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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19140

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha

4221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 239 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 58 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (21 of 58). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,119 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 92% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,119 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
54 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
58 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 7, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 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

Building & playground safety 21
Records & paperwork 18
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification Staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of having received training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment or verification of education and child care experience meeting the qualification of an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Operator will ensure that each staff person's record includes documentation of the staff having received training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis, and each time the plan is updated. Operator will ensure that each staff person's record…”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed toxic cleaning materials on a counter in Pre-K Counts Room #7 and next to a sink in Head Start Room #10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Operator will ensure that all toxic materials remain locked or inaccessible to children.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the hot water temperature in the boys' and girls' bathrooms in Sections A and C of the facility was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Operator will ensure that the hot water temperature in areas accessible to children remains below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator will request that facility maintenance lower the hot water temperature.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed multiple children in Rooms #6, #7, #8, #9, and #11 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area that allows 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Operator will ensure that the facility notifies local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility annually.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of the staff person's address or 2 written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Operator will ensure that each Staff Person's record includes their home address and 2 written, nonfamily references attesting to the staff person's suitability.”
Core safety Apr 9, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm Staff 1 then dragged child by her legs for about 1-2 seconds after letting go of the child staff 1 pushed child resulting in child falling to the floor hitting the back of her head.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “As part of the corrective action plan. Staff 1 was terminated effective 4-7-25 from her position for not following APM ECE child abuse policy and SDP Code of conduct”
Core safety Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. NSOR for staff 6 was not on site. Corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “The human resources department sent a copy of the NSOR clearance.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,4,5,7 and 8 were missing emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider APM did a hold an emergency plan for staff on 9-13-24 however it was not accepted by inspector because letterhead of the sign in sheet did not match the agenda. We did the correction. second emergency plan meeting held with staff 1,2,4,5 and 7”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed disinfectant spray bottles/ wipes in room 2 and 10
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider removed all disinfectant spray bottles and wipe from room 2 and 10 at the time of inspection”
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Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp in room 4. The water temperature was 113° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider APM communicated with facility staff quickly adjusted the water temperature. A picture was taken of the temperature before inspection left location showing new temperature of 109.6”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the first aid kit accessible to children in toom 2. corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider communicated with facility staff to move location of first aid bag which was accessible to a new higher location not accessible to children”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in room 1
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider submitted a work order to facility department and work was completed on 12-18-24”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certi7,8,10fication rep observed chipped paint in room 1,3,5,7,8,10 and gym
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider submitted a work order to correct all chipped paint in room 1,3,5,7,8, 10 and gym. Work was completed on 12-17-24. Pictures were taken to prove work was completed.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the emergency drill log. Annual emergency drill was not conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider APM conducted the annual emergency drill on 12-16-24”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing pediatric first aid/ cpr. First aid/ cpr for staff 8 was expired (8-23-22).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Provider APM will ensure that staff 3 and staff 8 completed their first aid/ CPR”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fire safety training for staff 8 was expired (8-23-22).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Staff 8 took the fire safety training offered by PA keys online. Documentation of the completion of the training is recorded in staff learning record and a copy of the transcript will be submitted with this transcript”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 needs to be verified. Staff 3 was missing 2 years experience with children. Education for staff 1 and 6 were not on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Staff 1 experience were verified after his job interview was already a family service worker with two other providers of child care in the community with over 5 years of experience. Staff 3 was already working as a volunteer in our organization as a classroom helper and receptionist for over two…”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Provider communicated with family about the fee agreement we added the description of the services offer at our site for child 1 and child 4.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider communicated with family, and we were able to complete their missing information of child 1 (name and telephone number of child's physician)”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing policy #
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider communicated with family and verified that the medical card of child 3 was on file and had policy number. Policy number was added in the emergency contact form for child 3”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
during renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 and 4 were expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider had emergency contact and agreement updated for child 2 for the new year. However, copy of the form was not included in the educational file. Teacher made a copy of both forms and included on the same day in the educational file.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. File for staff 3 was not on site. Corrected on site
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Provider called resources department to, and they were able to send staff 3 file.”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing date TB was read.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “Staff 2 was able to get a receipt to proof”
Citation Dec 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 3 and 8 were missing 2 reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Provider made the corrections for staff 1 and 3. We contacted our HR department since they are APM employees.”
Core safety Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “Staff completed disclosure statement”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed toxics (Clorox and fantastic spray cleaners) in an area accessible to children in the following classrooms: room 3, room 4, room 5, room 8, room 10 and room 12
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “In order to correct violation provider requested immediate removal of all toxic materials from areas that are accessible to children”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed the water temperature in classroom 3 exceed 110°. The water temperature was at 136°. The water temperature in room 4 was 141°. The water temperature in the girl's bathroom near room 3 was 149°. The water temperature in the boy's bathroom was 152°.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct violation attached are the pictures of the water testing from room 3,4, and bathroom near room 3 for fgirls”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 5, room 7, and room 12 were missing tweezers
