Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia · 2501 S 5th St, Philadelphia
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.
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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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency plan.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, 5, did not have emergency plan training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5-7 did not have health assessments.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, did not have their professional development training.
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their arrival time on their agreement form.
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9 did not have their date of admission on their emergency contact sheet.
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that there were no children's files onsite.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have and staff files onsite.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, did not have two written, nonfamily references.
“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
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.
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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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