Eden Christian Preschool
Eden Christian Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 68 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (32 of 68). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,161 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, the third room on the first floor did not have scissors in the first aid kit.
At the time of inspection, there were areas of peeled and damaged paint on the walls in the first and third rooms on the first floor. All non-compliance must be corrected prior to issue of Certificate of Compliance.
At the time of inspection, toys, play equipment and surfaces were dirty and needing repair in the first and third rooms on the first floor. All non-compliance must be corrected before Certificate of Compliance will be issued.
At the time of inspection, window on far left of ladybug room was observed to without a screen.
At the time on inspection, 4 windows in ladybug remove were observed to open beyond 6 inches. Corrected on site.
At the time on inspection, carpet in ladybug was observed to have debris in various places throughout room. Wooden play stove was observed to have dirt on top of it. Corrected on site.
At the time on inspection, daily activity schedule was not posted in Ladybug room. Corrected on site.
At the time on inspection, Emergency transportation plan was not posted in Ladybug room. Corrected on site.
Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety.
At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous area.
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At the time of inspection, an indoor play area was observed with children at play in a gated area at the end of an egress hallway near the young toddler classroom.
At the time of inspection, there were several uncovered electrical outlets in the hallway, classrooms and indoor play area accessible to children.
At the time of inspection, there were Lysol sprays and scented aroma therapy sprays that were labeled keep out of reach of children in unlocked changing table drawers accessible to children.
At the time of inspection, the water temperature in the hallway accessible bathroom reached 116 degrees.
At the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the Preschool classroom was missing tweezers.
At the time of inspection, the ceiling tile over the large play slide in the indoor play space was cracked and damaged.
At the time of inspection, there were areas of peeled paint and exposed plaster on both back walls of the indoor play space by the closets.
At the time of inspection, the bottom half of the entrance glass door did not have visual strips or identification decals.
At the time of inspection, the Older Toddlers classroom bathroom toilet was not flushing properly.
At the time of inspection, the Older Toddlers bathroom trashcan did not have a lid.
At the time of inspection, children were observed playing on an outdoor play slide in the indoor play space over 4ft without the proper protective surface covering and proper guards.
At the time of inspection, the plywood backings on the children's bookcases in the Older Toddlers room had exposed broken and cracked plywood.
At the time of inspection, one of the infant playpens for sleeping was not labeled with the infant's name.
At the time of inspection, the small refrigerator in the infant's room, was not equipped with a thermometer.
At the time of inspection, child #1 health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment or TB test results on file.
At the time of inspection, bottles and cups of milk was observed sitting out in both the infant and preschool rooms.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the facility's Pickup or Dropoff procedures posted in a conspicuous location.
At the time of inspection, the last fire drill recorded was conducted in 2024.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 foreign high school diploma was not translated into English.
At the time of inspection, the Young Toddlers and Preschool rooms did not have the daily scheduled listed.
At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement Form was not signed by the parent or operator.
At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have the required 6-month Child Service Report on file. Child #2 did not have the childcare fee amount on the Financial Agreement Form.
At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement did not list the child's enrollment date.
At the time of inspection, child #3 Emergency Contact Form did not include the child's parent work address or telephone number.
At the time of inspection, child #4 did not have health insurance information list on Emergency Contact Form.
At the time of inspection, children #1 through #4, did not have the required parental 6-month Financial Agreement review.
At the time of inspection, staff member #1 was observed working unsupervised with children without having completed the required Health and Safety pre-service training modules. The staff member has been hired for more than 90 days without completing the required Health and Safety pre-service training.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired more than 45 days, who resided in Florida within the past 5 years did not include the completed clearance from Florida nor the receipts verifying a request for clearances from Florida.
At the time of inspection, staff member #3 was not physically present in the classroom with the four children she was responsible to supervise. Staff member #3 was observed in the kitchen next to the Busy Bee classroom unable to see, hear, direct or assess the activity of the kids in her group. While staff member #3 was in the kitchen, the Busy Bee classroom was observed with 1 staff member and 8 two-year-old children which was not in compliance with the staff: child ratios regulation.
At the time of inspection, sleep equipment being used by children in the Busy Bee room were observed with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.
At the time of inspection, the health reports observed for child #1, child #5 and child #6 did not include the signature and title of the medical professional. Nor did the health reports for child #1, child# 5 and child #6 have the required statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contain an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to the staffer's date of hire.
At the time of inspection, the facility was unable to demonstrate the operability of the facility's fire detection device by sounding the alarm and did not have a professional annual fire inspection document.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of two years of experience.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. The parent of child #2 and child #4 placed their initials instead of signing their signature.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #1.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 was missing the of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection, Staff person #1 and #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file at facility. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection large wooden swing/sliding board set was observed in indoor gym identified as childcare space. Documentation was not on file at facility and available for review to assess safety of equipment for indoor use. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, an outlet without protective cover was observed in play space area. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, bottle of Greaser labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in unlocked cabinet underneath sink. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, windows on 2nd floor accessible to children were observed to open beyond 6 inches. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, cell phone identified as business phone did not have emergency numbers posted on or near it. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At time of inspection, 3 tile in play space area were in need of repair. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, chipped and peeling paint was observed in Butterfly and Rainbow rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At time of inspection, lower half of glass door located at main childcare entrance was observed to not have decal or visual strip. Non-compliance corrected at time inspection.
At time of inspection, hand washing sign was not posted at sink in Sunshine and Butterfly rooms. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.
At time of inspection, portable sink present in infant room was not functional. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At time of inspection, no dramatic role play items were present in Sunshine room. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At time of inspection, Sunshine and Rainbow rooms did not have sufficient amount of auditory equipment. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, observed changing table with two protruding nails. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, emergency plan did not identify shelter in place location during an emergency situation. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not present. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, verification of current liability insurance was not on file at facility. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of 1 year of previous childcare experience. Staff person #1 is employed as Director. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At the time of inspection, a written plan was not established and posted in butterfly, busybee, rainbow and sunshine rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
At time of inspection, emergency transportation plan was not posted in childcare rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
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 Eden Christian Preschool 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 Jul 7, 2025 (supervision): “Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Eden Christian Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Eden Christian Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Eden Christian Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 6, 2026. 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 Eden Christian Preschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,161 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Eden Christian Preschool last inspected?
Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Eden Christian Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $56.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Eden Christian Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Eden Christian Preschool.
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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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