Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 64 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 64). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, CR arrived at approximately 10:20am. Upon arrival the 1yr old toddler class were sitting at a toddler sized feeding table. The children were not removed from the feeding table until naptime which was 12:18 PM.
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, there were several instances where each age group were left unsupervised by their teacher. -Staff person # 2 left the preschool aged classroom to assist with diaper changes. -Staff person #3 allowed the 2yr old classroom to walk out of the bathroom unattended to go back to their classroom area. Staff person #4 sat at their classroom door with their back turned opposite of the classroom to assist with watching the 1yr olds classroom, while their teacher performed diaper changes. - There were children running back and forth from the tables to the bathroom during this time. -Child # 2 wandered around center during transition/ bathroom time and the teacher was unaware that child was not with the group for nearly two minutes. - There was a child who received wrap around services and was sitting on the opposite side of classroom area. During this time the teacher was unable to view/ supervise the child due to the tall dividers separating the Wrap around Adult and child from the classroom area.
On2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person # 3 was out of compliance for the ratio requirements. while Staff person #2 assisted another classroom with diaper changes. Staff person #3 was left responsible for a total of 9 children- (5 2yr olds and 4 preschool aged children).
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, there was a missing receptacle cover located in the main childcare space on the blue wall near the dramatic playhouse, that is in the reach of children.
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, there was no feeding schedule that was obtained from the parent available for Child #3.
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, the bottle for Child #1 was not labeled with their name.
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, the director was unable to provide proof that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, When CR asked for access to all of the children's files for review, the owner said that all of the children's files were not available and gave the CR 13 out of 26 of the files that were in total.
On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 did not have a current fire safery training certificate that was approved by the Department of Human Services.
On 2/11/24 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #3 did not have the emergency contacts available in the childcare space.
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On 2/111/25 during the renewal inspection, The Pediatric first aid and cpr certification that was in the file of Staff Person #2 was not conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.
Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 failed to supervise children during afternoon activities which resulted in a toddler child being able to scratch and injure the face of Child #1.
The parent board containing regulations and instructions for contacting the regional childcare office is located on the wall within the doors by the entrance of the main classroom space. Staff person #1 acknowledged that enrolled children are dropped off by parents and are released by staff to parents at the top of the vestibule at the main entrance of the church, which results in parents not having access to the information on how to contact the regional childcare office.
On 2/8/24, the facility did not have a current updated emergency plan posted or documentation that the emergency plan was plan was reviewed with staff annually.
On 2/8/24, The facility did not have a current written emergency plan posted that provided methods for all facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility did not have an emergency plan available that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation on training of the Emergency plan.
on 2/8/24, The operator was unable to provide documentation showing that the facility received annual training regarding the emergency plan.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection did not have a copy of an updated emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location. -The Emergency plan was not posted in the classrooms in the facility.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the classrooms of the facility.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection the first aid kits that were in each of the classroom spaces did not contain tweezers, and soap.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, each child care group did not have a first aid kit that was available to take on excursions.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, the outdoor play space is in need of the ground to be leveled and is in need of removal of trash and debris. -In the infant child care space, and Pre-K space, there was foam covering used for covering pipes that are in need of being replaced that are accessible to the children.
On 2/8/24, the facility did not have any play equipment or materials available for the children to use for large muscle development.
On 2/8/24, during the renewal inspection, the outdoor play area is in need of protective covering.
On 2/1/24, during the file review, Child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection Staff #1 used a Baby Rash Spray ointment on Child #1 and the bottle was not labeled or there was documentation on a medication log available at the facility.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, CR witnessed that after a diaper change, Staff #1 used a wet hand towel to wipe down the changing table. There was no sanitizing solution available for the staff to use.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, the children's lunch bags were left out and were not refrigerated. One of the lunches contained a Lunchable.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, there were no documented Emergency Drill logs on file for the facility
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, the facility did not provide documented logs of performed fire drills.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection, the facility was unable to provide a current emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency evacuation including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility.
On 2/8/24, The facility did not have a written plan of operations for Continuity of Care.
On 2/8/24 during the renewal inspection there was not a written plan of daily activities available or posted in the infant childcare space.
On 2/824, the staff did not have access to the updated emergency contact information for the children in each of the classrooms.
