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Divine Treasures Childcare INC

1201 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Divine Treasures Childcare INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 27 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 33 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
6 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 6, 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

Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 7
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 6
Health & medication 4
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 23, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
Ant time of inspection, ants were observed in the kitchen and office area of facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “An exterminator shall be obtained to spray facility to get rid of ants in facility.”
Citation Jul 23, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of inspection, there were 5 steps that are in need of repair or replacement on the outdoor emergency exit steps that lead to the play yard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2026): “The outdoor steps that lead to the second floor shall be repaired and/or replaced to prevent any injury.”
Citation Jun 12, 2026 Complaint investigation 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)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have required health assessments and/or negative TB screenings documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Both staff shall have required health assessments with negative TB screenings documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)/3270.27(c)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have a documented review of the emergency plan and staff persons # 1 and #2 had not received annual training regarding the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The facility shall review and/or update the emergency plan if needed and all staff members including staff persons # 1 and #3 shall receive annual training regarding the emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 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)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record. (Last health assessment dated 3/23/22)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall provide and updated health assessment that shall be documented in record as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Insured 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(a)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have current proof of insurance for the school bus van that is being used to transport school-age students.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Proof of insurance for the school bus/van being used to transport school-age children shall be provided and documented in vehicle as required.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have a written evaluation completed in the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The director shall provide written evaluations for both staff person # 1 and #2 and it shall be documented in their records.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4)
At time of inspection, Child # 5 did not have an agreement form on file at facility. The agreement forms for children # 1,3 and 4 did not fee documented on form. Children # 1-3 did not have the arrive and departure times documented on their agreement forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “All children in facility shall have agreement forms. The agreement forms for all the children listed shall have all required information including the fee amount, arrival and departure times listed as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)
At time of inspection children # 1 and 2 did not have the names of release persons listed on their agreement forms. In addition, Child # 1-4 did not have date of admission documented on their agreement forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The agreement forms for all the children listed shall have the names of release person and date of admission documented on their emergency contact forms.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
At time of inspection, child # 5 did not have an emergency contact form documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The parents of child # 5 shall be required to complete an emergency contact form for their child and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The parent of children #1,3 and 4 did not have reviewed/updated and signed emergency contact form and financial agreements on file in facility within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The parents of children #1,3 and 4 shall review/update and signed their children emergency contact and agreement forms as needed and they shall be documented in each child's record.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 2 did not have written parental consent for emergency medical and an administration of minor first aid document on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The parents of child # 2 shall be required to provide written parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.”
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Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 who were newly hired at facility did not have required training regarding the facility's emergency plan documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2025): “Staff persons # 1 and #2 shall both receive training regarding the facilities emergency plan and it shall be documented in their files as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At time of inspection, There were preschool children in care and there was an electrical outlet in the middle of the wall on the left side of the room was not covered as required for the safety of the children in care that are under 5 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The electrical outlet was covered immediately at time it was brought to the attention of the Director and it shall remain covered for the safety of the children in care as required.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 had an expired (4/2/24) pediatric first aid training and is in need of renewing their training certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall receive updated pediatric first aid and CPR training. This training certificate shall be documented in staff person #1 record as proof of completion as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide the address of release person on their child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The parents of child #1 shall provide the address of release person and shall document the information on their emergency contact form as required.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At time of inspection, the phone on the 2nd floor did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted on the phone or near the phone base.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “The emergency phone numbers shall be posted next to the phone on the 2nd floor as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
At time of inspection, the cubbies in the front entrance area and on the 2nd floor back area were not mounted to prevent them from being able to fall over and becoming a hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “The cubbies in the front entrance area and on the 2nd floor shall be mounted to prevent them from becoming a hazard to children.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At time of inspection, the refrigerator being used in the facility to store food for the children measured at 55 degrees inside temperature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “The refrigerator shall be defrosted, and temperature regulated to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees or less as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of education level completed to help qualify her for her position of aide at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of education level completed and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations. Noted update 3/27/24- Staff person #1 dismissed from facility until transcript from school district is obtained and documented in record.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on Friday, 03/24/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in childcare space on 1st floor did not contain protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Outlet covers placed in electrical outlets.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 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)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff member #2 has been removed until she can provide verification of work experience, proof of education, health assessment and TB results.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include TB results by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff member #2 has been removed until she can provide verification of work experience, proof of education, health assessment and TB results.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, facility's failed to have a policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “A written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment will be implemented.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 1 failed to receive annual fire safety training. Staff person 1 last received training on 03/22/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff person 1 will receive updated fire safety training.”
Citation Mar 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff member #2 has been removed until she can provide verification of work experience, proof of education, health assessment and TB results.”
Core safety Apr 6, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired more than 90 days, file failed to include mandated reporter trainer and staff person 2, hired more than 90 days, file failed to include FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Staff person 1 completed mandated reporter on 04/12/22 and staff person 2 FBI clearance was received on 04/07/22.”
Citation Apr 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.178
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/06/22, cert rep observed first aid kit located on facility's school bus failed to include soap, tweezers and water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Missing items will be placed inside first aid kit.”
Citation Apr 6, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of facility's emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted and documented on file, an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “A drill on the emergency plan will be conducted.”
Citation Apr 6, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to address lock-down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include shelter of children during emergency lock down at the facility.”
Citation Apr 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain verification of 2 years of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Staff person 2 will provide additional child care verification.”

“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

Violation found Jul 23, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 12, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $67.80 $55.60
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.80 $55.60
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.60 $49.60
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.20 $46.80
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.60 $39.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.60 $39.40

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 27 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 16, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Divine Treasures Childcare INC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 549-4760
State certificate # CER-00253764
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Common questions

Has Divine Treasures Childcare INC 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 Apr 6, 2022 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired more than 90 days, file failed to include mandated reporter trainer and staff person 2, hired more than 90 days, file failed to include FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Divine Treasures Childcare INC?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Divine Treasures Childcare INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 16, 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 Divine Treasures Childcare INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Divine Treasures Childcare INC last inspected?

Mar 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Divine Treasures Childcare INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.80 for newborn, $67.80 for infant, $59.60 for older toddler, $56.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Divine Treasures Childcare INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Divine Treasures Childcare INC.

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.

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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