Johnson Child Care Center
Johnson Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 21). 6 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 #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance; the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance; the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background Clearance; the files did not contain request for clearances mentioned
On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of liability insurance on file at the facility.
On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did nit contain evidence of verification of education
On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of two written nonfamily references
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of updated Criminal Background Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #2 was working alone in the classroom. The file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Out of State Clearances, Staff #1 lives in Delaware. Staff #3 did not contain evidence of updated Mandated Reporter training, the training on file was dated 10/29/2018.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment. The file of Staff #5 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 8/2/2021.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of a health assessment.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR, the training on file was dated 4/8/2021.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety training
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain physicians information.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain release persons address and phone numbers.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement and emergency contact form of Child #4 did not contain evidence of being reviewed and updated at least once in a 6 month period.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administering minor first aid.
On January 11, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of two written references attesting to their ability to serve as a facility person, the file of Staff #2 contained 1 reference letter.
During review of the staff files, certification supervisor observed that the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of completion of emergency plan training within the previous 12 month period.
During review of children's files, certification supervisor observed that the health assessments for children #1, #2 and #4 were all dated more than 12 months ago. They all required updates by or before February 2022.
During review of the children's files, certification supervisor observed that the emergency contact and agreement forms for children #3 and #4 were completed more than months prior to inspection date.
During renewal inspection, certification supervisor did not observe the regulations or instructions for contacting the regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.39 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.77 | $39.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.12 | $26.32 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.12 | $26.32 |
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 Johnson Child Care Center 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 Oct 24, 2025 (background checks): “On October 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance; the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background Clearance and Child Abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Johnson Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Johnson Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Johnson Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 18, 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 Johnson Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Johnson Child Care Center last inspected?
Oct 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Johnson Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.39 for older toddler, $55.77 for preschool, $53.12 for young school-age, $53.12 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Johnson Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Johnson Child Care Center INC.
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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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