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Horatio B Hackett School

2143 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Horatio B Hackett School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 35 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 35). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 87% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 23, 2024 · 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 12
Training & qualifications 11
Emergency preparedness 6
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Building & playground safety 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #5 does not include an NSOR clearance (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26). Staff #8 file does not include FBI or NSOR (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26) clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Provider will no longer have staff #5 and staff #8 work in a childcare position at the facility until they receive their FBI and NSOR clearances.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative viewed the facility files, and the file did not include a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants Announcement C-24-02.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will get a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for staff #4.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #8 did not include the test results of the TB.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain the test results of the TB for staff #8.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #7 did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1, staff #2 and staff #7 trained in fire safety training.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate but file did include a bachelor's degree in sports management, but the transcript did not include30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2026): “Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #4.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 children's files and the file for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will have parents of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 completely fill out the emergency contact form that includes the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 and will put into their personnel file.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #7 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare training and place the record of the training in the staff file.”
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Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files there was no emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the filed did not include a fire drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will conduct a fire drill and log the required information on the fire drill log to be used to record fire drills.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 (2/25/22 health and safety) did not include the 1-hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. Since the 1hr update isn't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 obtain the 2-part 6-hr health and safety training and have them supervised until part-1 of the training is completed.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #8 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric CPR/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include verification of education. Staff #2 file did not include verification of employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #2 and staff #3. Provider will obtain verification of employment for staff #2.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will produce and print out the agreement form and have the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 sign it.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will get the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care from the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 and put it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will have parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. completely fill out the emergency contact form and its entirety.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Provider will obtain the health insurance information for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5.and put it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files of staff #2, staff #3, staff #5 and staff #8 did not include verification of name, address, telephone number and age
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will make a copy of id and put it in the files of staff #2, staff #3, staff #5 and staff #8.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7 and staff #8 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7 and staff #8.”
Core safety Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing an FBI clearance.()
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 obtain their FBI clearance and put it into their file.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended in order to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr. health and safety training update or the 10-hr. revised health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 take the 10 hr. revised health and safety training or submit the1hr update”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 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)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid course from an approved PQAS certified provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will provide staff #2 with fire safety training and place a record of the training in the staff's file.(STAFF PERSON WAS REPLACED)”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #2 did not include the verification of education or years of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will obtain proof of childcare experience in the file of staff #1 and add both a verification of education and childcare experience to the file of staff #2.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain 2 nonfamily family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will obtain two nonfamily references for staff #1 and put into their personnel file.”
Citation Sep 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 take the required 12 hrs of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator After-School All-Stars Philadelphia/Camden
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00251359
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Common questions

Has Horatio B Hackett School 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 Jan 6, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #5 does not include an NSOR clearance (has a receipt that they applied for it on1/5/26). Staff #8 file does not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Horatio B Hackett School?

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

What is Horatio B Hackett School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 27, 2025. 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 Horatio B Hackett School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Horatio B Hackett School last inspected?

Jan 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Horatio B Hackett School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is After-School All-Stars Philadelphia/Camden.

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.

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