Childrens Playhouse Fairhill
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in room 4, 6, and 8.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 2/4/26, several bottles in room 1 were observed without labels of each child's individual name.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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