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Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II

7136 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 88 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 23 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 23). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
3 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 7, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 2023 · 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 9
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 2
Building & playground safety 2
Other standards 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 30, 2025 Complaint investigation Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
On 10/27/25, staff member #1 took a child into the kitchen and while in the kitchen the child was accidently burnt on the hand/ wrist due to touching a hot oven.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff member #1 has been suspended from work at the facility until the investigation has concluded. Staff member #1 will complete a training entitled "Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe" prior to returning to work. The director and provider conducted an emergency staff meeting with…”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 included a health assessment dated 3/30/23, over the 24 period. Also, the health assessment observed did not include the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Staff member #2 will submit an updated health assessment signed and dated by a medical professional within the past 24 months which includes the medical professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The director will ensure staff member #2 submits a health assessment…”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a health assessment dated 8/27/2025 which was not signed by a medical professional with professional title. Nor did the health assessment for staff member #1 include the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Staff member #1 will submit a health assessment signed by a medical professional with the medical provider's professional title. The health assessment for staff member #1will include the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care and will be dated within 24…”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include a Child Service Reports completed and signed by the child's parent within the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “The staff will complete a Child Service Report for child #1 and child #2 which will be signed/dated by the child's parent to document their receipt of the information. The director will ensure copies of the signed/dated Child Service Reports shared with the parents for the children listed is…”
Core safety Apr 24, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Two kids were play fighting and staff member #1 grabbed one child by the arm, that child slapped the staff person's face. Staff member #1 then grabbed the child's arm tight.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Staff member #1 will not use any form of physical punishment on enrolled children. The director met with staff member #1 to reiterate that the facility does not tolerate the use of physical discipline on children and the staffer sign a document indicating that the individual was informed of the…”
Core safety Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained an invalid FBI Clearance dated 7/24/2018 and an expired Mandated Reporter training certificate dated 10/02/2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Staff member #1 will not working in a child care setting until her completed updated FBI clearance, dated less than 60 months from the date requested; is on file at the facility. Staff member #1 will submit an updated Mandated Reporter training certificated dated less than 60 months from the date…”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
9At the time of inspection, the file for child #3 contained a health report dated 9/03/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “The director will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain an updated health report for the child, which has been completed and signed by a medical professional within the last 12 months.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3; hired more than 90 days, was missing verification of completion of the PA Health and Safety Update 1- hour training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Staff member #3 submitted verification of completion of the "Get Started with Centered-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" Revised 10-hour training to meet compliance. The director will ensure the training certificate verifying completion of the required health and safety training topics is…”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate (GED) which is necessary to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Staff member #2 will submit verification of a high school diploma or GED, necessary to qualify for the position as an assistant group supervisor. To qualify for the position, of an aide; verification of at least an eighth-grade education is required. The director will ensure staff member #2 submits…”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not contain a Child Service Report signed and dated by the child's parent in the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “The director will ensure that child care staff complete a Child Service Report for child #1. The director and staff will ensure the completed Child Service Report is reviewed, signed and dated by child #1's parent to indicate they have received the information. The Child Services Reports completed…”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 only contained 1 written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Staff member #4 will submit 1 additional written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The director will ensure that the reference letter for staff member #4 is maintained in the person's file at the facility.”
Core safety Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed a staff person in the Pre-K room named five children out of the six she was responsible for supervising.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Each teacher will keep student name tags with pictures in their possession of students they are responsible for. Staff will hand off student tags to staff when being relieved.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room was child accessible.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Assure the emergency bag is out of reach of students. Staff will store emergency bag on the hook in the classroom closet.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room did not include gloves. Observed the first-aid kit in the indoor play space did not include medical tape. Corrected on-site 9/14/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Corrected on site.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #1 and #2's health reports did not include verification of updated influenza vaccines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Parent/guardian submit updated medical health record with required corrections, including letter signed opting out of flu vaccine.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #2's health report did not include whether the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Parent/guardian submit updated medical health record with required corrections.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Staff person submit updated health record including the required information.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician. Observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician. Corrected on site 9/14/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Corrected on site.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #1 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Parent/guardian completed emergency contact for in its totality.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Also observed the emergency contact information 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, Oct 16, 2023): “Parent/guardian completed the emergency contact form in its totality.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Parent/guardian signed giving permission/consent for the child to receive emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.”
Citation Sep 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “Parent/guardian signed consent for transportation.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Oct 30, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 24, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $78.00 $46.80
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $78.00 $46.80
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $76.60 $46.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $36.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.00 $30.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.00 $30.00

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

Capacity 88 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 15, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jun 25, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Jitb JRS Arrow At The Gate Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:30 AM–6:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 722-1725
State certificate # CER-00247520
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Common questions

Has Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II 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 Apr 24, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “Two kids were play fighting and staff member #1 grabbed one child by the arm, that child slapped the staff person's face. Staff member #1 then grabbed the child's arm tight.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jun 25, 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 Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #966 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II last inspected?

Oct 7, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for newborn, $78.00 for infant, $76.60 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Jitb JRS Arrow at the Gate II?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jitb JRS Arrow At The Gate Learning Center INC.

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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