Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School
Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School 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 34 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (13 of 34). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Records for Staff Persons #3 and #4 did not include documentation of having completed Fire Safety Training.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Persons #1, # 2, #3, and #4 did not include documentation of a Staff Evaluation having been completed within the last 12 months.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #5 did not include verification of relevant child care experience prior to employment at the facility in the Staff Record.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Children #1 and #2 did not include a date of admission.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Children #1 and #2 did not include the address of each child's primary care physician/medical care, The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include the child's health insurance coverage policy number.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Group H were not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Persons #1, # 2, #3, and #4 did not include documentation of having completed 12 clock hours of Professional Development annually in the Staff Record.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had one reference letter from a family member.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.
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During renewal inspection certification checked for the emergency plan. The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was conducted on 1-20-23
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last fire drill was conducted on 12-15-23
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #--2 and 3- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing written annual evaluation.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3 contained an expired health assessment dated 3/10/20.
At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of completing the 1 hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22.
At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour pre-service training within 90 days of hire.
At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3 did not have documentation of receiving a written staff evaluation within the past 12 months
At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #5 only contained 1 written reference.
At time of renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not have documentation of completing the required 12 hours of annual child care training.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 6/7/21) HAD A DEPARTMENT OF ED. FBI CLEARANCE DATED 10/15/20. THERE WAS NO APPLICATION FOR THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE, OR COMPLETED DHS FBI CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS NO MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE FROM AN APPROVED ORGANIZATION.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 6/7/21) DID NOT INCUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB TEST RESULTS.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE ROOMS USED FOR THE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE DETAILS FOR LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR HOW CHILDREN WITH DISABIITIES/SPECIAL NEEDS WILL BE HANDLED DURING AN EMERGENCY.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 9/13/21) AND #2 (HIRED 6/7/21) DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING THE REQUIRED TRAININGS UNDER 3270.31(f)(1) THROUGH 3270.31(f)(9) WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE OF HIRE
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, COMPLETE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WERE NOT PRESENT IN THE SPACE WHERE CHILDREN WERE RECEIVING CARE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN AGREEMENT.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 6/7/21) DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE OF HIRE.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING. ONLY 4 HOURS HAD BEEN COMPLETED
“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.
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Common questions
Has Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School 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 24, 2022 (background checks): “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 6/7/21) HAD A DEPARTMENT OF ED. FBI CLEARANCE DATED 10/15/20. THERE WAS NO APPLICATION FOR THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE, OR COMPLETED DHS FBI CLEARANCE.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 8, 2022. 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 Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Centro Nueva Creacion.
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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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