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Abcd Day Care

11010 Rennard St # 12, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Abcd Day Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 11). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 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 6
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 15, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/15/26, the emergency plan reviewed for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 was not annually updated. Last dated 3/3/25. The record reviewed for staff #9, #10 and #11 did not include initial emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Staff #4 will conduct a meeting to go over the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/15/26, water stains were observed in the ceiling in room 4-5 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Staff #4 will replace ceiling tiles.”
Citation Apr 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/15/26, chip paint was observed in room 1 on the light blue wall near the cots and outlet. In room 4-5 chip paint was observed on the light orange wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Staff #4 will either paint herself or call maintenance guy to repair the paint on the light blue wall and light orange wall.”
Citation Apr 15, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/15/26, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Emergency Drill conducted April 17, 2026, and the log was completed by staff #4.”
Citation Jun 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
During the facility inspection there was a large unmounted shelf on the outdoor play space. The shelf had various items on each tier, i.e. water hose, wooden crate at the top, miscellaneous objects in a large green bag.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “The shelf and all of the items were removed from the playground.”
Citation Jun 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection, there was damaged ceiling tiles in the facility classroom which could pose a mole hazard. Accessible on the facility outdoor playground; there was a large piece of wood (that a child could reach), on the outside of a window sill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2024): “The ceiling will checked for a leak. The tiles will be repaired or replaced. The wood on the window will be removed.”
Core safety Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #2 did not have valid required child abuse clearance documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “Staff person #2 shall be removed from care with children until required clearance is obtained and documented in their records.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)
During time of inspection, there was a blue chair in room 4-5 that was in need of repair or replacement. In addition, there was a Blue & Gray Castle slide plastic playset with steps that were cracked and in need of replacement or disposal. There was also a large brown & blue plastic bridge with flooring that was cracked and beyond repair which could pose a hazard to children that should be removed and/or replaced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “The blue chair in room #4-5 shall be repaired and/or replaced. Both sets of play equipment in the play yards shall be either repaired and/or removed not to pose a hazard to children. All potential hazards shall be removed and/or corrected as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At time of inspection, Child #1 did not have current immunization for influenza documented in their record or exemption letter signed by parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “The parents of child #1 shall provide updated immunization for influenza and/or provide a signed letter of exemption which shall be documented in child's record.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1 did not have required current first aid/CPR training documented in her record as required per regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “Training on pediatric first aid /CPR is scheduled and shall be completed by staff person #1. In the future, all staff shall have all required training including pediatric first aid/CPR as required per regulations.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During time of in-person visit, there was a blue children's chair in room # 4-5 that was torn on the arm with exposed white cushioning that is in need of repair due to the exposed cushioning could pose a safety concern for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2022): “The exposed areas of the blue chair in room #4-5 shall be repaired to ensure the safety of the children.”

“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.) $68.00 $68.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $60.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $58.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $58.00 $58.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $58.00 $58.00

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 77 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 14, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Abcd Day Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 698-8800
State certificate # CER-00254883
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Abcd Day Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 1, 2023 (background checks): “Staff person #2 did not have valid required child abuse clearance documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Abcd Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Abcd 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 Abcd Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 14, 2025. 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 Abcd Day Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Abcd Day Care last inspected?

Apr 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Abcd Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool, $58.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Abcd Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Abcd 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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