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Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC

1400 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 142 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 38 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 38). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 7
Building & playground safety 6
Background checks 4
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 1
Sleep safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include any out-of-state clearances for NY (out of state within the last 5 years NY DL exp 8/3/29) that is required by CPSL. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT”
Core safety Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include any out-of-state clearances for NY (out of state within the last 5 years NY DL exp 8/3/29) and staff #3 did not include the correct FBI clearance (did include PA Dept of education FBI clearance) and did not include a disclosure statement that is required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1 and staff #2 and staff #2 sign a disclosure form. Staff #1 and staff #2 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed the toilet in toddler B bathroom inoperable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2025): “Provider will have their maintenance team fix the toilet.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children files and the health report for child #3 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Provider will give the health report form to the parents of child #3 to have their physician complete the form in its entirety.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and staff #2 file did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Provider will get written consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3 and child #4.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Provider will get the parents of child #1 and child #3 to sign parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not include a signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Provider will get the parents of child #1, child #3 and child #4 to sign parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Provider will get the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 to sign parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
During an initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files of staff #3 did not include verification of address
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Provider will make a copy of id and put it in the files of staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 (need 2.5 hrs.) and staff #2 (need 2 hrs.) did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare training and place the record of the training in the staff file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Show 27 older citations
Core safety Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and in the Pre-K room staff #1 was not positioned in a way that allowed the proper supervision of three children in the restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Provider will talk with staff about positioning in the proper way for supervision and will have all staff retrained in supervision positioning.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and watched an active diaper changing. After diaper changing staff #3 did not assist in washing the hands of a child or their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Provider will train and review the steps of the diaper changing procedure with staff immediately”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 20 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric CPR/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #2, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12, and #17 contained disclosure statements that were not signed by a witness. The files of staff #11 did not contain out of state clearances from the state the staff member previously resided in.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Disclosure statement for the following staff members have been signed: 2, 6,7,10,11,12 & 17. Clearance/request for staff #11 attached.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, sound machines were located in the cribs with child #9 in Infant Classroom A and child #10 in Infant classroom B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The sound machines were removed and we let the entire infant team know.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, Clorox wipes were located on the second shelf in an unlocked cabinet located in the toddler 2's classroom, leaving them accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “All cleaning materials will be stored in our kitchen under the sink locked away. Children aren't allowed in the kitchen.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the Two's classroom was using the indoor play space. After assessing supervision, the cert rep asked Staff #1 if they had the classroom's first aid kit with them in the play-space. Staff #1 acknowledged they did not have the kit with them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “We had a floater teacher retrieve the emergency bag for the class.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the Pre-k 2B classroom did not contain tweezers and the first aid kit in Infant Room B, did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Assistant director did an audit of all emergency bags and made sure tweezers were added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the paint on the orange wall in the Toddler 2's room was observed to be chipping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Our owner purchased the paint from Sherwin Williams. We will have our contractor paint the walls.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the cribs in infant classroom A, B, and C were not set up so that there was two feet of space on three sides of them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Notify the teachers that if the infants are in the cribs they need to be 2 feet apart. Let them know they can also collapse cribs if all students aren't sleeping for more room.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On 02/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerators in the 3's classroom, the 2's (A) classroom, the Young Toddler classroom, and the Pre-K 2B classroom did not contain thermometers. The thermometer located in the refrigerator in the older toddler classroom read 48 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermometer located in the refrigerator in the Infant B classroom read 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “We ordered new thermometers for all classrooms.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff #19 and #12 did not contain health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff #12 will obtain a health assessment. Staff #19 is no longer employed.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
On 2/10/25, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff #18 did not contain a TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff #18 has an appointment scheduled for 2/24/25.”
Citation Feb 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
On 2/1025, during the renewal inspection, the staff files of staff #2 and #13 did not contain a copy of valid identification confirming their age, or address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Both staff #2 and #13 submitted a copy of their license.”
Core safety Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files and the files for staff #5 needs Connecticut child abuse and sex offender clearances, staff #6, staff #16 and staff #19 are missing NJ sex offender and state criminal clearances. Staff #12 needs a PA FBI clearance, staff #8 is missing PA child abuse.PA state and NY clearances. Staff #9 is missing PA clearances and MD clearances. staff #10 has no PA clearances on file and staff #11 is in need of DC clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will no longer have staff #5, staff #6, staff #8, staff #9, staff #10, staff #11, staff #12, staff #16, and staff #19 working with children until they receive the required clearances.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7, staff #8, staff #9, staff #10, staff#11, staff #13, staff #14, staff #18, staff #23 and staff #24 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Provider will train staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7, staff #8, staff #9, staff #10, staff#11, staff #13, staff #14, staff #18, staff #23 and staff #24 on the facility's emergency plan”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files and the files for staff #8, staff #9, staff #11, staff#12, staff #13, staff #15, staff #24 and staff #25 did not contain a TB result or a physical. The files for staff #1, staff #4, staff # 8. staff #9 and staff #22 do not have TB results in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Provider will obtain a physical and TB results for staff #8, staff #9, staff #11, staff#12, staff #13, staff #15, staff #24 and staff #25. Provider will also get TB results for staff #1, staff #4, staff # 8. staff #9 and staff #22”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no fire drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2024): “Provider will conduct a fire frill and log the required information on the fire drill log to be used to record fire drills.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire system was inaudible.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Provider will have a fire alarm company come out to fix the alarm so that it is audible.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2 child #3 and child #4 did not include a health assessment or immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Provider will obtain physical forms and updated immunization records for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 and put it in each childs file.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 take the 1 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files but there was no file on site for staff #10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will get a completed facility file for staff # 10 and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files and the files for staff #1 through staff #25 did not include a verification of child care experience and education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Provider will obtain the employment verification and education verification for staff #1 through staff #25.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 26 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #24 and staff #25 did not contain 2 nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Provider will obtain two nonfamily references for staff #1, staff #24 and staff #25 and put into their personnel file.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $107.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $101.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $97.00 $72.75
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $87.40 $62.00

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 142 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Aug 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator S1 LLC DBA Celebree School Of Fishtown
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 966-8486
State certificate # CER-00251833
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Common questions

Has Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jan 28, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include any out-of-state clearances for NY (out of state within the last 5 years NY DL exp 8/3/29) that…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Aug 13, 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 Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC last inspected?

Jan 28, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $107.00 for infant, $101.00 for young toddler, $97.00 for older toddler, $87.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Celebree School of Fishtown S1 LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is S1 LLC DBA Celebree School Of Fishtown.

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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