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Azbuka Childcare LLC

9090 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Azbuka Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 51 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 13). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
13 Other citations
4 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
13 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 3, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 3, 2022 · 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 11
Training & qualifications 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.71/3270.76
During the inspection, In the facility restroom used by enrolled children. There was a heat source located on the floor accessible to children which was bent and could pose a hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The radiator will be repaired.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
In the preschool classroom located in the rear of the school. There are above-ground windows that opened more six-inches at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The windows will be modified to prevent them from opening more than six-inches.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the facility inspection on the outdoor playground there was a deep-set, sunken space on the poured surface. The uneven area could pose a hazard to the facility children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The surface will be repaired.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(b)
On 7/16-17/25, the air-conditioning in one classroom was broken. Causing the temperature to exceed 82 degrees with out circulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The children were combined to one classroom until they were dismissed early. The air was repaired by 7/18/26.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, there was a wet area on the ceiling tile in preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The tile will be replaced.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
At the time of inspection on 7/18/25, staff confirmed children were combined into on classroom because the air-condition was broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The children were dismissed early. The children returned to their room the next day.”
Citation Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
At the time of inspection, there were two above ground windows (infant & preschool room) in the rear of the facility that opened more than six inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “All above ground windows will be modified. The windows will not open more than six-inches.”
Citation Nov 4, 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 were rooms with damaged ceiling tiles (water).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “The tile will be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Nov 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
During lunch at the time of inspection, the facility children were observed eating lunch from Styrofoam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “Styrofoam will not be used for meals at any time.”
Citation Nov 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened/Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)/3270.72(c)
There was a broken screen
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “The window will be rescreened.”
Citation Nov 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed along the hallway leading to the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “The peeling paint will be repaired.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an evaluation of foreign BA degree and proof of experience documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff person # 1, shall have the required evaluation of her degree and proof of experience to help qualify her for her position as required per regulations.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person # 2-4 did not have their educational documents and/or proof of experience issued from a foreign country evaluated to see its equivalency in the U.S. to properly assign them to their positions as AGS at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “All staff listed shall be required to have their educational documented professional evaluated to help qualify them for their positions.”

“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 Jul 17, 2025 Complaint investigation
3 violations 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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $70.00 $60.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $70.00 $60.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $50.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $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 51 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 9, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 23, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Azbuka Childcare LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 304-9091
State certificate # CER-00250514
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Common questions

Has Azbuka Childcare LLC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Azbuka Childcare LLC?

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 Azbuka Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 23, 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 Azbuka Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Azbuka Childcare LLC last inspected?

Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Azbuka Childcare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Azbuka Childcare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Azbuka Childcare LLC.

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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