Delaplaine McDaniel School
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.
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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)-
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)
Two children's records did not contain written verification of current up-to-date immunizations. (#1 and #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)
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.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)
One child's record did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation.(#3)
Several children's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #2, #3, and #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)
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.
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
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.
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.
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.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)
Several children's records did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
Three children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1, #2, and #5)
All 5 staff members listed did not have emergency plan training on file during the time of the initial inspection.
During the Initial Inspection, staff members # 1,2, 4 and 5 did not have a current Health Assessment 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.
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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.
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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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