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Graced Early Learning Center

6010 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Graced Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 75 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 13 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
69 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
75 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 9, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 17, 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 16
Training & qualifications 16
Emergency preparedness 14
Building & playground safety 11
Health & medication 8
Background checks 5
Food & feeding 2
Transportation 2
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have written policies to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Also, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2026): “Both Policies were added to the Er Binder”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2026): “a emergency plan that provide method for staff to contact parents when an emergency arises was added to the emergency plan book.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At the time of the inspection the infant and younger toddler building did not have emergency telephone number posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Emergency Telephone Numbers were put in the same area as the other emergency numbers so that they could be easily accessible and easier to locate”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have handwashing signs posted referencing an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written was not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Handwashing signs with the correct state verbiage were added to all wash areas.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have bottles labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Staff added rubber labels back to baby bottles”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2026): “An emergency Plan with accommodations was created and added to the emergency plan binder.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At the time of the inspection the facility also did not have proof of purchase of interconnected system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Proof of purchase was added to emergency plan book.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Provider notified local traffic safety authourities via email and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care center”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
At the time of the inspection the preschool class did not have the written plan of daily activities posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Written Daily Plans were added to the wall.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of the inspection children's emergency contact forms were all incomplete.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Emergency contact forms were updated and completed”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection children #1 & 2 did not have emergency contact forms in the classroom they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Emergency contact forms were added to emergency contact file folders”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “12 hours of inspection was added to staff's file.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have verified experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Verification of experience was added to file”
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Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a valid PA Sate Police Clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Clearance was requested and added to file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan nor proof that a plan was given to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “An emergency is located in the yellow emergency preparedness plan folder”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
At the time of inspection facility's classroom (Butterfly Class) did not have tweezer, in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Tweezers were provided for first aid kit”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Health assessment was located in the incorrect section of staff's folder. Provider added it to the correct tab”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 & 3 did not and a Mantoux Test on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Staffs forms were located in the back of the staffs files. Provider put them in the correct tab”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Wholesome 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(a)
At the time of inspection facility had expired milk in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Milk was pulled out for discard but left on counter instead of being discarded right away. Staff will remove expired milk and dump immediately”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection there was documentation of fire drills or logs present at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Fire plan was updated towards the bottom”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At the time of the inspection facility did not have an annual fire detection system inspection on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Fire system was inspected”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility does not have proof of sending their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Forms were sent and signed”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility & program's use of pedestrian and vehicle routes around facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “An updated copy was provided to them”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have written polices addressing the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment onfile.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “I will have the policy posted in every classroom instead of put in a binder.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Cpr was added to staff's direct file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Fire Safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Fire safety was added to staff's file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff evaluation was added to staff's file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have verified education and experience on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider put the education and experience in the wrong section of the binder. It was moved to the front”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms or transportation plan posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “All emergency contact forms are electronic on a tablet in each classroom. Forms were printed for states reference”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have their 12 hours of annual professional development on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Mar 24, 2025): “Hours were added to staff's file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a valid PA Sate Police Clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “An updated state clearance was put in staff file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan nor proof that a plan was given to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Legal entity will ensure that the updated emergency plan is posted and available at the facility at all times and ensure that parents receive them and sign off in their handbook.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
At the time of inspection facility's classroom (Butterfly Class) did not have tweezer, in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “A pair of tweezers were put in the first aid kit”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “A health assessment form was added to staff's file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Staff health assessment was added to file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 & 3 did not and a Mantoux Test on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Staff health form was added to file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection there was documentation of fire drills or logs present at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Fire log completed in its entirety”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At the time of the inspection facility did not have an annual fire detection system inspection on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Alert one completed annual fire inspection”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility does not have proof of sending their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Updates were approved by local authority”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.14
