Childrens Garden Child Care Center · Philadelphia
841 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
1 complaint investigation found violations
Keystone STAR 4
Childrens Garden Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 86 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 31 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 31). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4
Core-safety citations
27
Other citations
6
Inspections
1
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 27, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
11
Building & playground safety
6
Health & medication
5
Training & qualifications
3
Background checks
2
Supervision
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed State Police Criminal Clearance in record is pending for control. Staff #2 Child Abuse Clearance in record was observed for Adult Household member not Employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Facility person #1 and facility person #2 were removed until the following day when the corrected clearances were obtained. Moving forward all clearances will be inspected by the owner prior to employee beginning work. Directors will send all clearances to owner for inspection for approval before…”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 out of ratio in the wildflowers room, with a total of 9 children, youngest child 2 years in age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Director will ensure that ratios are maintained daily and that groups are assigned to each staff member. Also, the following will take place: Ratio training session, schedule a mandatory training session for all staff on maintaining appropriate ratios, including how to monitor and manage the ratio…”
Citation
Jan 27, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed initial written health assessment in record was blurred and not legible to determine date of initial health assessment was conducted at time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “Provider will ensure that all health records are legible and clearly display all pertinent information including dates of the all health records to ensure that the documentation is in compliance. The required health assessment was immediately obtained.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the walk-through staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not know the names of the children they were responsible for in their assigned group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “Each classroom has been provided a dry erase sheet to hand so they can list their primary care groups each morning for children present that day.”
Citation
Sep 12, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 Emergency contact form and observed it did not include name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “Parents will provide the child physician/ medical care provider if the parent does not have a doctor they will be provided with CHOP in formation and have parents write none at this time on the selection. Addresses of persons whom the child may be released will be listed at enrollment and updated…”
Citation
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed Emergency delivery plan document and observed bottom portion of form did not contain proof of delivery to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “Emergency plan was provided to the local and county emergency management and the form was updated to reflect same.”
Citation
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection certification did not observe a written plan of daily activities and routines in the older toddler room and older school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “The list of daily activities has been posted in each classroom outlining all activities.”
Citation
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed /Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed financial agreement form was not signed by the operator.Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed date of the child's admission missing on the financial agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “The agreement was corrected to reflect the admission date as well as the parent's signature.”
Citation
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed fee to be charged per day or per week; and date on which the fee is to be paid missing on financial agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “The agreement has been corrected to include the fee and the day that payment is to be made.”
Citation
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed arrival and departure times missing and the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released missing on the financial agreement form and
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “The agreement was updated to include arrival and departure times as well as release persons.”
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Citation
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the sunflowers room did not have emergency contact forms in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2024): “Emergency contacts were placed back inside the sunflowers room.”
Citation
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Firearms 55 Pa. Code §3270.79
Provider reported that two guns and ammunition were found in the closet at the premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Provider has notified staff in writing that weapons of any kind are prohibited in childcare center. Staff responsible have been terminated and weapons were turned over to the police. Staff have signed off on the policy. Staff must keep all personal firearms in his/her vehicles or any location other…”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff person #2 will not work in a child care facility until NSOR certificate is provided.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)/3270.178
At the time of renewal inspection observed that a first-aid kit was missing in the van Honda Odyssay that is used to transport children to and from school. First-aid kit in the bus that is used for transportaion of children to and from school, did not include tweezers, water and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Provider brought first-aid kit to the van, bottle of water, tweezers and soap to the first-aid kit located in the bus.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that the blue vinyl sofa cover in the Sunflower room was ripped, exposing the filling which was hazardous to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider ordered new sofa.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At the time of renewal inspection observed that refrigerator in Wildflowers room did not have an operable thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider will place an operable thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza and varicella immunization recommended by ACIP, immunization record of child #3 did not include influenza immunization. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Parents will provide an updated immunization record or examption letter.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection, there was no hands-free covered can for diapering near the changing table in the Busy Bee room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider will put hands free diapering near changing table.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #3, and #5 did not included an updated health assessment. Health assessment on file of staff person #1 was from 9/8/2020, health assessment of staff person #3 was from 1/8/21, staff person #5 was from 2/15/20 and were more than 24 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Staff person #1, #3, and #5 will provide an update health assessment.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #6 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Staff will provide an update health assessment.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #4 did not include verification of 1 year experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor, record of staff person #6 did not include verification of education required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff will provide verification of experience and education.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2, #4 and #6 did not include the work address and/or phone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Parents will update work addresses and phone numbers.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #5 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Parents will release person's addresses.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information is not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider will update emergency contact forms in each child care space.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #6 included only one written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Staff will provide references.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of renewal inspection, rusty surface was observed on the bottom of toilet partition stall panels in boys and girls bathroom. Air vent in Plum room was dusted, unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Partition panels will be repainted, air vents will be clean.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
At the time of renewal inspection observed an exit door in Yellow room was blocked by plastic fence.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Plastic fence will be removed.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The answer to questions #2 on a health assessment of staff person #2 that refers to examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination was "unknown".
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 will provide an updated health assessments.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “Provider signed Fire Alarm Attestation Statement.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of renewal inspection, online fire safety training on file of staff person #1 and #3 were not among the approved and acceptable fire safety online training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #3 will participate in DHS approved Fire Safety online training.”
Citation
Feb 18, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #3 included only 6 hours of annual child care training, file of staff person #2-8 hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2022): “Staff person #1, #2, and #3 3 will obtain additional hours of child care training toward the minimum of 12 annual clock hours.”
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Violation found
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $57.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $49.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.20 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $39.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $39.40 |
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
Capacity
86 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Apr 10, 2027
Operator
Childrens Garden One INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 744-0530
State certificate #
CER-00252584
Common questions
Has Childrens Garden Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jan 27, 2026 (background checks): “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed State Police Criminal Clearance in record is pending for control. Staff #2 Child Abuse Clearance in record was observed for Adult Household member not Employment.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Garden Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens Garden Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 20, 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 Childrens Garden Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Garden Child Care Center last inspected?
Jan 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens Garden Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Garden Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Garden One INC.
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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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