Alphabet Garden is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 04/14/26, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed furniture blocking the exit at the rear of the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 04/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.
During the renewal inspection on 04/15/25, Cert Rep did not verify that the facility has an operable fire detection system due to provider not having access to the system.
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/24, Cert rep did not observe children in the older toddler classroom wash their hands before meal.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired on March, 2023, did not have a copy of their FBI clearance.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a policy addressing sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, or identification of maltreatment of a child.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their parent's address on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have the phone number for whom they can be released to.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, did not have acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on December, 2019 did not have a current child abuse clearance.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the fire extinguisher has not been inspected.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $96.40 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $92.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $79.00 | — |
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 Alphabet Garden 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 Apr 17, 2023 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired on March, 2023, did not have a copy of their FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Alphabet Garden?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Alphabet Garden since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Alphabet Garden’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 18, 2020. 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 Alphabet Garden compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Alphabet Garden last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Alphabet Garden cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $96.40 for infant, $92.40 for young toddler, $79.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Alphabet Garden?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jamanda LLC.
Certified centers nearby
1148 Wharton St, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 70 spots Fewer citations than most Grow Together Learning Center
1427 Wharton St, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 11 spots About typical Alphabet Station
1510 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 77 spots Fewer citations than most Alphabet Academy
1506 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 56 spots Fewer citations than most Alphabet Aquarium
1720 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia · 0.3 mi away · 94 spots Fewer citations than most Rawdah Fusha Learning Center 2
1700 Morris St, Philadelphia · 0.5 mi away · 29 spots Fewer citations than most
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.
Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.
Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.