Childrens Playhouse Early Learning
Childrens Playhouse Early Learning is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 158 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 64 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 64). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. 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 renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills atleast once every 60 days, last fire drill conducted was 06/08/25, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the emergency contact name or phone number written on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1-2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe special needs information specified on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1-2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1-2, Cert Rep also did not observe the policy number on the emergency contact form in the file of child #7 and 9.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff, in the file of child #9.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the signed parental consent for swimming and wading in the files of child #4, 7, 9, and 10.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe a subsequent health assessment in the file of staff person #1, however the initial assessment was observed dated 04/22/23.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe 12 hours of annual childcare training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, while reviewing the children files, Cert Rep did not observe an immunization record or written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, in the file of child #1.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's annual emergency drills documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe fire safety training in the files of staff persons #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe staff evaluations in the file of staff person #2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed Child # 1-8's Date of Admission missing from the files.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff persons #1 and #2.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a completed NSOR clearance in file
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint in the following classrooms- Infant rooms - Lilypad and Sweet Peas located on the 1st floor
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The entire facility had the incorrect handwashing sign posted at sinks, diapering area, toilet.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 6 was in a crib not labelled for use of the specific child using the crib.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The cots in the Koala room during nap, were not spaced at least 2 feet on 3 sides.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 was observed changing an infant, and did not wash the child's hands and their hand after diaper change.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 health's assessment was dated 10.5.21 -Staff # 7 had a health assessment completed but did not have a health form
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: An infant in the Sweet peas room asleep with a bottle in the crib.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The infant room -Lilypad located on the 1st floor was not set up and ready to receive children.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2, # 4 did not have documentation of 25oo childcare hours in file to qualify ad an AGS.
During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 13 did not have the required 12 clock hours of childcare training but had 5 hours in file.
While out during my investigation I observed staff 1 working in the office at the facility. I was also informed that staff 1 in in the classrooms sometimes.
During my investigation I observed that staff 1 who was hired in August 2022, was still working without their out-of-state clearances.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, hired in November 2011, & staff 11 & staff 12 both hired in October 2022, does not contain a copy or a current mandated reporter training. Staff 7 hired on August 2022, & staff 10 hired on September 2022, does not contain a completed NSOR certification. Staff 7 is also missing their out of state clearances.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-12, did not have a current emergency plan training in their files.
During my inspection I observed that there were toxic materials in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in the(Koala & Sweet Pea) room.
During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 122 degrees
During my inspection I observed that the Sweet Pea room was missing soap from their first aid kit.
During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in the Koala room under the window, by the circle time wall, & on the side wall by the window.
During my inspection I observed that there were lights out in the Lady bugs, Koala Bears, and Sweet Pea rooms.
During my inspection I observed a hole in the wall in the koala bathroom.
During my inspection I observed that the staff 10 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
During my inspection I observed that the 2 infants in the infant room did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.
During my inspection I observed that they had not been practicing their emergency drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not done a fire drill in over 60 days.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted on each floor.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-12 did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4 did not have their professional development completed in 90 days.
During my inspection I observed that the playroom did not have a daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, & 7-9, did not have a specify the persons designated to whom the child may be released on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9, did not have their date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5 did not have their emergency contact information on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 5, 7, 9, did not have their parent's work and/or home address/telephone number on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have their MA coverage, or policy number on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 5, 7, 9, did not have the contact information for whom they could be released to.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3 did not have consent for emergency medical care, or to administer of minor first-aid on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, 8, did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-12 did not have acceptable verification of their childcare experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 9, 10, did not have two written, nonfamily references.
As reported staff 1 was caught on camera shaking a child and hitting two other children.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired on August 2020, does not contain a FBI clearance, & staff 2 hired on September 2021, does not contain a completed NSOR certification.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, &, 4, did not have emergency training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature exceed 110 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the base board was coming off the wall in the near the closet in the older toddler room. I also observed that the light was out in the young toddle room.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the young toddler room had peeling paint under the window. There was also peeling paint in the older toddler room by the sink on green wall, and by the kids sink on the yellow wall.
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash her or the baby's hands after being diapered.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the infants did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.
While reviewing the staff files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have a written evaluation.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that 2, did not have a current physical.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.00 | $30.00 |
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 Early Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Sep 22, 2023 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 11/1/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a completed NSOR clearance in file” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Playhouse Early Learning?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Playhouse Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 23, 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 Early Learning 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 Childrens Playhouse Early Learning last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Childrens Playhouse Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool, $39.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Playhouse Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Playhouse Early Learning.
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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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