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Babys Planet

10125 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Babys Planet is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 10, 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 8
Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1, who was observed working with the young toddler classroom did not have written proof of complying the DHS-required CPSL requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 3, 2025): “All staff will complete the CPSL requirements.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of inspection, there were twenty mixed-age children, the youngest 2-yrs-old; in the care of two staff on the front outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “An additional staff person was assigned to the group.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
During lunch at the time of inspection, soup was served in Styrofoam to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 3, 2025): “The facility will not use styrofoam when serving food.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 3, 2025 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 no written proof of a health assessment in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection on 9/3/25. The staffer was observed working with the toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 3, 2025): “Staff will be removed until proof of a current physical is on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1-#3 at the time of inspection on 6/3/25.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 3, 2025): “The emergency contact information for all facility children will be in each classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
There was no file onsite at the facility for child #1 who was observed receiving care in the infant/toddler classroom at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 3, 2025): “A complete file will be created for child #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
There were no written references or proof of education on file for staff #1 at the time of inspection on 6/3/25.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 3, 2025): “Proof of education and written references will be obtained for staff #1”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the facility inspection, the file for staff #1 who had not lived in Pennsylvania in the past five years, did not have CPSL information for the state in which they resided before moving to Pennsylvania.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The out-of-state CPSL information was requested. Staff number 1 will work supervised at all times.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)/3270.76
There was a broken screen in a window on the side of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The screen will be repaired.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
The facility did not have a safe routes plan which was posted at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “The plan was written and posted.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in room #1 was missing gloves and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “The first aid kit shall be equipped with tweezers and gloves as required.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)/3270.134(a)
During time of inspection, room #1 did not have the changing table next to the source of running waiter and the staff in the room did not ensure the child's hands were washed after changing their diaper as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “The changing table shall be moved next to the sink in the classroom and all staff shall ensure that the children's hands are washed after diapering as required.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During time of inspection, the exit door in the infant area was obstructed by baby rockers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “The baby rockers have been moved away for the exit so not to obstruct it and the exit shall remain unobstructed.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
At time of inspection, the area around the outdoor sliding board did not have adequate absorption materials around it to absorb the impact of a fall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Absorbtion material shall be placed around the sliding board to help with the impact of a fall just in case it is needed to help with the safety of the children.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At time of inspection, the rest equipment was not placed at least 2 ft apart on 3 sides in both rooms # 1 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “All rest equipment has been moved to accommodate for the required 2 ft on 3 sides as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 1, 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 did not have proof of influenza immunization or a signed exemption form documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “The parents of child #1 shall provide proof of immunization from influenza or a signed exemption form shall be placed in record of child's file.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of negative TB screening completion date documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Staff person # 1 shall provide proof of negative TB screening and it shall be documented in their record.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At time of inspection staff person # 2 did not have proof of completely high school and/or 2 years of experience to help qualify them for their position at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Staff person #2 shall provide proof of education and/or experience to be documented in her record to qualify her for her position at facility.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
During time of inspection, two of the window screens in room #1 were torn and in need of repair or replacement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2021): “Both window screens in room#1 shall be repaired or replaced and shall be in good condition as required.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During time of inspection, the hallway bathroom used by the children did not have the hand washing requirement posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2021): “The hand washing requirement shall be posted in the bathroom and all required areas as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #1 (hired 6/10/21) did not have the correct/required mandated reporter training completed and documented in her records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2021): “Staff person #1 shall complete the required mandated reporter training and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 10, 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 #1 (hired 6/10/21) with a degree/HS diploma from another country did not have an evaluation completed to determine her qualifications in the U.S. and ability to serve as a assistant group supervisor at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2021): “The foreign degree/high school diploma for staff person #1 shall be submitted to a professional agency for evaluation to determine her qualification and education level in the U.S. to ensure staff person meets the requirements for her position.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $70.00 $60.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $68.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.00 $52.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $50.00

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 30 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 19, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Bzensi Energy Corp
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 334-2855
State certificate # CER-00250984
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Common questions

Has Babys Planet 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 Jun 3, 2025 (background checks): “Staff #1, who was observed working with the young toddler classroom did not have written proof of complying the DHS-required CPSL requirements.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Babys Planet?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Babys Planet since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Babys Planet’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 19, 2020. 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 Babys Planet compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Babys Planet last inspected?

Jan 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Babys Planet cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Babys Planet?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bzensi Energy Corp.

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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