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French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue

2133 Arch St Lowr Level, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Building & playground safety 3
Transportation 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.64/3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, there was excess ice obstructing the fire exit on the side of the building, making it unsafe for the children to exit in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “All fire exits will be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit will be unobstructed.”
Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Our Pick-up and Drop-off procedures have been posted in a conspicuously location for the review by all parents.”
Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, the provider did not have current evacuation routes posted showing a clear means of exit from the posted location to the emergency exits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “All rooms in the facility will have up to date evacuation routes posted showing a clear means of exit from the location to the emergency exits.”
Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, the provider did not have written policy on file to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “A written SBS / AHT policy addressing the below topics was developed, reviewed by all staff members and placed on file. The following topics were included in the policy. 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a…”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the director indicated that Room #6 was not being used and was using the room as a storage space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “All items unrelated to the child care in Room #6 have been removed and placed in an offsite storage facility.”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the provider did not have complete emergency contact information in the childcare spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “A PA Emergency Contact / Parental Consent Form was placed in each child care space for the children receiving care.”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 9/1/22. Emergency contact information was not updated within the required 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “An up to date PA Emergency Contact / Parental Consent Form for child #1 was obtained from child #1's parents and placed in child #1's record / file.”
Citation Mar 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24, child #1 did not have an agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “A service agreement between the parents of child #1 and the operator has been placed in child #1's record / file. The parents received the original agreement.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative reviewed the children's file, and noticed on the Fee Agreement, Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not include designated by a parent to whom the child may be released done.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Director will Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 designated are completed by the parent.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative reviewed the children's file, and notice the Emergency Contact form did not include the parent's work address, and work number for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “The Director will have Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 parents complete the Employment information on the Emergency Contact Forms.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 WAS HIRED ON 09/01/2021 THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE. STAFF #2 WAS HIRED ON 11.12.21 THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Facility persons #1 and #2 applied for and received their FBI clearances. The copies were forwarded to our certification representative on 3.25.22.”
Citation Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FIRE SYSTEM FILES, IT DID NOT CONTAIN AN ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION AND NO PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Wayman fire protection was hired and completed an inspection of the buildings fire alarm system on 3.10.22. A copy of the report was forwarded to our certification representative on 3.17.22”
Citation Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #3 WAS LISTED AS A GROUP SUPERVISOR IN THE FILE, THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN THE TRASNCRIPTS FOR THEIR DEGREE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Staff #3 was removed from her duties as a group supervisor on 3.3.22. she was reassigned as an aide on 3.3.22.”
Citation Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES. CHILD #2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN THE ENROLLING PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS OR THE WORK PHONE. CHILD #1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN DISABILITYINFORMATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “The parents for child #2 updated the emergency contact form. They included their work address and work phone number. Child #1 parent's updated their emergency contact form by reading and signing the disability information section.”
Citation Mar 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES. CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN SONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING, AND WADING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “The parents of child # 1 updated the emergency contact form. They read and signed the consent for transportation, walking excursion, swimming, and wading section.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 79 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 15, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Rebaia Saoudi Corley
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00253757
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Common questions

Has French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue 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 3, 2022 (background checks): “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 WAS HIRED ON 09/01/2021 THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE. STAFF #2 WAS HIRED ON 11.12.21 THEIR FILE DID NOT…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 15, 2019. 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 French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue last inspected?

Feb 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs French Communication Inst Petite Ecole Bilingue?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rebaia Saoudi Corley.

Certified centers nearby

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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