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Antoshka Daycare Center II

14425 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Antoshka Daycare Center II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 84 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 5
Building & playground safety 4
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include PA child abuse clearance for employment. File included PA child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes. Staff person #2 was observed working with kids and counted in ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “PA Child abuse clearance has been complete for staff #2”
Citation Aug 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #3 did not include current staff health report. Staff health report on file was from 5/30/24 and was no longer valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “Health form for the staff has been completed.”
Citation Aug 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency which is OEM@phila.gov
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “A copy was submitted to the county emergency management agency which is OEM@phila.gov”
Citation Aug 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection, file of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “Child service reports have been completed for all children”
Citation Aug 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #3 included only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “Staff #1 and #3 have the second recommendation letters.”
Citation Sep 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Ther was a broken door in the restroom used by the facility inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “The door will be repaired.”
Citation Sep 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of required training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff will complete all required training. Staff will be supervised until training is complete.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At the time of inspection, in two preschool classrooms. There were three children sleeping on cots that did not have 2ft. on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “The room will be rearranged, All cots will have 2ft on three sides.”
Core safety Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of inspection, while CR and facility director were conducting an entrance interview. Facility child #1 was seen unsupervised walking down the hallway. The child walked out-of-their classroom, down a hallway, through another door towards the office near the entrance of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “The director escorted the child to the classroom. Staff will be trained on active supervision. a device will be placed on every door to alert staff if / when a door opens.”
Citation Sep 30, 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 a closet with a broken door in the restroom used by facility children. There were also damaged ceiling tiles in the bathroom and preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2024): “The damaged tiles will be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the inspection on 8/15/23, the water temperature when checked with a thermometer was between 111 and 113 degrees at several sinks used by facility children for hand washing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2023): “The temperature will be lowered to 110 degrees or below.”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
There was an expired health assessment in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection on 8/15/23. The form expired in April 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2023): “Staff #1 will be removed from child care duty until a new physical is on file.”
Core safety Apr 21, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)
At time of inspection, one of the staff in room #1 left the room where she was supervising children to answer the front door leaving the other staff person in the room out of ratio with 16 preschool children. In addition, room #2 was also out of ratio with 8 mixed aged children (ages 2 -3 years old) with one staff person in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “New protocol shall be established with staff when answering the door if the director has stepped out of the facility in order to maintain supervision and proper child/staff ratios. Two older 3 year old students in room #4 shall be switched into another childcare space to maintain proper child/staff…”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have emergency plan training documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “Staff person # 1 shall receive training regarding the emergency plan for the facility as required.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At time of inspection, an outlet cover was missing in rooms # 1 (in building #1) and in room #1 (building #2) both with children under 5 years old in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2022): “Protective outlets covers have been placed in both outlets in both rooms where they were missing at time of inspection when detected.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 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 # 1-3 did not have required current immunization for influenza documented in their records and/or signed immunization exemption forms documented in their files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “The parents for child #1-3 shall provided updated immunization records and/or signed immunization exemption forms.”
Citation Aug 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have an annual evaluation completed by the director of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “The director shall complete an annual performance evaluation for staff person #2 and it shall be reviewed and signed by employee.”
Citation Sep 14, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment documented in their record at time of inspection. (last health assessment dated 9/1/19)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2021): “Staff person #1 shall provide an updated health assessment which shall be documented in their record as required.”
Citation Sep 14, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person #2 (hired 9/20/21) did not have an evaluation of her high school diploma (issued from another county) evaluated to determine it equivalency in the United States to determine if her qualifications meet the requirement to be an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2021): “Staff person #2 shall provide an evaluation of her foreign high school diploma and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”

“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

Violation found Apr 21, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $56.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $56.00 $40.00

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 84 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 26, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Antoshka Daycare Center II
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 471-7111
State certificate # CER-00260687
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Antoshka Daycare Center II had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 21, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include PA child abuse clearance for employment. File included PA child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes. Staff person #2 was observed working…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Antoshka Daycare Center II?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Antoshka Daycare Center II’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 26, 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 Antoshka Daycare Center II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Antoshka Daycare Center II last inspected?

Aug 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Antoshka Daycare Center II cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for young school-age, $56.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Antoshka Daycare Center II?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Antoshka Daycare Center II.

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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