Drueding Center
1323 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)
Drueding Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 98 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 40 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 40). 10 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 #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 78% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3
Core-safety citations
37
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 24, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
10
Emergency preparedness
9
Training & qualifications
7
Health & medication
5
Building & playground safety
5
Background checks
3
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain an updated disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider had staff #1 and staff #2 sign a disclosure statement in front of a witness. CORRECTED ON-SITE”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and there was no documentation showing the review or updates to the emergency plan. (Last updated 1/1/2024)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Provider will document the annual review and updates of the emergency plan and keep a record on file at the facility.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 and child #4 did not include an updated health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Provider will obtain an updated physical health form for child #2 and child #4 and place it in the child's file.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. Provider is in the process of updating the facilities emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 complete PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider will get written consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact forms for child #2.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated financial agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Provider will have the parents of child #2 and child #3 update and sign the financial agreement forms.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for minor first aid.”
Citation
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
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Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The State Police clearance on file for facility staff #1 did not include the results of the criminal history check. The required clearance was listed as for control.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “The operator will obtain the required State Police clearance for facility staff #1.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of inspection on 1/30/2025, Certification Representative observed several unlocked areas where cleaning materials, paint, hand sanitizer and other hazards were stored unlocked and/or not made inaccessible to children. These areas included the kitchen, janitor's closet, and isolation closet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The operator will appropriately lock any area that stores cleaning materials, hand sanitizer, any toxic materials or other hazards that need to be locked or made inaccessible to children. The operator will review this requirement with all staff. The operator will ensure all staff will be aware that…”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At the time of inspection on 1/30/2025, Certification Representative observed in several classrooms, not all the rest equipment had at least 2 feet of space on three sides as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The operator will review placement of rest equipment with all staff. The operator will look at room arrangements to ensure proper placement of rest equipment at naptime.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessments on file for facility staff #2 and #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “The operator will obtain the proper health assessment documentation for facility staff #2 and #3 that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination by the health provider.”
Citation
Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 file did not include verification of fire safety training by a fire protection professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “Fire safety training certificate dated 2/12/2024 was placed in the employee's file on 5/7/2024.”
Citation
Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of health and safety training as required. Staff member # 2 must be supervised at all times until the training is complete.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The employee had completed the 8 hour health and safety in error. Staff member was removed from the classroom until the 10 hour was completed. The certificate is attached. Certificate dated 5/9/2024.”
Citation
Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained a fee agreement that did not address the section on extra services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files were corrected to indicate that no extra services are provided by putting not applicable in the section.”
Citation
Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “Child # 2 emergency contact form was updated to include the parent's work address.”
Citation
Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “Child # 3,4 and 5 emergency contact forms were updated to include the addresses of the release person. see attached.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure of the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Provider will update policy and procedure as well as emergency plan.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed on file of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Parents will provide an updated information or provide an exemption letter.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Provider will update emergency plan.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff persons #1, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not include a complete certificate of Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Certificate on file included online portion only of the training, no hands-on component.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff will participate in the in-person portion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Citation
