Juliet Askew Child Care
Juliet Askew Child Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 24 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 27). 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 #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, it was observed that child #1, and child #2 were confined in their crib for approximately 20 minutes while staff #1 and staff #2 were feeding the young toddlers.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, the file for child # 3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, it was observed that the childcare spaces did not have Emergency Contact Forms in the space.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement was not updated within a 6-month period. The last date the documents were reviewed was 2/21/2025.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, the file for child #5 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, the file for staff person #1 was reviewed and there was an FBI Clearance dated 10/2/2019 which was not dated within 60 months as required. (See code Sheet for hire date)
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, it was observed that the room in the back upstairs was not in compliance with required staff/child ratio. The youngest child in the room was 14 months old and there was one staff to 6 children in the room.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, it was observed that there was paint chipping on the yellow and blue wall in the front room.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, it was observed that a floor rug under the table was curling at the ends and was a tripping hazard.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, it was observed that a bookcase in the front room was not secured to the wall and was a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, the file for child #2 was reviewed and the most recent health report in the file was dated 12/8/22 which is not within a twelve-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, it was observed that an updated emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, it was observed that the local traffic safety authorities were not notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/10/2024, the file for child #1 was reviewed and did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/19/2023, certification representative observed that in the pre-k room there were toxic substances accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/19/2023, certification representative observed that a first aid kit was accessible to children in the toddler room.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/19/2023, certification representative observed that the windows and glass doors in the pre-K room did not have visual identification on them.
During renewal inspection dated 10/19/23, certification representative observed that the hand washing signs throughout the facility did not have the specific wording required in 3270.82(h) regulation.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/19/2023, certification representative observed that child #1 was asleep in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #2 CONTAINS FBI CLEARANCES DATED 06.27.17 WHICH IS MORE THAN 60-MONTHS OLD (SEE CODE SHEET). STAFF PERSON #3 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 08.09.15.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE (SEE LIS CODE): HEALTH AND SAFETY BASICS TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION OF CLASSROOM AID.
Several staff had expired clearances at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff #1 had FBI clearance results that had last taken place on 5/10/16; Staff #2 had mandated reporter training that had taken place on 8/12/15; Staff #3 had a mandated reporter training that had taken place on 8/19/15; Facility person did not have the results for their NSOR, Child Abuse, or State Criminal at the time of the renewal inspection.
Release person's address was not present on the Emergency Contact form at the time of the renewal inspection.
Review of files reveal that Staff # 1 did not have a current health assessment as their last health assessment took place in 2019; Staff #2 did not present TB results at the time of the renewal inspection; Staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file to also confirm freedom from communicable diseases; Staff #6 did not have a health form to confirm their physical or TB results at the time of the renewal inspection.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $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 Juliet Askew Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 23, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2025, it was observed that child #1, and child #2 were confined in their crib for approximately 20 minutes while staff #1 and staff #2 were feeding the young toddlers.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Juliet Askew Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Juliet Askew Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Juliet Askew Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 23, 2020. 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 Juliet Askew Child Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Juliet Askew Child Care last inspected?
Oct 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Juliet Askew Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Juliet Askew Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Juliet Askew.
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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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