At the time of inspection facility did not have written polices addressing the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment onfile.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Plan of correction is to make all policies accessible at all times where staff knows where they are located.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Cpr was added to staff's file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Fire Safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “A copy of fire safety was added to the Staff's file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Evaluation form was added to file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have verified education and experience on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Cda was added to staff's file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms or transportation plan posted in the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Emergency contacts were added in a file located at the front of the facility file”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have their 12 hours of annual professional development on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Pa keys detailed training report was added”
Core safety Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection facility persons #3 and 5 did not have NSOR clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 3 and 5 obtain their NSOR clearances and keep on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Core safety Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection facility persons #3 and 5 did not have NSOR clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 3 and 5 obtain their NSOR clearances and keep on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of the inspection facility persons 1, 3, and 5 did not have a biannual health access on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 1, 3 and 5 obtain their biannual physical assessment and is kept on file at all times. Legal entity will send a copy to OCDEL for proof of correction.”
Citation Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of the inspection facility persons 1, 3, and 5 did not have a biannual health access on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 1, 3 and 5 obtain their biannual physical assessment and is kept on file at all times. Legal entity will send a copy to OCDEL for proof of correction.”
Citation Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have Pediatric First / CPR training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #5 obtains Pediatric First Aid / CPR training and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will send a copy of training to OCDEL for proof of correction.”
Citation Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that the director has a complete file and submit a copy to OCDEL for [roof of correction.”
Citation Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection facility person # 4 did not have verification of experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #4 obtain verification of education and have on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy of the verified education to ODEL for proof of correction.”
Citation Nov 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Legal entity will ensure that the director has a complete file and submit a copy to OCDEL for [roof of correction.”
Core safety Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not have a NSOR clearance on file. In addition, the record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not have an updated mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will gather the needed updated clearances and add it to the staff file.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)/3270.27(f)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan needed to be updated and had not been sent to their local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Provider will update and deliver emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the preschool room was missing gloves, a bottle of water and the children emergency contact forms. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the provider added the missing items to the first aid bags.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor play equipment needed to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will clean the outdoor play equipment.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were areas of white plaster that needed to be painted green located in the bathroom (building #1).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Provider will have plaster re-painted and repaired in bathroom.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The portable sink located in the infant room (attached to the changing table) was not working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out to repair the sink located in the infant room.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3, #5 and #10 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have parents bring in updated health assessments.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Provider will add the required accommodations into the emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Building #1 (pre-school) did not have the evacuation routes/floor plan posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the evacuation routes/floor plan was printed and posted.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Provider will add a lock-down plan to the current emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have a the 10hr Health & Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have all staff complete the Health & Safety training.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #5 and #8 did not include release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the fee agreement forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #9 and #10 did not include either the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have parents add physician information into emergency contact forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #10 did not include an updated emergency contact form or financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have the parent completed an updated emergency contact form or financial agreement.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(6)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care. In addition, the record for child #1 did not include parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete missing signatures on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not have an updated health assessment for TB shot on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have staff complete and bring in updated health assessments and TB shot records.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have any reference letters on file. In addition, the record for staff #2 only had one reference letter on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Provider will have staff bring in reference letters.”
Core safety Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the renewal inspection on 2/17/22, there were 16 children that consisted of 2 infants; 6 young toddlers; and 8 older toddlers with 1 staff, 1 volunteer and one person that had no file on record at the time of the site review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Provider will have all staff take ratio training from and approved source and provider will have review ratio ongoing.”
Citation Feb 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
A trainee / individual on a working interview was caring for the children at the time of the renewal inspection and had no medical documentation on file to show that they were free from contagious diseases or that they were suitable to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Provider will have complete files on all staff and prospective employees to maintain safety of all children and staff on premises at the facility.”

“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

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 48 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jun 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Graced Early Learning Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 535-3523
State certificate # CER-00250920
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Common questions

Has Graced Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Feb 25, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a valid PA Sate Police Clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Graced Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Graced Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Graced Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jun 14, 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 Graced Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Graced Early Learning Center last inspected?

Dec 9, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Graced Early Learning Center 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 Graced Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Graced Early Learning Center.

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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