Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente
Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 69 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On August 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of updated health assessment
On August 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain evidence of health insurance policy number
On August 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain evidence of release persons address
A damaged fence with loose wooden panels and exposed nails was observed in the outdoor play space. The damaged fence separates the play space from the facility's waste receptacles, so repairs are necessary to restrict children from the unsafe conditions.
A few areas of the facility were observed needing repairs. In the older toddler room, the wooden frame under the sink was in disrepair and hazardous due splintering wooden. A damaged ceiling tile was observed in the PreK classroom and in the hallway near the PreK classroom.
The wall in the main hall near the entrance was observed with loose chalky plaster which flaked at the touch. Chipped or peeling paint was observed in other areas of the main hall and other small areas around the facility.
Hand washing signs indicating that "A facility person and able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating was not posted at the toilet stalls in bathrooms located at the front of the facility. The school-age children's classroom bathroom was missing hand washing signs indicating hands are to be washed before eating and after toileting. The sink in the Preschool classroom did not have a hand washing. The older toddler classroom bathroom did not have a hand washing sign indicating "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating".
The emergency plan did not include evacuation accommodations for infants and toddlers.
The facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
The child care providers did not have a policy with procedures to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
The current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training certificates observed in staff members' #1, #2, and #3 filles were not provided by approved PQAS training professional.
The emergency contact form for child #1 was dated 3/3/2022 which indicates that parent had not reviewed the form in over 6 months.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $81.03 | $60.97 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.03 | $60.97 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.44 | $57.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.49 | $54.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.43 | $50.10 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.75 | $42.56 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $54.75 | $42.56 |
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 Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 20, 2026. 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 Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente last inspected?
Aug 17, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.03 for newborn, $81.03 for infant, $76.44 for young toddler, $72.49 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Giving of Self Partnership Child Development Cente?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Giving Of Self Partnership INC.
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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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