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “To correct violation, provider replaced missing tweezer in room 5,7 and 12”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: room 1, room 3, room 4, room 5, room 7, room 8, room 9, room 10 room 11 and room 12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “Attached is pictures of all classrooms where peeled paint was observed was corrected”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a broken toilet lid in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct violation provider will replace broken lid. All toilet fixtures were clean and disinfected. Attached are pictures to document correction.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the bathroom in the boys and girl's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct this violation provider posted picture on the same date of the inspection. To document correction is attached a picture.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 and 11, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct violation #14 provider communicated with families and parents submitted proof of vaccine for child 1,7,8,9 and 11”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing annual evaluation
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “In order to correct violation staff 2 performance evaluations were completed”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct this violation, provider contacted parents and reviewed agreement with the families. Included all fee and date to be collected i the agreement for child 1. child 2, child 3, child 4, child 5, child 6, child 7, child 8, child 9, child 10, child 11”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,20 and 11 were missing extra services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct this violation, provided communicated with parents about extra services. Fee agreement was included the following agreements, child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4, child 5, child 6, child 7, child 8, child 9, child 10, child 11. To document correction agreement for those children were…”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,8 and 11 was missing address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct violation #12 provider contacted families and requested information missing. Attached emergency contact for child 1,2,8 and 11 to document correction”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4,5 and 9 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “To correct violation #3 provider communicated with parents and addresses and telephone number was included in the emergency contact”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 and 2 needs to be verified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “To correct this violation 15, provider will complete verification of education and experiences for staff 1 who has been working at our facility since 2019. Also staff 2 has worked in childcare as senior director for 29 years. Letter is included to verify work and education experience.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “Provider correction violation#1, staff #2 subitt3ed training certificates with 6 hours training certificate that she took on August 2023 that was not filed in her personal file.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii) REGARDING CONTINUNITY OF OPERATIONS PLANNING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW AND UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE THE FACILITY'S PLAN FOR CONTINUNITY OF OPERATIONS.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, OUTLET STRIPS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #3 AND ROOM #10. UNUSED CHARGING PORTS WITHOUT COVERS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #10 AND ROOM #12. ALL WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “PROTECTIVE COVERS WILL BE PLACED IN THE OUTLETS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED ON THE OUTLET STRIP. MAINTENANCE WILL BE CONTACTED TO REMOVE THE PORTS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED, OR TO COVER THEM SO THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.76
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE CABINET IN ROOM #2, AND ROOM #8 AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN DUE TO THE LOCK ON THE CABINET NOT BEING SECURE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2022): “DURING THE INSPECTION THE MAINTENANCE PERSON TIGHTENED/REPAIRED THE LOCKS TO THE CABINETS. CLEANING MATERIALS ARE NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #5 DID NOT INLCUDE GAUZE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “GAUZE WILL BE ADDED TO THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #5 SO ALL REQUIRED ITEMS ARE IN THE FIRST AID BAG.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CONDUCTING AN EMEGENCY DRILL WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2022): “AN EMERGENCY DRILL WILL BE SCHEDULED AND CONDUCTED. THE DRILL WILL BE RECORDED ON THE EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AND KEPT ON FILE A THE FACILITY.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL, THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INLCUDE THE ARRIVAL TIME OF THE CHILD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL BE NOTIFIED TO FILL IN THE ARRIVAL/DROP OFF TIME OF THE CHILD AT THE FACILITY.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INLCUDE THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS FOR THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN. THEN EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “THE PARENTS OF CHILD #3 AND #4 WILL BE CONTACTED TO FILL IN THE MISSING INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1, #3, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “THE PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS RELEASE PEOPLE ON THE EMERGNCY INFORMATION FORM.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE/EMERGNCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2022): “THE PARENT OF CHILD #2 WILL BE CONTACTED TO SIGN THE EMREGNCY FORM FOR CONSENT OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES.”
Core safety Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 10/7/21) CONTAINED A PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE THAT WAS NOT OBTAINED THROUGH THE REQUIRED AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “AS OF 11/24/21, STAFF PERSON #2 IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE DATE AND WILL NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL A COMPLETE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. WHEN THE NEW CLEARANCE IS OBTAINED IT WILL BE SENT TO THE CERT REP AND PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, ONE OF THE INDOOR PLAY AREAS WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR INDOOR PLAY DUE TO FURNITURE, TABLES, CHAIRS, AND OTHER FURNITURE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “THIS GYM AREA WILL BE USED AS A STORAGE ROOM AND WILL NO LONGER BE USED AS AN INDOOR PLAY AREA. THIS SPACE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY'S MEASURED SPACE.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTLET STRIP IN ROOM #5 DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS THAT WERE NOT BEING USED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “DURING THE INSPECTION PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE PLACED IN THE OUTLET STRIP.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HAND SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED IN ALL OF THE CLASSROOMS AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “ALL BOTTLES OF HAND SANITIZER WERE MOVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ARE NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
AT TIME OF RNEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE NOT POSTED BY THE PHONE IN ROOM 10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “DURING THE INSPECTION A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER LIST WAS MADE AND POSTED IN ROOM 10.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES ON HOW CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED DURING AN EVACUATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “THE EMERGNCY PLAN WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE PROCEDURES ON HOW TO SAFELY ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DURING AN EVACUATION.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2021): “THE PROVIDER WILL SIGN AN ATTESTATION STATEMENT INDICATING THE RECEIPT WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND LISTED THE APPROXIMATE DATE OF PURCHASE/INTALLATION FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 8/16/21) DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “STAFF PERSON #1 HAS STARTED THE TRAINING AND WILL COMPLETE THE TRAINING. THE TRAINING CERTIFICATE WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP AND BE PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE.”
Citation Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DAIY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN ROOM 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “DURING THE INSPECTION, THE DAILY SCHEDULE WAS PRINTED AND POSTED IN ROOM 3.”

“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 9, 2025 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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.40 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $48.00 $20.00

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 239 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 296-7357
State certificate # CER-00250150
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 9, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm Staff 1 then dragged child by her legs for about 1-2 seconds after letting go…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha?

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 Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jan 24, 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 Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,119 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha last inspected?

Nov 7, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $59.40 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha INC.

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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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