Early Childhood Environments LLC
Early Childhood Environments LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 80 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 12 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedures (accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Two children's records did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#3 and #5)
One child's record did not contain a current up-to-date health report that had been signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. (#4)
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.
Several children's records did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation. (#1, #2, #3, /34, and #5)
During a complaint investigation inspection conducted on 12/4/24, the certification representative reviewed pre-services trainings series of Staff #1, and pre-service trainings did not include a current Pediatric First Aid Certification.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 content of records, and it did not contain a NSOR clearance within the 45 days of hire.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/24, the certification representative reviewed Staff #2 content of records, and it did not contain a Health Assessment. upon hire.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 content of records, and it did not contain two written letters of references,
Facility Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.
THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE CRIMINAL CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
PER PROVIDER'S ADMISSION, IT IS UNKNOWN HOW CHILD #1 OBTAINED A SCRATCH ON THE FOREHEAD.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
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 Early Childhood Environments LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jan 24, 2024 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 content of records, and it did not contain a NSOR clearance within the 45 days of hire.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Childhood Environments LLC?
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 Early Childhood Environments LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 1, 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 Early Childhood Environments LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Childhood Environments LLC last inspected?
Apr 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Early Childhood Environments LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for preschool, $55.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Early Childhood Environments LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Childhood Environments LLC.
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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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