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Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia · 2501 S 5th St, Philadelphia

2501 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 30 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 3
Transportation 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/2026, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5. All files reviewed were not updated in writing at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “We will contact the parent/guardian to sign the emergency contact form and fee agreement for the 6-month update.”
Citation Apr 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 04/16/2026, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1. The file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “We will obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff person #1 and put the verification in the staff person's file.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Emergency drill be conducted immediately.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Send copy of emergency plan to municipality.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated agreement form in the files of child #1-#10, which is beyond the 6-month requirement. Cert Rep also did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Agreement forms will be updated with parent and progress reports will be completed.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated emergency contact form in the files of child #1-#10, which is beyond the 6-month requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Parent will signed updated emergency contact form.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Staff will complete all required trainings within one week.”
Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the unannounced inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 dated 09/15/21, the subsequent health assessment was not observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Staff person #1 will have an updated health assessment completed on 03/15/24 and provide verification in file.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep observed staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 caring for children unsupervised before completion of the Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “Staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will complete the required preservice trainings before working alone with children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff person 5. Cert Rep also did not observe facility's emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Staff person 5 will receive emergency plan training. This certification will be sent to DHS certification rep. Emergency plan has been posted in location where parents can see.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 dated 09/15/21, the subsequent health assessment was not observed.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “All staff persons will have an updated health assessment including a TB test at the time of hire.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will create and post a written safe route along with other DHS required postings in a location where parents can see.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will create and post the facilities evacuation route in location where it can be seen on each floor in the school.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep did not observe notification to local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Facility will send notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility today and annually.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep observed the child's physician's name, address, and phone number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1 and #2. Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will update child #1 and child #2 emergency contact form to include accurate health insurance information.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep observed the child's enrolling parent's home address and work address missing from the emergency contact form of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will meet with parent of child #1 to ensure all forms are completely thoroughly.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff persons 2, 3, and 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2024): “Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training has been completed on 01/31/24.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2023): “Provider will create an emergency plan for the facility and make sure that it is onsite at all times.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, 5, did not have emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5-7 did not have health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all children have current physical every year in their file.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, did not have their professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, 6, 8, 9, did not have operator signature on their emergency contact sheets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their arrival time on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9 did not have their date of admission on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not have their health insurance coverage and policy number on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that there were no children's files onsite.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure that a completed file is onsite for each enrolled child.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have and staff files onsite.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have an completed and updated file onsite at all times.”
Citation Mar 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, did not have two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have two written, nonfamily references in their file at all times.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $41.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $35.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $35.00

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 17, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 30, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Cambodian Association Of Greater Philadelphia
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 389-0746
State certificate # CER-00256172
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Common questions

Has Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jan 18, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 01/18/24, Cert Rep observed staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 caring for children unsupervised before completion of the Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid training.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia?

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

What is Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 30, 2023. 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 Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia last inspected?

Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for preschool, $50.00 for young school-age, $50.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cambodian Association Of Greater Philadelphia.

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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