Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 105 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A review of facility records indicated that fire drills were conducted on 4/24/25, 7/14/25, 9/24/25,12/10/25 and 2/18/26- not every 60 days as required.
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for each fire drill between 4/24/25 to 2/18/26.
The facility fire detection system is not accessible and the submitted annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable was incomplete. It did not include the full report.
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Several children's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Several children's records did not contain financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2, #3, #4, and #5)
One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#1)
On 5/29/24, at approximately 3:45pm, one staff person (#2) was observed caring for a mixed-age group of 13 young and older school-age children in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. Staff person verified the ages of the children in care.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Several staff person's records did not contain verification of completed CCDBG (10 hour) training within 90 days of hire. The training was completed more than 90 days after date of hire. (#1, #3 and #4).
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5- mandated reporter training more than 60 months old)
Two children's records did not contain financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1 and #2)
During complaint investigation on 7/14/23, cert rep discovered that Staff 1 struck a child while in her care
“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
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.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 22, 2024 (staff ratios): “On 5/29/24, at approximately 3:45pm, one staff person (#2) was observed caring for a mixed-age group of 13 young and older school-age children in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. Staff person verified the ages of the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia?
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 Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 15, 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Caring People Alliance.
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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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