Chosen Leaders Early Education Center · 203 S 60th St, Philadelphia
Chosen Leaders Early Education Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 13 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 61 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 61). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,124 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current physical.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's vehicle first aid kit did not include gloves, tweezers.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the fire extinguisher was not inspection this year.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over their local safety letter to the authorities.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their fire safety training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a current daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the inspection, it was observed that 2, was not aware of the group she is assigned to.
During the inspection, it was observed that the shelves in the main space were not durable or safe.
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During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current after school menu posted.
During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle used to pick up children did not contain a first aid kit.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include an accurate initial health assessment.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not updated and sent out the local traffic letter to the local authorities.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a current mandated reporter training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain their annual written evaluations.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current afterschool daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not include an emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 5, did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle used to pick up the children did not contain emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not contain an updated emergency contact sheet and the financial agreement.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain an agreement form.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their 12 hours of childcare training, nor their annual fire safety training.
Staff 1 who is also the owner/director in the facility is awaiting trial for physical violence, or moral corruptness.
Staff 1 who is also the owner/director in the facility is awaiting trial for (a) crime/crimes of physical violence, or moral corruptness.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not review the emergency plan at least once a year.
During my inspection I observed that the outside play space was full of trash and has some unsafe areas.
During my inspection I observed toxics in an unlocked closet.
During my inspection I observed that the first aid was missing soap, and accessible to children.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's fire extinguishers had not been inspected in the last year.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not sent over a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain a current CPR certification.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, and 2, did not contain their annual 12 hours of child care training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have strategies for coping with crying and fussing children. As well as prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, hired on September 2023, did not have their Mandated reporter training, NSOR certification, & FBI clearance.
During my inspection I observed that the protective covering over the pole in the middle of the play space was peeling off.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 120 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a complete first aid kit. The main room was missing soap.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a health assessment or TB.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted menu.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their posted pick-up, and drop-off procedures.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conduct fire drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their posted evacuation routes on each floor of the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill in the last 60 days.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the arrival and departure times on their agreement.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, emergency contact sheet did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1,2, did not have their health insurance coverage and policy number on their emergency contact sheet.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have emergency contact sheet for the children in the child care spaces.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's transportation plan was not posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have all the required signatures at the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children files I observed that child 1, did not have their signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have acceptable verification of experience, education or training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have fire safety training.
During initial inspection dated 5/22/2023, certification representative observed that toxic cleaning materials were in an unlocked closet and would be accessible to children.
During renewal inspection dated 5/22/2023, certification reviewed files for staff person #1 and to date staff person #1 had not completed the 2022 Health and Safety Training Update that was required to be completed by 12/31/2022.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.40 | $49.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.20 | $46.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $40.00 |
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 Chosen Leaders Early Education Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 30, 2025 (supervision): “During the inspection, it was observed that 2, was not aware of the group she is assigned to.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chosen Leaders Early Education Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Chosen Leaders Early Education Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 8, 2023. 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 Chosen Leaders Early Education Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,124 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chosen Leaders Early Education Center last inspected?
Aug 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Chosen Leaders Early Education Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.40 for older toddler, $56.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Chosen Leaders Early Education Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chosen Leaders Early Education Center.
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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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