Continued non-compliance on 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer accessible to the children at the children table. On 6/27/2023, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes at the entry director desk and Lysol spray on desk in the back outside of the infant room.
Continued non-compliance on 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed the infant room without any light and door was closed. The certification rep. observed the room being pitch black and certification rep was unable to see the staff and children in the childcare space. On 6/27/23, Certification Rep and Certification Rep supervisor observed the night lights the provider provided the classroom. The night lights did not illuminate the room enough for the staff to provide proper supervision for the children in care during nap time.
On 6/27/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed several empty boxes were stacked in front of the fire exit door outside of the kitchen area.
On 6/27/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed several pack and play rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child.
On 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 and #3 did not have a sign disclosure statement in their individual staff records.
On 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, two children (Preschool and School Age) were not in the visual vew of the teachers, supervised, and accounted for within the classroom ratios and group assignments when asked by the certification rep. Certification rep. Also observed a child who was unsupervised at the bathroom with the door shut at nap time.
On 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person # 1 and #2 did not verify the name or identify whereabouts of one of their assigned responsible children they were responsible for.
On 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not have documents confirming the date of the emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
On 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer accessible to the children at the children table.
On 5/15/23, during the unannounced inspection, certification rep. observed the infant room without any light and door was closed. The certification rep. observed the room being pitch black and certification rep was unable to see the staff and children in the childcare space.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have the required out of state clearances in the individual staff file.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, staff was only able to identify 16 children total in their large group activity. The youngest was a young toddler and the oldest was a PK with a total of three teachers.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 was observed using harsh language in the presence of the children.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have clearances from the state in which they reside in. Staff person #1 did have PA clearances in the staff persons file.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, protective receptacle covers were missing in the School age child care space and the children bathrooms.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, there was medication located in the cabinet in the infant room, cleaning products in the bathroom cabinets, and personal bags placed in the child care room window sills accessible to the children.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed a small hole in the infant room wall on the left side of the entrance.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, play equipment, age appropriate materials appropriate to the developmental needs and individual interest was not provided each child care space accessible to the children during the time of the renewal inspection.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have a health report on the child individual records
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, a copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in each of the group space.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection child #2 did not have the agreement form signed by the enrolling parent.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 1 and #2 did not have the fee to be charged day or per week on the agreement form completed
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, child # 1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, Child # 1 and #2 did not have parental consent for administration of minor first -aid procedures by facility staff.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, Facility person #3 did not have individual records required for each facility person.
On 3/13/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #.1 and #2 did not have the annual minimum 12 clock hours of child care training.
ON 1/26/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, PROVIDER OBSERVED ONE TODDLER LEFT IN THE HIGHCHAIR SLEEP DURING THE TRANSITION FROM LUNCH TO NAP. THE CHILD WAS LEFT UNATTENED FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO CERTIFICATION REP INFORMING STAFF OF THE CHILD BEING LEFT.
ON 1/26/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT OBSERVE A INCIDENT REPORT FOR THE COMPLAINT INCIDENT.
ON 1/26/22 DURING THE COMPLAINT I NVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION DID NOT OBSERVE A INCIDENT REPORT IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 1/6/22 INCIDENT IN CHILDS FILE.
ON 1/26/22, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED UNLICENSED CHILD CARE SPACE BEING USED FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THE SPACE WAS A BUILDING NEXT TO THE FACILITY. THE SPACE BEING USED IS WHERE THE INVESTIGATED COMPLAINT OCCURED.
ON 9/20/21 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERT REP OBSERVED THE STAFF NOT FOLLOWING THE MIXED AGE GROUP RATIOS.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.00 | $37.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $38.00 | $28.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $29.00 | $25.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $29.00 | $25.00 |
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 Calvary Baptist Church had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Feb 11, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “On 2/11/25 during the renewal inspection, CR arrived at approximately 10:20am. Upon arrival the 1yr old toddler class were sitting at a toddler sized feeding table. The children were not removed from the feeding table…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Calvary Baptist Church?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Calvary Baptist Church’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jun 20, 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 Calvary Baptist Church compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Calvary Baptist Church last inspected?
Jun 10, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Calvary Baptist Church cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler, $38.00 for preschool, $29.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Calvary Baptist Church?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Calvary Baptist Church.
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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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