Casa del Carmen Family Center
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.
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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.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in the boys bathroom near Little Squirrels.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Little Bears, boy's bathroom near Little Squirrels, and Owls
During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see the emergency drill. Emergency drill was not documented/ conducted within the past year.
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 was missing CSR/ observations
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 annual training hours.
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Little Leapers, Bears and Little Owls.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing pediatric first aid/ cpr.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 was missing ate of the child's admission.
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing the name of the health insurance.
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.
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.
At time of renewal inspection, the two sets of cubbies in the Squirrels room were lightweight and wobbly and posed a tipping hazard.
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.
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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE WALL IN THE PANDAS ROOM WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT/PLASTER.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE METAL COVERING ON THE WALL FOR THE WATERLINE TO THE TOILET WAS OBSERVED TO BE COVERED IN RUST.
“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
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.
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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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