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Delaplaine McDaniel School

1901 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Delaplaine McDaniel School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (6 of 19). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 4
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#2 hired 9/24/25- no FBI and no NSOR)-
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Facility Person #2 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the FBI and NSOR clearances have been completed. We will submit a copy of the completed clearances for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL…”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.241(b)(10)
Two children's records did not contain the initial health report for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). (#3 and #4)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
Two children's records did not contain written verification of current up-to-date immunizations. (#1 and #2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will obtain and submit a copy of the current up-to-date immunizations for the indicated children. We will ensure that all children's records contain current up-to-date immunizations.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
One facility person's health assessment did not include written verification of negative tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within12 months prior to date of initial employment as the health assessment did not include the Mantoux test date and results. (#3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will obtain and submit written documentation from the staff person's physician verifying negative Mantoux TB testing within12 months prior to date of initial employment or submit written verification of completed updated TB skin testing. We will ensure that all new facility persons' health…”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A review of the facility files did not indicate that fire drills were being held every 60 days as required. The only recorded fire drill was dated 11/14/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will submit a copy of the records to verify that fire drills are being conducted in accordance with the regulations.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person/s. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
One child's record did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation.(#3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. We will ensure that the parent receives the original and that a copy of the original and subsequent agreements are contained in the child's record.”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
Several children's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #2, #3, and #4)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “We will specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. We will ensure that all agreements include the date of the child's admission.”
Core safety Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1-no STATE POLICE, NSOR and signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “Facility Person #1 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Once the documents are obtained, we will submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff…”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan did not include a statement about the continuity of operations emergency preparedness and response planning as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “The emergency plan will be amended to include this information. A written copy of the amended emergency plan will be submitted.”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The facility does not provide services for infants and toddlers
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
There was no documentation indicating that the operator 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, Apr 21, 2025): “A copy of the emergency plan will be sent to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. A copy of the emergency plan delivery notification will be submitted.”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “The shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Several children's records did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated children that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. We will ensure that the parent receives the original and that a copy of the original and subsequent agreements are contained in the children's records. We…”
Citation Mar 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Three children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1, #2, and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.”
Citation Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
All 5 staff members listed did not have emergency plan training on file during the time of the initial inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “I will conduct emergency plan training with all staff members before they begin working with children.”
Citation Sep 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the Initial Inspection, staff members # 1,2, 4 and 5 did not have a current Health Assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2024): “I will have these staff turn in a completed Health assessment form and email you a copy.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 13, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator After-School All-Stars Philadelphia/Camden
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254591
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Common questions

Has Delaplaine McDaniel School 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 12, 2026 (background checks): “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#2 hired 9/24/25- no FBI and no…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Delaplaine McDaniel School?

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

What is Delaplaine McDaniel School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 13, 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 Delaplaine McDaniel School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Delaplaine McDaniel School last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Delaplaine McDaniel School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is After-School All-Stars Philadelphia/Camden.

Certified centers nearby

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.

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