrections. Upon arrival there was no director present at the facility and there and when asked if there is someone there in charge and the response was no.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a tile in the bathroom on the floor that needed repair near the sink.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 1 was missing the second Hep A shot without a written exemption letter in the fil
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 health assessment was missing a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the fire safety training certificate in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 were all missing child service reports in their file.
Durin the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through the emergency contact forms for the infants were not in the room that the children were being cared for.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative vied the staff files staff #3 was missing 1 reference in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan the plan did not include the plan for continuity of care plans.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space there was loose trash that needed to be picked up
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and checked the toilets in the boy's bathroom and one of the toilets did not flush.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and notice play equipment not in good repair and appeared to be unsafe for children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an infant lounge chair that needed to be cleaned.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a fire extinguisher needing to be serviced. the dial indicator was on empty.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy, the policy did not include child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing child service reports in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing 9 hours of professional development training.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative requested to view the policy that was in place for the pick-up and drop off services for the before and after care children. At the time of the investigation the policy was not available
During the renewal inspection the certification representative did not see the plans for continuity of care inside the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed missing outlet covers in the infant room on the wall near the cubby under the tree on the wall.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed toxins in the school age room accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space and observed areas of trash that was located inside the place space. There were parts that of the play equipment that were unusable and not in good repair that needed to be removed.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the school age room first aid kit was missing band aids, gloves and tape.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk and observed a staff member in the outside play area without travel first aid bag and emergency contact forms with them. The room did not have a travel first aid bag to travel with the class when going outside to in the play area.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint inside: the older toddler room, the preschool room, damage wall under mirror in preschool room, peeling paint outside the older toddler room on wall top of ledge in library and peeling paint in the bathroom under mirror over top of sink.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #5 was missing the flu shot with no signed refusal letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed diapering and observed staff #3 not washing their hands after removing the gloves. The certification representative observed staff #3 not properly wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution. No sanitizing solution was used to clean the area after use.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan. the plan did not have a section that stated lockdown.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff #1 was missing a staff evaluation in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see a daily schedule posted in the infant space.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1 did not have a complete 12 annual hours of trainings in the file.
During the complaint investigation, the infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants and 2 staff members.
During the complaint investigation, it was determined that the child in the complaint was left unsupervised by staff person #1 when going to the bathroom. Children were also left unsupervised while staff person #1 went to answer the door for a parent picking up their child.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the file of staff person #1, who was hired on 6/2/22, did not include NSOR verification.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, Certification Representative observed a spray bottle containing bleach sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the infant room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, Certification Representative observed to bouncy seats that were soiled and stained with brown spots and a cubbie that had dry baby formula and dust on the top of it in the infant room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, emergency contact forms for child #5 and child #6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the emergency contact information for child #8 did not include release persons address.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, child #1, #2, and #3 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, emergency contact information for child # 4 and child # 7 was not dated.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, staff person #1's file did not include two written nonfamily references.
As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/4/22, at approximately 3:10 pm, child #1 was left outside on the sidewalk after being picked up for aftercare by facility staff.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/18/22, it was determined that the facility operator did not notify the regional office that a child in care at the facility was left behind on a facility excursion.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, Staff Person 1, who was assigned the responsibility for supervision of the Tiny Tigers group, could not identify one of the children in the group. Staff Person 2, who was assigned the responsibility for supervision of the Friendly Fish Group, could not identify one of the children in the group.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, the provider did not have a current copy of the general liability insurance policy.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, children's and facility persons records were observed in an unlocked cabinet which was sitting on the floor behind the front desk in the facility.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $62.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
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 Mothers Touch 1 INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 13, 2023 (staff ratios): “During the complaint investigation, the infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants and 2 staff members.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Mothers Touch 1 INC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Mothers Touch 1 INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 3, 2019. 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 Mothers Touch 1 INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Mothers Touch 1 INC last inspected?
Dec 18, 2025 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does A Mothers Touch 1 INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Mothers Touch 1 INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Mothers Touch 1 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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