Feb 28, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #4, #5 did not have an acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training certificate. Record of staff person #3 did not include 6- or 10-hours pre-service training in Health and Safety topics. Staff person #2, #4, #5 participated in online training only which did not include hands-on component.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff will participate in hands-on component of Pediatric First aid/CPR training. Staff #3 will provide certificate in Health and Safety topic.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person #4 was hired on 1/01/10. The file for facility person # 4 does not contain a completed CHILD ABUSE clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/6/20 the requirement to have THIS ON FILE WITHIN 45 DAYS WERE NOT MET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “STAFF #4 FROM REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM UNITL THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE WAS RECEIVED. THIS STAFF HAS BEEN OUT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND THERE WAS A MISUNDERSTANDING WITH RECRUITMENT REGARDING WHAT WAS REQUIRED.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/10/21, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFETY BE REUNITED WITH THE CHILREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS UPDATED TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY HOW PARENTS ARE NOTIFIED THAT AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND HOW PARENTS CAN BE SAFELY REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, UPON REQUEST THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY PLAN PROVIDED FOR STAFF 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “STAFF MEMBER #4 WAS TRAINED ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE PLAN.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THERE WERE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS MISSING FROM ROOM 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “DRUEDING CENTER HAS INSTALLED TAMPER RESISTANT OUTLETS IN ALL OF THE CLASSROOMS. WE HAVE REPLACED THEM WITH THE OLDER VERSION OF THE PROTECTIVE OUTLET COVERS. THE ACCEPTABLE COVER WAS REVIEWED WITH MAINTENACE.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THERE WAS TOXIC (HEAVY DUTY CLEANSER) ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN ROOM 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “INDIVIDUALS COACHING WAS PROVIDED TO THE TEACHER IN ROOM 6 AND MEMO REMINDING STAFF ABOUT THE NEED TO KEEP ALL CLEANING MATERIALS AND OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS LOCKED OR INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WAS DISTRIBUTED.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, ROOM 8 TOILET AREA DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE PRESENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “THE TRASH CANS WITHOUT LIDS WERE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM AND ADDITIONAL LIDDED TRASHCANS WERE ORDERED AND PLACED IN THE CLASSROOM ON 2/17/22”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE MATS IN ROOM 6 AND 8 WERE CRACKED WITH FOAM EXPOSED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “ANY MATS THAT WERE CRACKED WERE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM AND REPLACED WITH EXTRA MATS THAT WERE ON HAND. ADDITIONAL NEW MATS WERE ORDERED ON 2/13/22 AND DUE TO SHIPPING DELAYS WILL NOT ARRIVE UNTIL 3/2/22.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22,THERE WERE NO WRITTEN STATEMENT GIVING THE FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR AN INFANT PRESENT IN CLASSROOM 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “AN UPDATED FORMULA/FEEDING SCHEDULE WAS REQUESTED AND RECEIVED FROM THE PARENT.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWA INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN FAILED TO PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS UPDATED TO ADDRESS HOW ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ANY CHILD WITH DISABILITES ADN OR CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE MADE. DATE SHEETS WERE CREATED FOR TEACHERS TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR IDENTIFIED CHILDREN THAT WILL BE REVIEWED WITH STAFF WORKING IN THE CLASSROOM AND PLACED IN THE…”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION THAT IS ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORKED WITH MAINTENACE SUPERVISOR TO COMMUNICATE WITH OUR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT OUR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A NON REPLACEABLE BATTER AND THAT THE REPLACEABLE BATTERIES WERE REPLACED IN OCT OBER 2020. ATTESTATION WAS COMPLETED ALONG WITH…”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE AND THE SHELTER IN PLACE AT THE FACILITY AND SHELTER AT LOCATIONS AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS UPDATED TO CLARIFY OUR PROCEDURES FOR LOCKDOWN, SHELTER IN PLACE AND SHELTER OFF SITE.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE OPERATOR FAILED TO SEND A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND SUBSEQUENT PLAN UPDATES TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ADN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “THE UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN WAS SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, STAFF 9 AND 12 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WAS OBTAINED FOR STAFF 9 AND 12 AND THEIR HR FILE WAS UPDATED.”
Citation
Feb 7, 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)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, STAFF 3. 5, AND 8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WAS OBTAINED FOR STAFF 3, 5 AND 8 AND THEIR HR FILE WAS UPDATED.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACITIVITES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE INSIDE OF ROOM 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “CLASSROOM 9 IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME HOWEVER A GENERAL DAILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE WAS POSTED.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/7/22, THERE WERE NO WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SHALL BE DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE AND SHALL ACCOMPANY A STAFF PERSON WHO LEAVES ON AN EXCURSION WITH CHILDREN IN ROOM 8 AND ROOM 9
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “THE WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND CARE OF CHILDREN FOR EMERGENCY CARE WAS POSTED IN CLASSROOM 8 AND 9.”
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.00 | $51.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $51.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.00 | $46.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | $44.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $37.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $35.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $35.80 |
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
Capacity
98 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Feb 23, 2027
Programs
Head Start
Operator
Drueding Center
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 236-1506
State certificate #
CER-00249134
Common questions
Has Drueding Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Nov 24, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain an updated disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Drueding Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Drueding Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Drueding Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 26, 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 Drueding Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Drueding Center last inspected?
Nov 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Drueding Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for newborn, $79.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Drueding Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Drueding 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.
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