First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 40 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 40). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 15 centers in Ambler and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Ther was no written proof in the files for staff #2 and #3 of complying with all CPSL requirements during the inspection 2/18/2026.
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment.
The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical and minor first aid.
The file for staff #1-facility director, did not have written proof of required first-aid training during the facility renewal inspection.
The files for staff #1 and #2 -hire date 11/2024, did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL (NSOR) at the time of inspection. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised.
At the time of inspection, 22-twenty two children were observed in room #2 which measures for (20) twenty mixed-age children. Between the hours of 8:45-9am there were twenty-two children in the care of three staff. The age of the youngest child was 2-yrs-old.
The file for staff #1 did have two required written references with work experence as required by regulations.
At the time of inspection, staff #1 and #2, hire date 11/2024 did not have written proof of required training at the time of inspection on 1/28/25.
At the time of inspection (remeasure) there were three infant/toddlers sleeping the an area unsupervised. Three staff, including the director were sitting outside the space with the accordion wall was closed
At the time of inspection, the file for (Primary staff) staff #1-hire date, 11/13/23, did not have written proof of a disclosure statement or Mandated reporter training. The file for staff #2-hire date, 7/22/23, did not have written proof of NSOR and their Mandated reporter training expired in 10/25/18. The file for staff #3 and #4-hire date, 7/22/23 did not have written proof of FBI clearance or Mandated reporter training. Staff #2 was observed working alone in the infant room and staffer #3 and #4 were observed working unsupervised in the Toddler class.
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In the children's restroom at the time of inspection, there were two cans of Premium Safety Butane Fuel. One can on a shelf with in the children's reach. The second can was on a cart, in the restroom with an air fryer on the top, the fuel and a tool box on the middle shelf and other hazardous item on the lower shelf. All items were in the children's bathroom and within their reach.
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no facility operable telephone and the telephone numbers to the appropriate regional office, nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the facility. This is continuous not compliance.
There were two refrigerators in the facility. Neither the toddler room nor the refrigerator in the common area had working thermometers. This is continued non-compliance.
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for staff #1, #2, or #4. The health assessment in the file for staff #3 appeared to be altered; the date, physician printed name, signature, address, and telephone number were covered with white-out.
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a fire drill being held at least every 60-days
There was no written proof of an emergency plan for the facility that July 2023. This is repeated non-compliance.
There was no written proof of staff training on the facility emergency plan. The facility opened July 2023.
There was no written proof of emergency procedures being provided to the facility parents whose children are enrolled at the program; the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
There was no written proof of first-aid training in the files of staff #1-hire date, 11/13/23, or staff #3 or Staff #4, hire dates 7/22/23. Staff #3 and #4 were both working unsupervised in the toddler classroom at the time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of education or prior experience in the file of staff #1. Staff #1 was identified as Primary staff.
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of education in the files for staff #3 or #4. Both staffer were working unsupervised in the Toddler classroom.
There was no health assessment in the file for facility child #2-start date missing from the file. The health assessment in the file for facility child #3 was dated for 2/17/22.
The admission's date was missing from the fee agreement for facility children #1 and #2.
There was no proof of address in the files for staff #1-#4 at the time of inspection on 12/13/23.
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of education or prior experience in the file of staff #1. Staff #1, #3, or #4. Staff #1 was identified as Primary staff; #3 or #4 were working unsupervised in the Toddler classroom.
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of training as required by regulation for staff #3 or #4-hire date 7/22/23.
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for staff #1, #2, or #4. The health assessment in the file for staff #3 appeared to be altered; the date, physician printed name, signature, address, and telephone number were covered with white-out.
There were no written references in the files of staff #1-#4 during the inspection.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff #3 and #4-hire date 7/22/23 did not have written proof of training as required by the OCDEL regulations.
At time of initial inspection, there were outlet covers missing in room # 1 and room #2.
At time of initial inspection, the facility did not have operable telephone number available to the parents, release person and/or other appropriate regional office.
At time of inspection, first aid kits in the facility did not have all required items inside.
At time of initial inspection, one of the gate posts on the back right side of the play yard was cracked with rough edges and in need of repair or replacement. In addition, the play equipment was not properly assembled and need to be put together properly to prevent potential injury of children playing in space.
At time of initial inspection, there was no operable thermometer in the refrigerator to be used by the facility.
Staff person # 1 did not have a health assessment documented in their record.
Staff person # 1 did not have required negative TB test documented in their file.
At time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for all areas outlined in regulations.
At time of inspection, staff person# 1 identified as the primary staff person did not have proof of qualification documented in their record.
Staff person #1 did not have proof of education and experience documented in their record.
At time of initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family reference documented in their record.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jan 26, 2026 (background checks): “Ther was no written proof in the files for staff #2 and #3 of complying with all CPSL requirements during the inspection 2/18/2026.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 12, 2024. 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 First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Ambler?
It is #12 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia last inspected?
Jan 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Korean Presbyterian Church Of Philadelphia.
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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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