Children Advancing Towards Success
Children Advancing Towards Success is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 51 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 51). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,053 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection, I observed that staff 1 left the building leaving staff 2 alone with 3 children.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired on June 2018, did not include their Child Abuse, and their FBI clearance.
During the inspection, it was observed that the main room on the first floor did not have the equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
During the inspection, it was observed that the main room did not have furniture that is appropriate for the child's size.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current physical.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the required signatures.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the health insurance coverage.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include their 12 hours of childcare training.
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While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last 12 months.
While conducting my inspection I observed a broken unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the main room did not have a sufficient amount of play equipment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have a current physical.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a current written evaluation.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 5, was not signed by the operator.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain the arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain their admission date on the agreement form.
While conducting my inspection I observed the main room did not have all their emergency contact sheets.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 5, did not contain an updated emergency contact sheet and financial agreement.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain a current pediatric first aid and CPR certification.
During my inspection I observed that room A, A1, has outlets with no covers.
During my inspection I observed that the water at the facility is temping at 119 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that room A1, did not have a first aid kit.
During my inspection I observed that room B did not have play equipment that shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.
During my inspection I observed that a highchair did not have a T-shaped safety strap.
During my inspection I observed that the conducted or documented an emergency drill.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a lock-down, shelter in place at the facility, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their annual written evaluation.
During my inspection I observed that the play space, & room A, A1, did not have a daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have whom the child may be released on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During my inspection I observed that rooms A, A1, does not have emergency contact sheet.
During my inspection I observed that room A1, did not have their posted emergency transportation plan.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3-6, did not have an updated emergency contact sheet or the financial agreement.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative observed that 4 out of 5 windows in classroom A on the 2nd floor, and the bathroom window on the 2nd floor did not have the window stop engaged and the windows could open more than 6 inches and prevented a safety hazard.
During renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023 certification representative observed that in classroom A that a first aid kit was accessible to children sitting in a box near the window.
During renewal inspection dated 1//5/2023, certification representative observed that in classroom B there was chipped paint on the blue wall, and also in classroom C, in the back corner and along the wall.
During the renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative observed that the cots down in classroom C was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
During renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative viewed liability insurance documentation and observed that the liability insurance expired 8/8/22.
“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) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.95 | $42.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.43 | $40.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
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 Children Advancing Towards Success had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Dec 15, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the inspection, I observed that staff 1 left the building leaving staff 2 alone with 3 children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Children Advancing Towards Success?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Children Advancing Towards Success since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Children Advancing Towards Success’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 27, 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 Children Advancing Towards Success compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,053 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Children Advancing Towards Success last inspected?
Dec 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Children Advancing Towards Success cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for newborn, $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.95 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Children Advancing Towards Success?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Children Advancing Towards Success.
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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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