D Shields DBA Glad Center
D Shields DBA Glad Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observed downstairs classroom first aid kit missing soap and tape.
Observed hole in wall in bathroom over sink and in childcare space pretend play area.
Observed cot list not filled out.
Observed water in bathrooms measuring at 116 degrees.
Observed chipped paint in first floor child care space.
Observed chipped paint in child care facility.
Observed bathroom missing handwashing sign.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, hot water temperature tested at 120° F.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was missing an updated health report. File only contained immunization record.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the immunization record for child #1 and child #2 were missing annual influenza vaccine.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the file reviewed for staff person #1 was missing updated health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 1/26/23, the training record reviewed for staff #1 and staff #2 was missing Health and safety professional development training update required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022.
During the renewal inspection on 01/26/23, the child files reviewed were not being stored in a locked cabinet.
During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA State Police Criminal History Clearance; clearance on file was "Request Under Review".
During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not indicate that staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care.
During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of education to qualify staff person for position performing (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR).
During renewal inspection 08/29/22, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain the admission date
During renewal inspection 08/29/22, emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not contain name, address and telephone number of child's physician.
During renewal inspection 08/29/22, emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy information.
“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) | $100.00 | $90.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $100.00 | $90.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $90.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
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 D Shields DBA Glad Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Aug 29, 2022 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 08/29/22, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA State Police Criminal History Clearance; clearance on file was "Request Under Review".” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about D Shields DBA Glad Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at D Shields DBA Glad Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is D Shields DBA Glad Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 1, 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 D Shields DBA Glad Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was D Shields DBA Glad Center last inspected?
Feb 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does D Shields DBA Glad Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $100.00 for newborn, $100.00 for infant, $90.00 for young toddler, $80.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs D Shields DBA Glad Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is d shields DBA GLAD 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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