Jarrett Dargan LLC
Jarrett Dargan LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 37 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 34). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,065 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection the files for Staff Person #1 showed a valid driver's license from New Jersey. During inspection, staff person #1 acknowledged living in New Jersey within the past 5 yrs. The files for Staff Person #1 did not include out of state clearances or documentation of residency in Pennsylvania for the past 5 years.
At the time of inspection, there were blankets in the cribs and boppy pillows hanging on sides of cribs with infants sleeping in each of these cribs.
At the time of inspection, fencing used to block children's access to brush and debris was broken with sharp edges exposed to children's play area.
At the time of inspection, an electrical outlet in the front preschool room and one electrical outlet in the second infant room were missing outlet covers.
At the time of inspection, there were sections of peeling and chipping paint in the front preschool classroom and infant room.
At the time of inspection, one of the children's rest mats in the preschool classroom was torn at the seam exposing the filling.
At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sitting in a high chair with straps not being used as manufacturer intended.
At the time of inspection, an infant crib with a child in it did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.
At the time of inspection, the temperature inside of the refrigerator towards the front of the kitchen measured a temperature of 50 degrees F.
At the time of inspection, Staff Person #2 was observed placing a soiled diaper on a shelf at children's level and not directly in a hands free trash can.
At the time of inspection, files for Child #5 was missing the addresses for person's listed as Emergency Release Contact.
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At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
At the time of inspection, uncovered outlets were observed in the infant and pre-school/school-age childcare spaces that were accessible to children.
At the time of inspection, a can of paint primer was observed sitting on the floor by the door leading into the childcare space accessible to children. Unlabeled cleaning products were also observed in an unlock cabinet under the small sink in the hallway accessible to children.
At the time of inspection, the first aid kit near children's eating area was missing soap.
At the time of inspection, peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on each side wall of the doorway leading to the outdoor play area. Damaged/peeling paint was also observed on the floorboards and on the short wall directly adjacent from the doorway that separates a sectioned off childcare space from the hallway. Peeling paint was also observed on the following: Side walls leading to the kitchen area and back bathrooms. Side walls in older toddler childcare space.
At the time of inspection, the 1st bathroom in the back of the facility next to the kitchen, toilet knob fixture was extremely loose and hanging improperly out of the tank.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification of the facility's Safe Routes being submitted to the local safety authorities.
At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Financial Agreements did not provide the services included. Children #3 through #5 Child Service Reports were not dated to determine if reports are being completed during the required 6-month review.
At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Financial Agreement Forms did not state if the facility offers any additional services.
At the time of inspection, child #3 Emergency Contact Form did not include the parent's work addresses and work telephone numbers.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 completed 6 out of the 12 required annual clock hours of childcare training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/10/23 it was observed volunteer person# 2 file did not include FBI clearances, NSOR clearances, or mandated reporter training, Volunteer persons# 3 file did not include NSOR clearances, mandated reporter training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer persons# 2 and 3 file did not include completion of emergency plan training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed the classroom 3 sleeping area main wall electrical protective outlet covers.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed the first aid kit located in classroom#2 was missing tweezers.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed in the classroom #2 ceiling light was blown out.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed infant sleeping in a bouncing chair.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed that volunteer persons#2 file did not include TB results volunteer person#3 file did not include health assessment or TB results. Volunteer persons# 2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of the hire date.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer persons # 2 did not complete health safety training or Pediatric first aid /CPR training; and volunteer person#3 file did not include verification of completed health and safety training within 90 days of hire date.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed staff person#1 and volunteer persons# 2 file did not include documentation of completed written evaluation of within the last 12 months.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/10/23 it was observed that volunteer persons # 2, and 3; staff person #4 and 5 file did not include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, or verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer person# 2 and 3 file did not include 2 nonfamily related reference.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer person#2 caring for total of 9 children unsupervised.
“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.) | $59.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $47.00 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $41.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $39.00 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $29.00 |
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 Jarrett Dargan LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Aug 4, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection the files for Staff Person #1 showed a valid driver's license from New Jersey. During inspection, staff person #1 acknowledged living in New Jersey within the past 5 yrs. The files for Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Jarrett Dargan LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Jarrett Dargan LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Jarrett Dargan LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 1, 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 Jarrett Dargan LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,065 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Jarrett Dargan LLC last inspected?
Aug 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Jarrett Dargan LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for infant, $47.00 for young toddler, $41.00 for older toddler, $39.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Jarrett Dargan LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jarrett Dargan LLC.
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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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