Get Me Started is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of renewal inspection on 11/25/25, the floor vent near the entrance of the facility was visibly dirty and in need of cleaning.
At time of renewal inspection on 11/25/25, chipped paint was observed on the wall in the infant toddler room behind the adult chair.
At time of renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the health reports for child #1 and #2 did not have a date so it was not able to be determined if the health report was completed within the past 12 months.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for child #2 did not include an immunization record.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the fire drill log did not show that the fire system was being tested every 30 days as required.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the emergency information for child #2 and #3 did not include the addresses for the release persons to whom the child may be released.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the emergency form and the agreement form for child #2 had not been reviewed/updated with a signature and a date within the past 6 months. Last date of review was 5/20/24.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for staff person #1 did not include a total of 12 hours of annual child care training hours.
During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a complete NSOR verification certificate or an application for the NSOR.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter sent home to parents did not include lockdown procedures, or accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions during an emergency.
During walk-through at renewal inspection, the small room on the second floor which is measured child care space, was being used as an office area and storage space.
During child file review at renewal inspection, the immunization record for child #1, #2, and #3 did not show up to date influenza vaccinations, or an exemption note.
During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill.
During child file review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician/medical care provider. The emergency information for child #3 did not include the address of the release persons to whom the child may be released.
There was not documentation of the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance in the file of facility staff #1.
The immunization records for facility children #1 and #3 did not indicate all influenza vaccines were given in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP nor was there documentation of acceptable exemptions in the records.
There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training as required.
There was not documentation that the agreement and emergency contact forms for facility child #3 was updated at least once every 6 months. The date of the last review/update was 2/23/2022.
There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed 12 clock hours of child care training annually.
“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.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Get Me Started 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 Dec 28, 2023 (background checks): “During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a complete NSOR verification certificate or an application for the NSOR.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Get Me Started?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Get Me Started since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Get Me Started’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 9, 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 Get Me Started compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Get Me Started last inspected?
Nov 25, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Get Me Started cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Get Me Started?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ida Bridges.
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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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