Amazing Creations Child Development
Amazing Creations Child Development is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 56 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, staff #1 was observed alone with 12 preschool children.
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 & 2 were observed not actively supervising children and looking at their personal phone.
At the time of the inspection, the gate in the main room was damaged and not working properly.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 included a PA Required health and Safety For Centers-Group Child Care certificate dated 4/4/26 which indicated 12 hours of training. Via email dated 7/22/26 the certificate was deemed not authentic by Better Kid Care.
At the time of the inspection, the playground fence post was observed leaning. The playground was observed with scattered litter and a trash bag was left on the ground.
At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the school-age, preschool, toddler and infant rooms.
At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator thermometer was observed at 50 degrees.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On-going noncompliance, observed staff person #1 unable to name child #2 when asked to name the children in their primary care group.
On-going noncompliance, observed cracked tiles in the main back room and side toddler room and the outdoor play space fence had broken panels and sharp edges.
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At the time of the inspection, there was a lapse in supervision in the school age group when staff person #2 went into the bathroom to attain paper towels to clean up a spill. At 12:15 PM, there was a lapse in supervision when staff person #1 came out of the bathroom and the children were left unsupervised.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was unable to name child #2 when asked to name the children in their primary care group.
At the time of the inspection, an electrical outlet in the preschool room was uncovered. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space fence bad broken panels and sharp edges.
At the time of the inspection, there were cracked floor tiles in the main back room and the side toddler room.
At the time of the inspection, the main back room had peeled paint near the wall shelf.
At the time of the inspection, a lidded and hands free waste receptacle was not observed in the toddler room.
At the time of the inspection, the rug in the preschool needed to be cleaned.
At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator measured 50 degrees.
At the time of the inspection, the infant room child care space was used as a storage room. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.
At the time of the inspection, 13 preschool children and staff person #1 was observed in the back main room.
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 was dated 8/25/22.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that there was peeling/chipped paint on the blue wall near bathroom in school age room.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that there was no inspection of the of the fire detection system in the last 12 months. Document submitted dated 8/14/2023.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 did not include 2 years of experience for an AGS.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education for an AGS.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include 2 non-family references.
During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #4 did not include 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. It was also observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the fence in the outdoor play space was not in good repair.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room and Toddler room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed two exits in the back room blocked. The door behind the infant area was blocked by a stroller and the door in the Toddler area was blocked by a caterpillar tunnel. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the high chair activity table in the Toddler area was missing a safety strap.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed #4's health report did not include immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's foreign degrees were not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1, #4 and #5's files did not include verification of child service reports.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #2's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child #1 and #4 corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address. Observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the release persons address and telephone number. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/19/22, it was observed that the Fire Detection system was not tested within the last 30 days in accordance with the requirements of ACT 62. Last test date documented was 9/12/22
During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate(NSOR) as required by the CPSL
During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #2, #3, and #4 did not include the child service report.
During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observe that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include a health report.
During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an admission date
During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education-Document submitted was an unevaluated degree from another country.
During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that in the infant room there were six children and one staff ranging in ages four months to 1 year
During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not did not contain an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. Document dated 8/11/2020
During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact information and Fee agreement at least once in a 6-month period-documents dated 8/4/2020 and 8/5/2020 respectively
During the unannounced inspection on 2/10/22, it was observed that 5 children exited the vehicle and enter the facility unescorted by an adult
“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) | $49.00 | $13.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $49.00 | $13.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | $13.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $13.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $10.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $8.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $8.00 |
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 Amazing Creations Child Development had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Aug 4, 2026 (staff ratios): “At the time of the inspection, staff #1 was observed alone with 12 preschool children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Amazing Creations Child Development?
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 Amazing Creations Child Development’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 27, 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 Amazing Creations Child Development compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Amazing Creations Child Development last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Amazing Creations Child Development cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for newborn, $49.00 for infant, $49.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Amazing Creations Child Development?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Amazing Creations Child Development LLC.
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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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