Daycare Record Child care inspection records
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19148

Cub Social

2532 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Cub Social is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 36 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 36). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 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 13
Building & playground safety 5
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 09/25/25, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, clutter and furniture observed blocking the exit in the rear of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Due to not having closet space, will communicate with building owner to find a place to store furniture and items.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/25, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “Restocking the bottle of water in the first aid kit used for trips/walks away from the facility.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 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 the renewal inspection on 02/21/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the health assessments in the files of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were completed within 24 months of the initial health assessment date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “All staff persons will have an updated health assessment completed before the initial expires.”
Citation Feb 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe written staff evaluations completed and dated within the past 12 months in the files of staff person #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “All staff persons will have an updated staff evaluation placed in files.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff person #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Emergency plan training verification has been stored into the staff file.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/23, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “A bottle of water was added to the first aid kit used for trips/walks.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/23, Cert Rep observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 dated 09/20/21, the subsequent health assessment was not observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Health assessment was completed on 11/23/22 and put into staff file.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide lockdown and accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Updated, printed, and posted the emergency plan to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions and lockdown procedures. Sent updated plan to local municipality and distributed plan to parents.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/23, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “We will provide continuity of operations by backing up child and staff files electronically including health records and emergency contacts. We will store an electronic copy offsite.) We will execute a successful order of succession in the event a disruption renders Cub Social leadership unable…”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/23, Cert Rep observed staff #1, #2, and #3 completed the pre-service PA Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour training after the required due date of 12/30/22. The training was completed 02/21/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2023): “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 have completed the correct preservice training.”
Show 26 older citations
Core safety Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4 hired on September 2021, did not contain a child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Staff 4 will always comply with CPSL. Staff 4 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During my inspection I observed that the paint was peeling on the wall by the bathroom door in the main room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 5, 6, did not have an updated health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all children have current physical every 12 months in the file.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
During my inspection I observed that the child 7 did not have a medication log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that parent complete a medication log for all medication that is brought in.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had no tad their fire extinguishers inspected in the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all fire extinguishers are inspected once a year.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that a copy of their emergency plan is sent over to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they have and current and updated pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 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, did not have fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-4, did not have their written annual evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation in their file every 12 months.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 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 6, did not have the address, or phone number of the person they could be released to on the emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all emergency contact sheets have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all emergency contact forms have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 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, 3-5, did not have the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all emergency contact sheet has signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all children have a completed agreement form in their file at all times.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not include verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have a health assessment, or a PPD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff and current staff have an updated health assessment, and at least one PPD.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not obtain their minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”
Core safety Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on December 2021, does not contain a FBI clearance, & staff 2 hired on March 2022, does not contain a FBI clearance, or a NOSR certification, & staff 3 hired on October 2022, does not contain any of her out-of-state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Staff 1, 2, 3, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1, 2, 3, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have any hands-free trash cans to dispose of diapers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that they have a hand-free trash can to dispose of all diapers.”
Citation Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will create a emergency drill log.”
Citation Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-6 did not have the information for who they could be released to on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completed.”
Citation Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-6 did not have the admission date on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all areas are completed on the agreement form.”
Citation Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 - 6 did not have their health insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all areas are completed on the emergency contact sheet.”
Citation Feb 21, 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 1, 3, 4, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Feb 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have two written nonfamily references 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $48.00 $28.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $43.00 $23.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.00 $23.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.00 $23.00

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 28 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 6, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Cub Social LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 951-2047
State certificate # CER-00253543
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Cub Social 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 Feb 6, 2023 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4 hired on September 2021, did not contain a child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Cub Social?

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

What is Cub Social’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 6, 2022. 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 Cub Social compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Cub Social last inspected?

Mar 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Cub Social cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for older toddler, $43.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Cub Social?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cub Social LLC.

Certified centers nearby

Kidz Konnectionz Educational Center
2532 S 13th St # 34, Philadelphia · under 0.1 mi away · 29 spots About typical Little Learners Literacy Academy
1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia · under 0.1 mi away · 27 spots About typical Shanes Friends Day Care
1340 W Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia · under 0.1 mi away · 28 spots About typical Shanes Friends II
2601 S Broad St, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 53 spots About typical The Childrens House of Philadelphia
2607 S Broad St # 2611, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 133 spots More citations than most Forever Young Day Care
1121 W Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 115 spots About typical

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.

Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.

Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.