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Community Development Services

7536 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Community Development Services is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 7, 2022 · 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 11
Building & playground safety 11
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1 did not have their FBI, NSOR, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. Staff #2 did not have the police state clearance, FBI, Child Abuse clearance, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. in their records. Staff #3 did not have a police state clearance. Staff #4 did not have state police clearance, FBI, NSOR, and mandated reporting training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Staff #1,#2,#3, and #4 no longer work at facility. All staff will be removed from employment.”
Core safety Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “All staff assigned groups will be posted for each group with a dry erase board and children cards. All teachers will be responsible to acknowledge arrivals and departures by updating the list accordingly. Staff will also maintain children cards throughout the day. Director will check cards and…”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3, #4,#5,and #7, did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the individual child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#3, #4,#5,and #7 are no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#2, #3,#5,and #7, did not have the address of the child's designated individual by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. All missing information will be completed and updated. Child#2, #3,#5,and #7 are no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3, #4,#5,and #7, did not have the admission date in the individual child's agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Director will complete all admission date on the child's first date of care. Child#3, #4,#5,and #7 are no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1,#2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the individual child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1,#2, 3, and #5 are no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1,#2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the individual child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1,#2, 3, and #5 are no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the individual child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1, #2, 3, and #5 is no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1, #2, 3, and #5, did not have the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for the child on the individual child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will review all paperwork with the enrolling parent. Child#1, #2, 3, and #5 are no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #4 and #2 did not have a individual record which is required for each facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will obtain all documents from staff #2 and #4. All staff will be removed from employment. Staff #4 and #2 are no longer employed at the facility.”
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Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1,#2,#3 did not have their child care experience and education in their individual staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will obtain all documents from staff #1, #2, and #3. All staff will be removed from employment. Staff #1 and #2 are no longer employed at the facility. Staff person #3 documents were obtained and placed in staff person file.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1,#2,#3, and #4 did not have two written references in their individual staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director will obtain all documents from staff #1, #2,#3, and #4. All staff will be removed from employment. Staff # 3 documents were obtained and placed in the file. staff #1,#2, and #4 are no longer employed.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/9/22, facility was unable to provide an emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS will have a emergency plan posted.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 12/7/22 during Initial Inspection, there was no evidence that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were trained on the facility's emergency plan at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS posted emergency plan and go over plan with each and every staff member once hired. Staff 1 and staff 2 are trained on Emergency plan.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 12/9/22 during the Initial Inspection, there were missing outlet covers in unused outlets in both bathrooms on the lower level and on the upper level. Outlet covers were missing in the unused 6 prong surge protector located on the side wall near long table. Outlet covers were missing near the "CDS" banner in the front main space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Staff person will check everyday to make sure all outlets are covered and building is safe for children. Covers are on all unused outlets”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, hand sanitizer was present on the table by the front entrance accessible to the children. -Plug in air freshener was in outlet in the room with the ramp
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS will make sure all toxic materials is under lock and key.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, Craft paint was located on shelf in the large child space area near the ramp.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS will make sure all toxic materials is under lock and key.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, There was no first aid kit located in the play space area room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS will make sure first aid kits are located in each childcare space. First aid kit is in play space”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, the First Aid Kit located in the child space area, was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS put soap in first aid kit.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
-During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In bathrooms 1 and 2 on the lower level and in the bathrooms 3 and 4 located on the upper levels had dust on each of the ventilation covers. - There was an orange long cord that was hanging from the ceiling that was used for the projector in the large child space area. - In the walk-in closet area located in the play space, there were numerous protruding nails that were sticking out and accessible to children. - -There were stained ceiling tiles near main entrance by the windows, in the Play Area space near the back closet area and in the Lower Level first bathroom. - The rug at the beginning of the ramp area was torn. - There was dirt and debris located on both window ledges near entrance of the facility. - Near the front window in large child space area, there was a loose landline box with loose wires that is accessible to children. -In plays pace area there was a loose black box by the tables. -In the lower-level bathroom there was a loose fire alarm that was hanging off of wall. -Tables, chairs, a water cooler, and two large storage bins were present in the play space area which created an unsafe space for gross motor activity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS Repaired rug, cleaned windows, repaired telephone landline, repaired fire alarm and removed all unsafe items from childcare center.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toilet and sinks proper height 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(e)
During the Initial Inspection visit on 12/7/22, In each of the bathrooms located on the lower level in large child space area and in both bathrooms located on the upper level near play space area, did not have stepstools.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS placed stools under each sink, so children have no problem in reaching sink or toilets.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
-During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In both bathrooms on the lower level and upper level, the toilet paper holders were loose and rusty. - In the second bathroom on the lower level located inside the sink, the drain holder and drain pull stopper were rusty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS removed rusty toilet paper holders Drain pull stoppers were removed.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In each of the bathrooms on lower level, upper level and sink in the Play area space, the handwashing signs did not include the written requirement "wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS installed new handwashing signs that reads child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In both bathrooms on the lower level and upper level the play space area as well as in the childcare there were no trashcans with lids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS replaced all trashcans, with trashcan lids”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the Initial Inspection on 12/7/22, In the Play Space area the couch had protruding nails and the side panel was loose.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS removed couch”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 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 Initial Inspection on 12/7/22 The file of Staff person # 1 and Staff person #2 did not contain an initial staff health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Staff Assessment was completed and placed in file.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
During Initial inspection on 12/7/22 there were no TB screening on file for Staff person 1 and Staff person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Test results was placed in staff files.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the initial inspection on 12/7/22 the file on Staff person #2 did not contain 1 year of childcare experience in order to qualify for the position they were hired for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS will make sure all experience and paperwork is placed in file at all times. Bachelor's degree is in file.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 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 initial inspection on 12/7/22 the file of Staff person # 1 did not contain verification of 2 years of childcare experience in order to qualify for the position that they were hired for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “CDS placed experience in file. As well as diploma.”
Citation Dec 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the Initial inspection on 12/7/22 The files of Staff person #1 and Staff person # 2, did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Employee references were placed in file”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $34.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $34.80

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 40 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Mar 25, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Community Development Services
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (888) 682-5933
State certificate # CER-00260556
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Common questions

Has Community Development Services had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jul 11, 2023 (background checks): “On 7/11/23, during the renewal inspection, the staff #1 did not have their FBI, NSOR, disclosure statement and mandated reporting training. Staff #2 did not have the police state clearance, FBI, Child Abuse clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Community Development Services?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Community Development Services since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Community Development Services’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Mar 25, 2026. 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 Community Development Services compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Community Development Services last inspected?

Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Community Development Services cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for young school-age, $40.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Community Development Services?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community Development Services.

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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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