Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC
Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 14). All 14 came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection, it was observed that there was one staff and 5 children ranging in age from infant to preschool.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility one had one staff in the building with 5 children.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff #, did not include a signed disclosure statement.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's outside play space need to be clean up.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have written feeding schedule for their two infants.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility has not sent a copy of their emergency plan to their local municipality.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include child care experience.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the heating vents are extremely hot and accessible to children.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Abusive head trauma
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $58.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $51.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $40.00 |
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 Journey to Treasure Box Daycare 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 Jun 29, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the inspection, it was observed that there was one staff and 5 children ranging in age from infant to preschool.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 21, 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 Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC last inspected?
Jun 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Journey to Treasure Box Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Journey To Treasure Box Daycare 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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