Just Children N E
Just Children N E is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 199 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 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). 7 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 #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include a current PA criminal history clearance and Disclosure statement.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training on file was from 4/3/25.
At the time of renewal inspection, diaper changing area in Room #5 had unlidded waste receptacle.
At the time of renewal inspection, file for staff person #4 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include an acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum. File of staff person #5 did not include verification of pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of age.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 and #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of inspection, there were several windows in the building with window screens that was ripped or not in good repair.
On the playground located near the side of the facility. There was a large piece of mounted play equipment that did not have adequate
During the unannounced inspection on 2/18/25, it was observed in Room 11 that there were 3 infants asleep in bouncy seats and pack and play with blankets.
During the unannounced inspection on 2/18/25, it was observed that classroom 8's capacity of 14 had been exceeded with 18 children.
During nap, at the time of inspection, three children in the infant classroom were observed sleeping in chairs. These are not the recommended rest Equpment for children.
At the time of inspection on 7/29/24, the health assessment in the file for facility child #1 expired 7/11/24.
A child receiving services (speech therapy) at facility was not directly supervised by staff at the facility during therapy session.
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #4 did not have a current health assessment documented in their records.
Staff person #1 did not have the required 12 hours of annual childcare training and/or proof of training completed by a secondary or post-secondary institution documented in record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have annual required fire safety training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, Staff person # 3 did not have an annual evaluation completed by the director and documented.
At time of inspection, staff person #5 with educational documents from another country did not have an evaluation completed to determine the equivalency in the United States and to help qualify her for her position of aide at facility.
At time of inspection, staff person # 5 did not have two non-family references documented in their record as required.
During time of inspection in room # 12, there was a container of floor cleaner sitting on the floor in the adjoining bathroom which is accessible to children.
Child #1 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record at time of inspection.
During time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in room # 5 in which the child was om care.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $64.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $33.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.00 | $28.00 |
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 Just Children N E 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 May 18, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include a current PA criminal history clearance and Disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Just Children N E?
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 Just Children N E’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Nov 3, 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 Just Children N E compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Just Children N E last inspected?
May 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Just Children N E cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Just Children N E?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Just Childen N E 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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