Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC
Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 17 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 23 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on 4/30/26, Cert Rep observed the following: -The blue couches in the classroom were stripping and accessible to children - The facility's mats on the floor in the indoor play space were bulging in some areas that may cause a tripping hazard for children
During renewal inspection on 4/30/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's medication log was incomplete and did not include doctor's information and written instructions were not given for administration
During renewal inspection on 4/30/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid
During renewal inspection 5/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 2 listed as facility person, state police clearance was dated 5/31/18, and mandated reporter was dated 10/15/18.
During renewal inspection 5/15/24, while doing a walkthrough of the faciality, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 6 leaving the room of Staff # 3 and #5 and went to the bathroom alone. - Child # 7 being placed on the sofa to wait for their parent, without being supervised by a staff member
During renewal inspection on 5.15.24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have documentation of immunization record in file.
During renewal inspection on 5.15.24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 's health assessment was dated 7/29/20.
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 1 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 5.15.24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1 -5 did not have documentation of a completed child service report in file.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed the sink in the bathroom had a bucket under the faucet. The bucket contained water from the dripping pipe.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed that 2 electrical outlet plates were not installed correctly in the indoor playspace.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed that the wooden musical instruments had chipped and peeling paint.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/10/2023, Certification Representative observed that the first aid kit contained eye wash solution that expired in 2017.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE GROSS MOTOR ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TAPE. THE 2ND FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS TORN RED CARPET LOCATED IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA. THE TORN CARPET WAS IN POOR REPAIR AND A VISIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD FOR CHILDREN.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS LIGHT BLUE PEELING PAINT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AND CHILDRENS BATHROOM. THERE WAS UNFINSHED PLASTER LOCATED ON THE WALLS IN THE GROSS MOTOR ROOM.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE CLASSROOM WAS STUCK AND UNABLE TO OPEN. PROVIDER HAD TO MUCH FORCE AND PULLING BEFORE THE DOOR WOULD OPEN.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE DID NOT HAVE AGE APPROPRIATE (TODDLER/ PRE-SCHOOL) PLAY EQUIPTMENT FOR LARGE MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CLEAN RHE DIAPER CHANING AREA AFTER USE.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL COMPLETED.
ON MAY 4, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCK-DOWN PLAN.
“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) | $82.00 | $61.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $61.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $82.00 | $61.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $82.00 | $61.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $82.00 | $61.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $45.00 |
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 Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 24, 2024 (background checks): “During renewal inspection 5/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 2 listed as facility person, state police clearance was dated 5/31/18, and mandated reporter was dated 10/15/18.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 28, 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 Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC last inspected?
Apr 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $82.00 for young toddler, $82.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Playhouse 2 LLC.
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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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