Ferguson Faces of the Future II
Ferguson Faces of the Future II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 17). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
On 2-4-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the walkway by the emergency exits were covered with snow.
On 2-4-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the doorway between Rooms 2 and 3 and part of the wall in Room 3 had peeling/chipping paint/damaged plaster.
On 2-4-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the restroom by Room 1 did not have a posted sign that said, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
On 2-4-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Fisher Price animal hospital in the smaller part of Room 1 was dirty. The red sink bin in the wooden kitchen in the larger part of Room 1 had sharp/broken corners. The top part of the blue, gray and white toy kitchen was dirty.
On 2-4-2026 during a Renewal inspection, Room 2 exceeded the capacity of 5 by having 7 children in the space.
On 2-4-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #1 did not include an agreement form.
On 1-29-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the doorframe by the Toddlers and Preschool rooms and the children's bathroom door were dirty.
On 1-29-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the pop-up knob of the sink in the children's bathroom was broken.
On 1-29-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the mirror/plastic of the first crib upon entrance to the Infant room was dirty. The swing cover in the Infant room was dirty.
On 1-29-2025 during a Renewal inspection, evacuation routes of the facility's layout were not posted.
On 1-29-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the daily activities plan was not posted in the Toddler and Preschool rooms.
On 3-1-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the preschool classroom (Preschool children 1:10) was out of ratio with 13 children in care.
On 3-1-2024 during the Renewal inspection, first-aid kits in all classrooms were low and accessible to children.
On 3-1-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had unlevel cement causing a tripping hazard.
On 3-1-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2 and #3 did not contain child service reports.
On 3-1-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #4 had an incorrect birthdate listed.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a director employed at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours a week.
“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) | $87.83 | $75.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $87.83 | $75.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $83.49 | $72.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $79.54 | $69.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $76.23 | $66.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.55 | $59.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.55 | $59.36 |
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 Ferguson Faces of the Future II had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 1, 2024 (staff ratios): “On 3-1-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the preschool classroom (Preschool children 1:10) was out of ratio with 13 children in care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ferguson Faces of the Future II?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ferguson Faces of the Future II since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ferguson Faces of the Future II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Feb 13, 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 Ferguson Faces of the Future II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ferguson Faces of the Future II last inspected?
Feb 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ferguson Faces of the Future II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $87.83 for newborn, $87.83 for infant, $83.49 for young toddler, $79.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ferguson Faces of the Future II?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ferguson Faces Of The Future.
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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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