Horatio B Hackett School
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.
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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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files there was no emergency drill log on file.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the filed did not include a fire drill log.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing an FBI clearance.()
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain fire safety training.
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.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain 2 nonfamily family references.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include 12 hrs of childcare 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.
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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.
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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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