Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC
Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 25 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 25). 5 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 #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed a group out of ratio. The group included 1 staff with 5 children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 3 older toddlers).
During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the preschool room failed to have tweezers.
During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep was informed that facility uses Styrofoam plates to serve meals to children.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment..
During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in the preschool room.
The Child Abuse clearance for facility staff #3 was not completed within 60 months/5 years. The National Sex Offenders Registry clearances for facility staff #1 and #3 were not completed within 60 months/5 years as required.
The fire safety training for facility staff #1 - #3 was not conducted by a fire safety professional.
Facility staff #2 did not have an education evaluation for the US equivalency which is required for education credentials from a foreign country.
During unannounced visit certification rep observed chipped paint on the wall near the playpens
During renewal inspection certification rep observed two toddlers watching tv while strapped in a highchair
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not observe learning materials for toddlers
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the refrigerator.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Alarm system wasn't tested within 30 days. The last two test dates for the alarm system were 6-7-24 and 7-10-24.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #-4- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-4- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter and 10 hour health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3,4 and 5 were missing 2 years' experience.During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 2,3,4 and 5 working unsupervised.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing signed disclosure statement.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the classroom.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose caulk in the room with infants/ toddlers.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Staff 1 was missing 2 years experience.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 2 and 3 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 4 was missing 2 reference letters.
At time of initial inspection, unfinished, splintery wood was observed around both bathroom doorframes, and around both heater covers. The concrete surfacing in the outdoor play space was cracked and uneven, posing a tripping hazard. The toddler/pre-school classroom has a platform area which is most of the length of the room, with one step to get to this area. There is no barrier to keep children from falling from the upper step to the lower part of the classroom which is a hazard.
At time of initial inspection, the ramp in the room was not equipped with a handrail
“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) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 27, 2026 (staff ratios): “During renewal inspection on Thursday, 08/27/26, cert rep observed a group out of ratio. The group included 1 staff with 5 children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 3 older toddlers).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 18, 2023. 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 Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC last inspected?
Aug 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Emanuel Christian Day Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Emanuel Christian Day Care Center 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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