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Casa del Carmen Family Center

4400 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Casa del Carmen Family Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 89 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 21). 1 citation 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
1 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 7, 2022 · 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 9
Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/02/2026, Certification Staff observed multiple children in Rooms #6 and #7 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area of the child care space that allows 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use. Operator will arrange furniture in the child care space in such a way that allows children to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while utilizing rest equipment.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in the boys bathroom near Little Squirrels.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Baseboard will be replaced, and a monthly inspection of all surfaces will be done by maintenance staff.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Little Bears, boy's bathroom near Little Squirrels, and Owls
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Walls will be painted and plaster will be fixed”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see the emergency drill. Emergency drill was not documented/ conducted within the past year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Provide an emergency plan drill annually and document the event within the calendar year.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11-5-17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Staff 1 will complete mandated reporter trainign as soon as possible.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 was missing CSR/ observations
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “The CSR will be completed by child 1 classroom teacher soon as possible.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Child 1 emergency contact was updated by the parent”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 annual training hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Staff 2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training”
Core safety Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provide continuity of operations and place it in the emergency plan. The continuity of operations will be reviewed annually with the emergency plan. Staff 1 to receive first aid/ cpr”
Citation Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Little Leapers, Bears and Little Owls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Walls will be painted and a monthly inspection of the walls will be done by the maintain staff.”
Citation Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing pediatric first aid/ cpr.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Staff 1 attended first aid/ cpr training on Wednesday February 14th. She received her certificate that day.”
Citation Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 was missing ate of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Files will be updated to reflect the date of child's admission of the fee agreement”
Citation Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Files will be updated to reflect the parent's work address and telephone numbers on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing the name of the health insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Files will be updated with the names of the child's health insurance on the emergency contact form”
Citation Feb 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Files will be updated with the missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released in the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of renewal inspection, the top of the fencing surrounding the outdoor play space was visibly in need of being repaired or replaced due to the metal connector poles at the top not being connected to the fencing wire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2023): “The facility will contact the contractor to repair/replace the top of the fencing, so it is safe and not a hazard while children are playing in this area.”
Citation Jan 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At time of renewal inspection, the two sets of cubbies in the Squirrels room were lightweight and wobbly and posed a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “Maintenance will be contacted to mount the cubbies to the wall, so they do not pose a tipping hazard.”
Citation Jan 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER IN THE LOWER BOYS BATHROOM MEASURED AT 118 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WHEN USING A THERMOMETER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “THE FACILITY WILL CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE PERSON TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER. THE TEMPERATURE WILL BE LOWERED SO THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE DOES NOT GO ABOVE 110 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.”
Citation Jan 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CEILING TILES IN THE UPPER BOYS BATHROOM, AND IN THE HALLWAY BY THE BOYS BATHROOM WERE OBSERVED TO BE STAINED AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED. THE WALLS AND MOLDING UNDER THE HAND DRYER IN THE UPPER BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM WERE OBSERVED TO BE VISIBLY DIRTY AND IN NEED OF BEING CLEANED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “A WORK REQUEST WILL BE MADE TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE BATHROOM AND HALLWAY. THE WALL AREA AND MOLDING BY THE HAND DRYER IN THE UPPER BATHROOMS WILL BE CLEANED SO THERE IS NO VISIBLE DIRT.”
Citation Jan 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE WALL IN THE PANDAS ROOM WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT/PLASTER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “THE PLASTER AND PAINT IN THE PANDAS ROOM WILL BE REPAIRED/REPAINTED.”
Citation Jan 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE METAL COVERING ON THE WALL FOR THE WATERLINE TO THE TOILET WAS OBSERVED TO BE COVERED IN RUST.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “THE METAL COVERING ON THE WALL IN THE BATHROOM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW COVERING.”

“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) $60.00 $30.00

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 89 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 19, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Catholic Social Services
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 457-4325
State certificate # CER-00252449
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Casa del Carmen Family Center 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 Feb 12, 2024 (supervision): “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-- does…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Casa del Carmen Family Center?

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

What is Casa del Carmen Family Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 19, 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 Casa del Carmen Family Center 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 Casa del Carmen Family Center last inspected?

Mar 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Casa del Carmen Family Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Casa del Carmen Family Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Catholic Social Services.

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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