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Childrens Playhouse Early Learning

2501 S Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,053 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
58 Other citations
7 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
64 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 20
Building & playground safety 12
Training & qualifications 9
Emergency preparedness 7
Health & medication 7
Background checks 5
Food & feeding 3
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Fire drill will be conducted immediately.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Parent will complete all missing agreement form information.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Emergency contact forms will be completed and updated with missing information.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Director will get information from parent and complete.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Gather missing information from parent to write on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Parents will sign consents.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Parent will sign all consents.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Staff will schedule appointment and complete health assessment.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Provide transcript of training hours.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Director will obtain the immunization record from the parent, and store into the files.”
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Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Director will document the annual emergency drill as "lockdown" and keep on file.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Director will place fire safety training into staff files.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Director will complete staff evaluations for all existing staff, and store into staff files.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Director will update children files to include date of admission and place into files.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Director will ensure that existing staff completes 12 hours of training, at a minimum, and store into staff files.”
Core safety Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Staff # 2 has applied for NSOR clearance 4/21/23 and 10/17/23 and has not received it. Staff # 2 will be removed from the facility until clearance is completed.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Provider will make sure that there are no visible hazards or peeled chipped paint in any classroom. Provider has attached picture of correction.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will put up proper handwashing sign near every sink, toilet, or diaper changing area. Provider will attach photo of correction.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Provider is attaching photo of correction. Provider will ensure all cribs are labeled.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will make sure staff are spacing cots appropriately to ensure that the cots are 2 feet on 3 sides.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider has placed proper clear handwashing procedures by the sink in the classroom by the sinks, changing table and eating area. Also provide one on one coaching to health and safety practices including handwashing.”
Citation Sep 22, 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)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Provider will send Staff # 1 and # 7 to get health assessments from health providers. Provider will attach Staff # 7's health assessment. Staff # 1 will receive health assessment on 11/13.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Provider will provide staff with in- house training on safe sleep practices, as well as resource to refer to.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Provider will set up classroom to accept children. Provider as attached photo of classroom corrections.”
Citation Sep 22, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Provider will send out childcare verification forms to previous employers of staff members # 2 and # 4. Provider is attaching verification of experience forms.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “In regard to Staff # 13, 12 clock hours I am attaching the certificates from trainings they took this year.”
Core safety Jan 4, 2023 Complaint investigation Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “Provider will make sure that Staff 1 understands that they are not to provider any type of care at the facility until they are in full compliance with CPSL.”
Core safety Jan 4, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During my investigation I observed that staff 1 who was hired in August 2022, was still working without their out-of-state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Provider will speak with staff 1 to inform her that she cannot hang out or do any work in the building after dropping off her daughter. Staff 1 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1 will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Core safety Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Staff 2, 7, 10, 11, 12, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 2, 7, 10,11, 12, will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-12, did not have a current emergency plan training in their files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During my inspection I observed that there were toxic materials in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in the(Koala & Sweet Pea) room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all toxic materials are always placed in an inaccessible area.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 122 degrees
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the water in the facility is not temp higher than 110 degrees.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During my inspection I observed that the Sweet Pea room was missing soap from their first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all first aid kit has the follow items in them at all times (adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves).”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
During my inspection I observed that there were lights out in the Lady bugs, Koala Bears, and Sweet Pea rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all lights are in good repair at all times.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During my inspection I observed a hole in the wall in the koala bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
During my inspection I observed that the staff 10 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will have staff 10 take a training on the importance of hand washing after diapering a child.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
During my inspection I observed that the 2 infants in the infant room did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will attain a feeding schedule from the parent to be used to feed the child.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During my inspection I observed that they had not been practicing their emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not done a fire drill in over 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the facility conducts a fire drill at least every 60 days, and make sure that it is being documented.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted on each floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all floors have a posted copy of the evacuation routes.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-12 did not have their annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have fire safety training when they are hired, and annually after that.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4 did not have their professional development completed in 90 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff complete their professional development within 90 days of being hired.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During my inspection I observed that the playroom did not have a daily schedule posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all measured spaces have a posted daily schedule at all times”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9, did not have their date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5 did not have their emergency contact information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-12 did not have acceptable verification of their childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have their required verification of childcare hours.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 9, 10, did not have two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all staff have two written, nonfamily references in their file at all times.”
Core safety May 17, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
As reported staff 1 was caught on camera shaking a child and hitting two other children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “Provider will have all staff take training on how to manage a classroom.”
Core safety Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Staff 1, 2, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1, 2, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, &, 4, did not have emergency training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will make sure that all staff have their annual emergency training in their files.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature exceed 110 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will make sure that the water in the facility does not exceed 110 degrees.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will repair all damaged paint, and cracked plaster.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash her or the baby's hands after being diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will have staff taking training on the important of hand washing.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the infants did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will attain a feeding schedule from the parent to be used to feed the child.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have a written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a annual written evaluation in their file at all times.”
Citation Nov 16, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that 2, did not have a current physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2021): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a current physical in their file at all times.”

“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 Jan 4, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 17, 2022 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
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

Capacity 158 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 11, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 23, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Childrens Playhouse Early Learning
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 372-7050
State certificate # CER-00248370
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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