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Center of Xcellence

605 N 35th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Center of Xcellence is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 34). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2025 · 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 10
Emergency preparedness 8
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Other standards 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26
FACILITY HAS NOT SUBMITTED THE BEO/CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE PAPERWORK.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “PROVIDER WILL SUBMIT THE BEO PAPERWORK.”
Citation Feb 27, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
Citation Feb 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “Provider will obtain tb results for staff #2.”
Citation Feb 27, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Director or designated staff person responsibility 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)
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, Mar 31, 2026): “Provider will conduct a fire frill and log the required information on the fire drill log to be used to record fire drills.”
Core safety Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and staff #1 was working alone with 10 children, at least one was an infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Provider will have two staff people working at the facility when there are two or more children in care.”
Follow-up Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the unannounced monitoring, there was chipped paint on the walls surrounding the bathroom. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25 and the unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Repair and repaint the walls surrounding the bathroom.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the unannounced monitoring, there were no accommodations for infants or toddlers in the emergency plan. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25 and unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the unannounced monitoring, the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25 and unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Once the emergency plan is updated, provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(i)
During the unannounced monitoring, there was 13 children present at the facility when the total capacity is 11.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Provider will not allow more than 11 children in the facility at one time.”
Follow-up Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the unannounced monitoring, there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25 and unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Provider will create an annual letter and submit it to the local traffic authority.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the unannounced monitoring, the daily activity chart does not reflect the activities being conducted or address when the children go to the play area for large muscle activity. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25 and unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Daily activity schedule will reflect the daily activities to include when children go to the indoor play space.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Nov 3, 2025 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 unannounced monitoring, the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25 and unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
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Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Care space not play space at same time 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(b)
During the unannounced monitoring, half of the indoor play space was being utilized as childcare space. There was a desk and chairs and other office furniture/equipment. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “The table(s), chairs, printer and all other supplies that are not for large motor activities from the indoor play space will be removed and be set up as play space and used as play space and no longer use it as extra childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the unannounced monitoring, there was chipped paint on the walls surrounding the bathroom. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Repair and repaint the walls surrounding the bathroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the unannounced monitoring, there were no accommodations for infants or toddlers in the emergency plan. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the unannounced monitoring, the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Once the emergency plan is updated, provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the unannounced monitoring, there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Provider will create an annual letter and submit it to the local traffic authority.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the unannounced monitoring, the daily activity chart does not reflect the activities being conducted or address when the children go to the play area for large muscle activity. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Daily activity schedule will reflect the daily activities to include when children go to the indoor play space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Oct 6, 2025 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 unannounced monitoring, the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education. (Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Aug 28, 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 4 staff files and the files for staff #4 is missing the FBI clearance(the one on file has the wrong name) and the state criminal history clearances
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Staff #4 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain their FBI and state criminal history clearances.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through. Staff #2 left an infant (who was in the staff person's assigned group) unattended in a bouncy chair on the floor in the corner between a wall and highchairs. The child was not supervised by a staff person. Staff person # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 were present in the space and supervising additional children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “1. children must be supervised at all times.8/29/25 2. ALL staff will be referred to ELRC for a minimum of 2 hours in various training topics to include proper supervision, restraints 10/15/25”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises and did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended in order to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2,STAFF #3 and staff #4 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2 staff #3 and staff #4 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Care space not play space at same time 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(b)
During the renewal inspection, observation of the indoor play space showed that half of the space is being utilized as childcare space. There is a desk and chairs and other office furniture/equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will remove the table(s), chairs, printer and all other supplies that are not for large motor activities from the indoor play space and have the play space set up as play space and used as play space and no longer use it as extra childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Preschool - no napping/play are 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(g)
During the renewal inspection, While an infant slept, children were observed engaging in large muscle activities in the main childcare space while staff watched.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Provider will not allow children to engage in large muscle activity while children are asleep.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through, and there was a bottle of bleach sitting on top of the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2025): “Provider will remove all toxins and other unsafe materials out of the reach of children. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout on the walls surrounding the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider repair/repaint the walls surrounding the bathroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the toilet on the left is clogged up with excrements inside of bowl.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Provider will repair the clogged toilet.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no handwashing signs that stated that "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating" requirement is written shall be in the children's bathrooms/at all sinks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will post handwashing signs at every sink that states that handwashing signs that state that staff and children shall wash hands after toileting and before eating.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 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)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have a physical or TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will obtain a physical and tb results for staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no pick up and drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider will post the facility's pick up and drop off procedure.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond(specific duties) in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include a location for staff and children to relocate to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the specific procedures required for a lock down, in the event of an evacuation and relocation, specific staff duties including an address to where the facility will relocate and how they get there.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, 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 (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 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 (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “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.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and: 1. the file for staff #4 did not contain the part 1 health and safety training. 2.There was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “1. Provider will have staff #4 take the required health and safety training. 2.Provider will create a shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Provider will provide staff #2 with fire safety training and place a record of the training in the staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the daily activity chart/list does not specify the activities being conducted or address when the children go to the play area for large muscle activity.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will specify the various age appropriate activities,to include large muscle activity that are done throughout the day.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 28, 2025 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 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #4 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #2 and get employment verification forms that show childcare experience for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #4 and put it into their files.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed two staff files and the facility paperwork and the file for staff #2 did not include the 1hr health and safety update or emergency plan training. The emergency plan did not include or address an emergency situation while children were in the basement of the facility or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 provide the 1-hour health and safety update or complete two-part health and safety courses and get trained on the facility emergency plan. Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the…”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no first aid kit in the indoor childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Provider will put a first aid kit in the indoor play space.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were no tweezers in the first aid kit in the main childcare area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Provider will obtain tweezers and put them in the first aid kit.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no handwashing signs that stated that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating in the children's bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will post handwashing signs at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator temperature was greater than 45° F per the thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will either replace the thermometer or adjust the temperature in the refrigerator/repair the refrigerator so that the temperature remains at or below 45° F.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed two staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have a verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2025): “Provider will get a verification of childcare experience for staff #1 and staff #2 2 and place it in their staff file.”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #1 and staff #2”
Citation Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 take the required 12 hrs of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff 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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $67.83 $55.72
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $40.23
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $53.50 $35.14
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $53.50 $35.14

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 18 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 15, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Center Of Xcellence
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 538-8164
State certificate # CER-00254463
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Common questions

Has Center of Xcellence had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Nov 3, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and staff #1 was working alone with 10 children, at least one was an infant.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Center of Xcellence?

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

What is Center of Xcellence’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 15, 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 Center of Xcellence compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Center of Xcellence last inspected?

Apr 29, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Center of Xcellence cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Center of Xcellence?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Center Of Xcellence.

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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