Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC
Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 and #3 did not have proof of a current health assessment.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 and #3 did not have proof of fire safety training.
At the time of the renewal inspection all staff did not provide proof of 12 hours of childcare training.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not have an employment FBI clearance.
At the time of the renewal inspection, the facility did not have proof that the fire detection system was inspected and in compliance.
At the time of the renewal, child #1 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations included.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have proof of required health & safety training.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have proof of a major in early childhood education or related fields.
On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have proof of firesafety in the files
On the day of observing the file for Staff#1 which is missing the NSOR TRAINING.
On the day the mandated reporter training is over 5 years old.
On the Day of visit observed 6 clock hours of childcare training in the files.
ON THE DAY OF VISIT THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE HAD TREE BRANCHES AND OTHER DEBRI WHICH IS A HAZARD FOR DAYCARE CHILDREN.
AT THE TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT DEVELOPE A POLICY REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERATION REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
ON THE DAY OF VISIT THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE HAD TREE BRANCHES AND OTHER DEBRI WHICH IS A HAZARD FOR DAYCARE CHILDREN.
AT THE TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT DEVELOPE A POLICY REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERATION REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $24.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $24.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $24.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $23.00 | $20.00 |
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 Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 9, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not have an employment FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 3, 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 Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC last inspected?
Sep 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $24.00 for infant, $24.00 for young toddler, $24.00 for older toddler, $23.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fern Rock Community Baptist Church.
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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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