Arielles World Daycare Center · 994 N Marshall St, Philadelphia
Arielles World Daycare Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 4 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #115 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 12.22.22, there was chipped paint on the bottom wall of the classroom located on first floor front right-side area.
During the renewal inspection Staff 1 (Hired 7/1/20) did not have PA clearances or out of state clearances required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection there was a hook on the bathroom wall with a protruding medal attachment and the paint behind the hook was damaged. The light-switch cover was also protruding from the wall leaving a gap between the wall and the cover.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 11/4/21) and Staff 3 (Hired 1/10/22) did not include a written report of initial tuberculin skin test or other documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $81.20 | $67.89 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.20 | $67.89 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.48 | $64.09 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.09 | $61.13 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.44 | $58.19 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.70 | $49.89 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.70 | $49.89 |
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 Arielles World Daycare Center 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 Feb 28, 2022 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection Staff 1 (Hired 7/1/20) did not have PA clearances or out of state clearances required by the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Arielles World Daycare Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Arielles World Daycare Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Arielles World Daycare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 1, 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 Arielles World Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #115 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Arielles World Daycare Center last inspected?
Jun 17, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Arielles World Daycare Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.20 for newborn, $81.20 for infant, $76.48 for young toddler, $72.09 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Arielles World Daycare Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Arielles World Daycare Center 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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