Faulks Footsie Rolls is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 92 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (35 of 92). 16 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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While conducting my inspection I observed that the outdoor play space/walkway was covered in vines and weeds.
While conducting my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the wall behind the freezer.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 8, did not include an updated health assessment.
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1, did not wash the child's hand after diapering.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 7, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2 - 7, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, it was observed that the surge protector on the side of the table in the preschool room was missing covers.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility got off the bus with 13 children ranging from young toddlers to preschoolers, with only two staff.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have proper equipment for the children to ride on the van.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include health & safety part 1, nor part 2.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person, nor did it include verification of age.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not include acceptable verification of experience, and education.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include an initial health assessment nor a TB shot.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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During the inspection, I observed a child leaving the preschool room without staff #2 noticing and go up the stairs to the infant room.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a signed up to date disclosure statement.
During the inspection, it was observed that the infant room had several areas of peeling paint.
During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in the preschool room was not labeled correctly.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a posted menu.
During the inspection, it was observed that the infant room did not have a written feeding schedule obtain from their infant parent.
During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle's first-aid kit did not include soap, tweezers, gloves.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
During the inspection, it was observed that the fire extinguisher had not been inspected this year.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their updated written local safety letter.
During the inspection, it was observed that the preschool room did not have a posted written daily schedule.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 5, 7, 10, did not contain their fee, or the date to when they are due.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 6, did not contain their date of admission.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not contain their parents' home/work information.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, 7, did not contain their policy number.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, 8, did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, did not contain special dietary needs.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, only contained 1 nonfamily reference.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain first aid and cpr.
During the inspection, it was observed that not all staff did not have first aid and cpr.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended, or accommodations for infants, toddlers.
During my inspection I observed disinfectant spray sitting on the air conditioner in the window on the third floor.
During my inspection I observed that some building issues. 1. The sink is hanging from the wall in the bathroom. 2. Pieces of the wall by the from door are breaking off.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a current physical.
During my inspection I observed that staff 2, did not wash his or the child's hands after diapering.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a menu posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted on each floor of the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual evaluations.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not contain the amount of their fee, or the date the fee is due.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, and 4, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain their date of admission on their agreement form.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, and 4, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, and 5, does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 5, did not contain an undated agreement form.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, hired on April, 2011, does not contain a completed NOSR, & staff 5, hired on December, 2022, does not contain a current FBI clearance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not have their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that a few rooms in the facility were missing items from their first aid kit. 1. Pre-school Room - Tape 2. Infant Room - Tape 3. School Age Room - Tweezers
During my inspection I observed that the facility's back hallway in the school age room had holes, and peeling paint and plaster.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's had peeling paint in several locations: 1. Peeling paint under the big window in the school age room. 2. Peeling paint under the small window in the school age room. 3. Peeling paint under the center board by the front door. 4. Peeling paint in the hallway down the steps.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 6, 7, did not have an updated health assessment.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted, or documented any emergency drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their policy for recognizing signs/symptoms of shaping baby syndrome. Strategies for coping with crying and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, and 5 did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4-10, did not have their Child Service Report.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4-10, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, & 6-10, did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, &, 5-10, did not have their parent's work and or home address and telephone number.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their health insurance coverage and policy number on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, 6, &, 7, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 6, 7, did not have current updated emergency contact sheets or agreement forms.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not include verification of child care experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, and 5, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022 the certification representative observed that the Emergency Plan Training reviewed for staff #3 was not updated within a 12 month period. The emergency plan training reviewed was dated 07/01/2020.
During the renewal inspection there was toxic cleaning solutions in the first floor back room that were accessible to children, and on the third floor there were (4) 5 gallon containers of paint that were accessible to children in the child care space.
During the renewal inspection on 10/13/2022, certification representative observed that the emergency phone numbers were not posted by each telephone on all three floors of the facility.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022 certification representative observed that in the yellow room on the second floor, the paint around the door was chipping and paint was peeling on the bottom of the wall.
During renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022, certification representative observed that the toilet on the second floor was not in good repair. When holding down the handle, the toilet would not flush.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022, certification representative observed that there was not proper handwashing signs in the bathrooms and in the diaper changing areas. The required wording from 3270.82(h) was not present.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022 certification representative observed that there was a ladder blocking the back door which was obstructing the back exit.
During renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022 certification representative observed that a bookcase on the first floor is wabbly and is a potential tipping safety hazard.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022, certification representative observed that the health assessment for staff person #1 was not acceptable. It appeared to be altered and the date whited out. The date on the health assessment was 12/15/2022.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022, there was no evidence of a shaken baby/head trauma policy at the facility. Upon request of the policy by the certification representative, a policy was not produced.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022 certification representative observed that staff person #2 and staff person #3 has not completed the Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/10/16 for staff #2, and dated 7/1/15 for staff person #3.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022 certification representative observed that child files 1 through 5 reviewed did not have an admission date listed on agreement or anywhere else in the file.
During renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022, certification representative observed that Emergency Contact information was not present in the 1st floor child care space for the children receiving care in the space.
During renewal inspection dated 10/13/2022, certification representative observed that staff #1 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of hire (see LIS sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures.
“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) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $41.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $39.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.00 | $35.00 |
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 Faulks Footsie Rolls 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 Sep 18, 2025 (supervision): “During the inspection, I observed a child leaving the preschool room without staff #2 noticing and go up the stairs to the infant room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Faulks Footsie Rolls?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Faulks Footsie Rolls since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Faulks Footsie Rolls’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 12, 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 Faulks Footsie Rolls compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Faulks Footsie Rolls last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Faulks Footsie Rolls cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.00 for newborn, $53.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Faulks Footsie Rolls?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Faulks Childcare Services 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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