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Get Me Started

6656 Crowson St, Philadelphia, PA 19119 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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

More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 25, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 19, 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 5
Health & medication 5
Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The vent will be cleaned so there is no visible dust or dirt.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The chipped paint on the wall in the infant/toddler room will be re-painted, so there are no areas of chipped paint.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “The parent will be notified to fill in the missing addresses of the release persons.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The parents will be notified to provide health reports that have a date written in from the physician as to when the child's physical was conducted.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/7/25, the file for child #2 did not include an immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The parent will be contacted to bring in an immunization record or exemption note prior to the child returning for care.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The fire system was tested at time of renewal inspection and the required information was recorded on the log.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses for the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “The parent will be notified to review the forms and acknowledge the review with a signature and a date.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Staff person #1 will complete 1 hour of additional child care training for a total of 12 hours.”
Core safety Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Staff person #1 will not work at the facility until a receipt is on file that verifies staff person #1 applied for the NSOR verification certificate. When the receipt is on file, staff person #1 will be supervised by a permanent staff person when working until a complete clearance is on file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include a plan for Continuity of Operations”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The parent letter will be updated to include the procedures for lockdown and the accommodation procedures for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The room will be cleaned out and set up as child care space.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The parents of child #1, #2, and #3 will be notified to provide an updated vaccination record, or an exemption note for the vaccines that are not up to date. These children will not be in care until one of the above is provided.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “Staff person #1 will be notified to obtain a health assessment and TB test results for the staff file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The director will schedule an emergency drill to be conducted at the facility. All staff and children present on the scheduled day will participate in the drill. The drill will be documented and kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Dec 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The parents will be contacted to fill in the address of the child's physician/medical care provider and the addresses of all the release people.”
Core safety Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
There was not documentation of the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance in the file of facility staff #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Facility staff #1 will be removed from child care duties until all required clearances are on file. The operator will obtain the NSOR clearance for facility staff #1.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “The operator will obtain documentation of influenza vaccines for facility child #1 and #3 or obtain the required exemption for the children's records.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Facility staff #1 will obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2023): “The operator will require the parent of facility child #3 to review and update the emergency contact and agreement forms.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
There was not documentation that facility staff #1 completed 12 clock hours of child care training annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Facility staff #1 will take 12 hours of child care training.”

“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

Capacity 28 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 9, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Ida Bridges
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 848-1387
State certificate # CER-00248827
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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.

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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