Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC
Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 16 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observed first aid kit missing Band-Aids and tape.
Observed bottles unlabeled.
Observed chipped paint on pink wall in the grasshopper class and purple wall near cubbies in alligator class.
Provider self reported that staff member walked out during work leaving Preschool children unattended for a second.
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/2024, upon request there was no continuity of operations available for review.
During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/2024, upon request there was no verification that the operator notified their local traffic safety authorities in writing of the facilities use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During my investigation I found that children who do not attend the center were still being claimed on CCIS.
Observed chipped paint in infant classroom.
Observed baby bottles unlabeled.
During the initial inspection staff #2 did not have an updated disclosure statement on file.
During the initial inspection staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
During the initial inspection staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on 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.
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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $85.00 | $64.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.00 | $64.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $85.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $85.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $79.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $44.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.00 | $44.00 |
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 Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC 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 Jan 20, 2025 (supervision): “Provider self reported that staff member walked out during work leaving Preschool children unattended for a second.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC?
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 Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 1, 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 Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC last inspected?
Oct 21, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for newborn, $85.00 for infant, $85.00 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dajonnas Family Childcare 2 LLC.
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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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