Charlotte Mullins GCC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 08.14.24, the financial agreement reviewed for Child#1 was not dated within a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 10.04.23, the first aid kit located in the first-floor front classroom did not include soap.
During the renewal inspection on 10.04.23, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and #2 did not include a written 12-month performance evaluation from facility director.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, the front room was being used for storage. There were garbage bags with items from previously enrolled children, storage boxes, and an unused fan.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, there were excess garbage containers and garbage in the outdoor play space with no fencing or barriers to restrict children from access.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, 1. The door alarm was in poor repair and continued to ring for the duration of the inspection. 2. There were 3 drop ceiling tiles on the left side of the middle room childcare space had excess water damage stains. 3. There were exposed door hinges on the entrance to the kitchen that posed a hazard to the children. 4. There was a utility wire hanging over the outdoor play space that posed a hazard to the children.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have health assessments completed within the required 24-month period.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, staff person #1 did not have Mantoux test read/result dates.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, staff person #1 did not have the required mandated reporter training complete.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space.
During the initial inspection on 11/2/22, the provider did not have instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/22, THE COATRACK WAS A TIPPING HAZARD CREATING AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 1/21/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.
“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) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Charlotte Mullins GCC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Charlotte Mullins GCC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Charlotte Mullins GCC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Charlotte Mullins GCC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 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 Charlotte Mullins GCC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Charlotte Mullins GCC last inspected?
Aug 18, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Charlotte Mullins GCC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Charlotte Mullins GCC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Charlotte Mullins.
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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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