Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center
Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center 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 6 times. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #102 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, the mandated reporter training for staff person #1 was observed 1-16-20.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the required fire safety training.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the completion of the professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served in a child care position at the facility for over one year) was lacking proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 7/6/23, during renewal inspection, Child #1 and Child #2 Agreements were not signed by the parent.
On 1/27/22, damaged plaster needing repair was observed on the ceiling outside the boys' bathroom at the time of renewal.
On 7/13/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 have not completed pediatric first aid/cpr by an approved curriculum within 90 days of hire date.
“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.
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) | $41.65 | $35.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $41.65 | $35.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.65 | $33.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $35.65 | $29.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $32.65 | $25.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $27.05 | $22.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $27.05 | $22.80 |
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 Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1. 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 Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #102 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.65 for newborn, $41.65 for infant, $40.65 for young toddler, $35.65 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the 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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