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Centro Nueva at William Cramp Elementary School

3400 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 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

Training & qualifications 13
Records & paperwork 11
Emergency preparedness 7
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During Renewal Inspection on 03/24/2026, Certification Staff observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Operator will ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons receive Fire Safety Training on the annual basis.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a Staff Evaluation is completed at least every 12 months for each Staff Person.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons Staff Record includes verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all of the required information specified in 3270.124, including information regarding the child's physician or source of medical care and a health insurance coverage policy number.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a completed Emergency Contact Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator will ensure that each Staff Person completes at least 12 clock hours of Professional Development on the annual basis.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had one reference letter from a family member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The provider will notify the employee to provide a childcare reference signed or completed by non-relative individual”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “The director created a document outlining the continuity of operations in case of an emergency closing. The document is attached.”
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Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During renewal inspection certification checked for the emergency plan. The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Centros administration posted the emergency plan in the cafeteria of William Cramp Elementary School. The document is posted o the wall. Pictures of the posting are attached.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was conducted on 1-20-23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “An emergency drill was conducted on 3-13-24 at William Cramp. The staff and students practiced an earthquake drill.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last fire drill was conducted on 12-15-23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “A fire drill was conducted on 3-4-24 at Will Cramp Elementary school. The fire drill log is attached.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Centro's employee will complete first aid and pediatric cpr withing the first 30 days of employment. Staff person #2 and #3 paid for training at the Red Cross took the training and they are waiting for the certificates. Proof of payment is attached.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing written annual evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “The employer will ask employee to complete an evaluation form. Evaluation form is attached.”
Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Centro's office manager will ask parents for their work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3 contained an expired health assessment dated 3/10/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Staff person #3 will schedule an appointment to get a new health assessment. The completed form will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Staff person #1, #2, and #3 will complete the required training update. Documentation will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2023): “Staff person #4 and #5 will complete the required pre-service training and documentation will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “The director will complete a written staff evaluation for staff person #3 and it will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #5 only contained 1 written reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Staff person #5 will obtain an additional reference for the staff file.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At time of renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not have documentation of completing the required 12 hours of annual child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Staff person #3 will complete additional training to meet the 12-hour annual requirement.”
Core safety Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2022): “STAFF PERSON # 2 WILL NOT WORK IN A POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL A COMPLETE DHS FBI CLEARANCE, AND COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING, FROM AN APPROVED ORGANIZATION, IS ON FILE. COMPLETED CLEARANCES WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2022): “STAFF PERSON WILL #2 WILL BE NOTIFIED TO BRING IN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS FROM TB TESTING. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST REULTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE ROOMS USED FOR THE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “EVACUATION ROUTES WILL BE DEVELOPED AND THEN POSTED IN ANY ROOMS USED FOR SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMMING.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES, AS WELL AS HOW CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED DURING AN EMERGENCY. THIS UPDATED PLAN WILL BE SENT TO OUR CERTIFICATION REP AND TO THE COUNTY.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL COMPLETE TRAINING IN THE REQUIRED TOPICS. THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WILL BE SENT TO OUR CERTIFICATION REP AND KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE HEALTH COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR THE CHILD.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, COMPLETE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WERE NOT PRESENT IN THE SPACE WHERE CHILDREN WERE RECEIVING CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL BE COPIED. THESE COPIES WILL BE PRESENT IN ANY ROOM WHERE CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING CARE.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “THE PARENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNATURE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM INDICATING CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID PROCDEURES.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN AGREEMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “AN AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH PARENT TO FILL OUT FOR THEIR CHILD. WHEN IT IS RETURNED IT WILL BE PUT IN THE CHILD FILE.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #2 WILL REGISTER FOR A PEDIATRI FIRST AID AND CPR CLASS. ONCE CERTIFICATION IS OBTAINED, THE CERTIFICATE WILL BE SENT TO OUR CERTIFICATION REP AND KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE.”
Citation Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #3 WILL COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL 8 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 8, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Centro Nueva Creacion
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254943
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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.

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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