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Childrens Playhouse Fairhill

3169 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Childrens Playhouse Fairhill is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 192 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 19). 16 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 9
Records & paperwork 6
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the unannounced inspection conducted 10/6/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in the front lobby area upon entrance into the building. Water stains were also observed on the ceiling tile in room #2 and #4 childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “Roofers were at the center 10/5/26 to inspect the roof and repairs. Ceiling tiles were replaced 10/8/26.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor space- small muscle 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/1/26, room pre-k #1, pre-k #2 and pre-k #3 were observed not set up for childcare space and being used as storage with cots, chairs, cribs and toy shelves in the middle of the floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2026): “Classrooms were set up however, had additional items in them as we were preparing for transitions for the new school year enrollments. The items that did not belong in this classroom was moved and stored in storage unit.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/1/26, water stains were observed in the front area upon the right of entrance. Water stains were also observed in the hallway, classroom #2 and #4 pre-k childcare spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2026): “We had experienced a leak in the roof due to the rainstorms. We have replaced tiles that were stained”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/1/26, chip paint was observed on the white, teal, light blue and light-yellow walls in the pre-k classroom #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2026): “This classroom was one of our head start classrooms that closed down for the summer and we were preparing for paint. No children were in this classroom during the visit or summer. We have painted the classroom.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that staff #1 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Staff #1 signed the training sign in sheet on site. Staff #1 received the training but didn't sign in at the time of training.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor space- small muscle 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, room 2 listed on the facilities capacity sheet as childcare space was observed being used for storage with several boxes being stored.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Boxes were removed from the room and the room and the room is prepped.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in room 4, 6, and 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Maintenance replaced the ceiling tile.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, handwashing signs reviewed throughout the facility did not include the required language, "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating" over every toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Proper signs were provided by the inspector and hung up at all sinks, toilets and changing tables.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the refrigerator in room 2 was observed with a thermometer inside, that was not operating. The thermometer did not read a temperature and would not turn on.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Maintenance removed the refrigerator from the classroom.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “A new health assessment form was given to the parents of these children so they can bring the form to the doctor to be corrected.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, several bottles in room 1 were observed without labels of each child's individual name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Bottles not labeled by the parents were labeled by the teachers.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility conducts testing of their fire alarm system every 30days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “system was tested onsite during inspection.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 and #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Families were given the emergency contacts to correct.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Parent put N/A on emergency contact for work information.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #2 were not updated within a 6-month period. last dated 1/6/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Parent was given the emergency contact again to correct her mistake.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Parent was given the emergency contact to correct.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/7/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Provider added the co-payment amount to the child's fee agreement form”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection conducted 1/7/2025, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Provider added verbiage in medical action plan to include that the site directors will go with the child to the emergency room and stay with child until parent/guardian arrives.”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the initial inspection on 09.30.24, there was no sign of facility person and able child must wash his/her hands before eating and after toileting posted in Infant Room 1, Infant Room 2, and Younger Toddler Classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Provider will post required bathroom signs by 09.30.24”

“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) $80.00 $45.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $80.00 $45.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 $39.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $36.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $45.00 $33.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $33.00 $24.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $33.00 $24.00

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 192 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Childrens Playhouse Fairhill
Hours Monday and Tuesday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM; Wednesday 2:00 AM–5:30 PM; Thursday and Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 419-5807
State certificate # CER-00252365
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Common questions

Has Childrens Playhouse Fairhill had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 19 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Childrens Playhouse Fairhill?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens Playhouse Fairhill 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 Fairhill’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 9, 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 Fairhill compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childrens Playhouse Fairhill last inspected?

Oct 6, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Childrens Playhouse Fairhill cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Childrens Playhouse Fairhill?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Playhouse Fairhill.

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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