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Centro Nueva Creacion

185 W Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Centro Nueva Creacion 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 6 times. The state cited 32 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 32). 8 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 #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 21, 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

Records & paperwork 14
Building & playground safety 7
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 4, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During Renewal Inspection on 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the State Police Criminal History Clearance for Staff Person #2 was a request only.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 by ensuring all Facility Persons have all required clearances prior to working in a child care position at the facility and that all required clearances are renewed every 60 months.”
Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During Renewal Inspection on 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not possess documentation of having completed training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Operator will ensure that documentation of all Staff Persons having completed training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan is maintained in each Staff Person's Staff Record at the facility at all times.”
Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
During Renewal Inspection on 05/04/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Child Records for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include an initial Health Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the record for each enrolled child includes an initial Health Report completed within the time frames specified in 3280.131(a)(1-4) prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During Renewal Inspection on 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the facility did not have documentation of possessing Liability Insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a comprehensive general liability insurance policy which covers persons on the premises is held by the legal entity and active.”
Citation May 4, 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 05/04/2026, Certification Staff observed that that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not possess documentation of having completed fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons complete Fire Safety Training on an annual basis.”
Citation May 4, 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 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 did not include a telephone number for the child's primary care physician/medical care. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include a health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 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 the child's physician or source of medical care, health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Citation May 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During Renewal Inspection on 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation May 4, 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 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #2 and Child #4 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 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. Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form is included in each enrolled child's record…”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last drill conducted was 3-4-24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Centro the provider will conduct an emergency drill with the students that attend the art class.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last drill conducted was 11-1-24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “A fire drill will be conducted with the students at 185 W Tioga.”
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Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last documented fire alarm test was on 11-4-24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The provider tested the alarm system. The pull stations have to be repaired.”
Citation Sep 25, 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, Nov 4, 2024): “Centro staff posted the continuity of operations information sheet on the second floor of the office. A copy of the document is attached and a picture of the posting is included.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The peeled paint was removed, the surfaces were spackled and painted. This was done on the first and second levels of the property”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep asked provider to test the alarm system. Provider was unable to test the system. due to not having the key. Certification rep reviewed fire drill log., last fire drill conducted was on 3-13-24 ad the alarm system was not tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “Fire drill conducted on 11-1-24 successfully. Found Allen key that opens pull station.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Pediatric 1st aid for staff 2 was expired
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The staff member who had her expired pediatric first aid and cpr certificate scheduled an appointment to get her new certificate. When the staff member checked her file she thought she needed to provide certificate for 2022.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,5 and 6 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Corrections were done. Copies of the agreement forms for each child are enclosed.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The administration will include the admission date of each child in the program”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 5 was missing the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The group supervisor will ask the parent to provide the missing medication information.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. emergency contact for child 5 was missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The administration will ask the parent for the telephone number for the individual to who the child may be released to.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Health assessment for staff 1 was expired (9-4-22)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The staff member will attend her appointment and have their health assessment form completed by her doctor.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Emergency drill log on site was from the other location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Centro's staff will conduct an emergency drill. The chosen emergency drill was an earthquake”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire drill log on site was from the other location.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire drill alarm is not tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Centros's staff will conduct fire drills every sixty days A fire drill will be conducted”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 5 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The person in charge of enrollment and registration at Centro will ask the parent for the address of the individual assigned to pick up the child.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Centro's staff responsible for enrollment and registration will ask the parents to update the information.”
Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2,4 and 6 were missing administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Parents who forgot to include their children medication information a dietary need will complete the required section the emergency form. If the children' don't have any dietary allergies or restrictions the parents will write N/A on the required space. Also, this will be done for medication needs.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
At time of renewal inspection, measured child care space on the upper level of the center is being used as office/training/planning space for staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “The space is not currently being used to care for children. The director will take this concern to the board and the space will either be cleared to use for child care space, complete with toys and materials for the children to use, or it will be removed from the capacity, and we will only use the…”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of renewal inspection, there was not a first aid kit present in the upstairs of downstairs child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “A first aid kit will be placed in the upstairs and downstairs child care space, and both will contain all seven required items.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At time of renewal inspection, the agreement form for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “The start date for each child will be filled in on the agreement form. This information will be transferred to each new agreement signed by the parent.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At time of renewal inspection, the agreement and emergency contact information for child #1, #3, and #4 had not been reviewed/updated with a new signature and date within the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “The parents will be notified to review the agreement and emergency information for children 1, 3, and 4, and to acknowledge the review with a new signature and date.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 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 #1 did not have documentation of completing Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “Staff person will register and complete pediatric first aid and CPR training. the certification of completion will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Mar 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.76
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, SPRAY PAINT CANS AND SOME TRASH WERE OBSERVED IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL CLEAN UP THE TRASH AND TOXICS FROM THE PLAY YARD.”
Citation Mar 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM IS BEING TESTED EVERY 30 DAYS AS REQUIRED. ALSO, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THE FIRE SYSTEM HAD BEEN INSPECTED ANNUALLY BY A FIRE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR WILL CALL THE INSPECTION COMPANY TO HAVE A COPY OF THE FIRE INSPECTION REPORT SENT TO THE FACILITY. THE INSPECTION REPORT WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. DIRECTOR WILL ALSO INQUIRE ABOUT HOW TO TEST THE SYSTEM AND WILL LEARN THE STEPS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE…”

“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 Apr 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 2, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Centro Nueva Creacion
Phone (215) 426-8762
State certificate # CER-00257021
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Common questions

Has Centro Nueva Creacion 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 May 4, 2026 (background checks): “During Renewal Inspection on 05/04/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the State Police Criminal History Clearance for Staff Person #2 was a request only.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Centro Nueva Creacion?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Centro Nueva Creacion 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 Creacion’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 2, 2025. 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 Creacion compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Centro Nueva Creacion last inspected?

May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Centro Nueva Creacion?

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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