Lassin Early Learning Center
10800 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 4
Lassin Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 164 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 28 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 28). 13 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 #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6
Core-safety citations
22
Other citations
7
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 6, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
6
Training & qualifications
5
Health & medication
4
Emergency preparedness
4
Supervision
4
Records & paperwork
3
Child protection
1
Background checks
1
Citations, newest first
Follow-up
Mar 6, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Continued Non-Compliance: At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, file of staff person #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that an employee evaluation was completed for staff #2 by 3/4/2026. As of 3/6/26, staff evaluation was not provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “An annual evaluation was completed for employee #1 on 3/9/2026. This was reviewed with the employee, signed off on, and placed in the employee file, along with submission to DHS on 3/16/2026.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation
Mar 6, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Continued Non-Compliance: At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 for the position of a group supervisor. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated a copy of the employee's diploma and degree have been collected and submitted for evaluation to ECE Evaluation to have this translated. A copy of the translated degree will be submitted to DHS once we receive documentation or verification that the process of translation is completed. The employee will be considered an Aide and not left alone with children until a copy of this is available. Provider's correction date was 2/25. As of 3/6/26, US equivalency of staff person #1 diploma is not provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “Employee #2 will submit degree translation requirements to ECE to have foreign degrees translated for DHS qualification purposes. The employee will remain in volunteer status until education is verified and she will be not counted in ratio with children until degree equivalency is obtained.”
Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(7)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, a health assessment for Staff Person #1 was submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician's office, it was confirmed that the health assessment had not been completed by the office on the date indicated on the document. Based on this verification, the health assessment submitted for Staff Person #1 has been determined to be fraudulent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Upon notice that the health assessment submitted by Staff Person #1 was fraudulent, the employee is being terminated for falsification of required documentation.”
Citation
Feb 9, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #1 did not have current health assessment. Health assessment submitted for Staff Person #1 has been determined to be fraudulent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Staff Person #1 is being terminated and is no longer permitted to work at the facility.”
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, identification of child maltreatment policy was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “A Child Maltreatment Policy was submitted. Revisions to this policy updated and sent 2/25/2026.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at the sink located in the bathroom in Room #1 and sink in Room #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Both a handwashing procedure posting and "When to Wash" posting was placed at both sinks on 2/3/2026. Pictures of both sinks have been submitted to verify this was completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 1/22/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Parents will provide an updated child health report.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26 observed that emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “FELS has developed a policy that details accommodations made for infants, toddlers, and special needs, and submitted it on 2/9/2026.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26 observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “An annual emergency drill will be completed by 3/4/26. Corresponding documentation has will completed and submitted to DHS for review.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26 observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to OEM@phila.gov.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The emergency management plan was originally sent to both the local and county municipalities. The emergency management plan was also emailed to OEM@phila.gov and email verification was submitted to DHS.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, file of staff person #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 6, 2026): “An employee evaluation was completed for staff #3 by 3/4/2026. This has been submitted to DHS to indicate it was completed and reviewed with the employee.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 for the position of a group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 6, 2026): “A copy of the employee's diploma and degree have been collected and submitted for evaluation to ECE Evaluation to have this translated. A copy of the translated degree will be submitted to DHS once we receive documentation or verification that the process of translation is completed. The employee…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection on 1/20/26, file of child #2 and #3 did not include current child service report/assessment that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development. Last assessment on file of child #3 was from 2/25/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Staff will conduct assesssment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #2 included only 7 hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “This employee was provided a list of applicable trainings to meet the 12-hour requirement, all listed on the PD registry. She has completed eight of the twelve hours required and is completing the remaining four hours via a self-paced course on the PD Registry called Collaborating for Inclusive…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Show 15 older citations
Citation
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection, the restrooms floors and toilets in two rear classrooms were dirty and in need of cleaning. There was paint peeling on the vanity in room #1, which could pose a hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The toilets will be repaired or replaced. The vanity will be repaired or replaced.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of complying with all CPSL (NSOR) requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “All staff will get proof of CPSL requirements.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were areas in the classroom bathrooms that were dirty near the toilets and in the corners.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “The restrooms will be cleaned.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
There was a broken toilet (handel) in the preschool classroom at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “The toilet handle will be repaired.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
There was no written proof of emergency plan training in the file for staff #2 at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “Staff will be trained on the emergency process.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
The facility reported a child was inside classroom (8) for twenty-five minutes while the class was outside at the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2023): “Staff #2 was terminated. Staff #1 was reassigned and will be working with a senior staffer. All facility children will be supervised at all times and attendance will be checked at every doorway.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
A child was left unsupervised in a hallway bathroom outside of the classroom for less than 1 min by staff person #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2023): “Please see attached document that staff will be completing for a period of three months. All staff shall complete Name to Face card roll calls every 30 minutes. Staff shall document their active supervision and will be required to turn in these forms daily.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff # 1-3 at facility accidently left a child unattended and unsupervised in one of the gated playgrounds on the facility premises for approximately 1 min and 32 secs as observed on video playback at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Staff #1-3 will be required to complete 2 hours of supervision training thorough Better Kid Care. In addition, staff #1-3 will each be suspended without pay for two days. As a center, Active Supervision Protocol will be reviewed during an in-person meeting attended by all center staff including…”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
A child (who also had a one on one assigned to them through an outside agency) in room #5 left the room and was in the hallway for approximately 1 minute unsupervised by staff person #1 and/or #2, who were assigned to supervise the children in the space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “Staff person #1 and #2 shall be required to complete 2 hours of supervision training through Better Kid Care. In addition, the one on one from outside agency was removed and reassigned outside of facility. A door alarm shall also be installed on the doors of room#5 to help notify staff when anyone…”
Citation
Nov 2, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
During time of inspection, the spray bottle in room #3 used for sanitizing diapering area was not labeled with its contents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “At time of inspection, when it was brought to the attention of the staff that the bottle used for sanitizing the diapering area was not labeled the staff immediately labeled the contents of the bottle during inspection visit.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, room #4 (missing scissors, soap, tape, & twieezers), #5 (missing tweezers) and #8 (water needed) did not have all required items inside the first aid kit as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “All first aid kits shall be supplied with missing items and shall be checked regularly to ensure that all required items are inside all first aid kits in each classroom.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)
During time of inspection, room #5 did not have the cots labeled for individual use as required. In addition, room # 8 and 9 did not have 2 ft of space on three sides of the rest equipment while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “All rest equipment shall be labeled for individual use as required. In addition, the correct spacing of rest equipment shall be reviewed with staff and checked to ensure that there is 2 ft of space on three sides of rest equipment while in use.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
Child # 1-4 did not have required immunization of influenza documented in their records or signed immunization exemption forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “The parents of child #1-4 shall provide updated shot records with immunization for influenza or signed immunization exemption forms shall be documented in their child's record as required.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Group Sup responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 & #2 did not have evaluations completed for their degrees obtained outside of the U.S. to confirm their qualifications to meet the position of Group Supervisor at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “Both staff persons #1 and #2 shall have their degrees professionally evaluated to verify their qualifications for their positions at facility as required per regulations.”
Citation
Nov 2, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, The parents of child # 4 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “The parents of child # 4 shall provide the address of the person to whom their child may be released documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
“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
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
May 11, 2023
Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Mar 3, 2023
Self-reported violation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $74.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.80 | $51.20 |
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
164 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Feb 23, 2027
Programs
PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator
Federation Daycare Services INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 677-7191
State certificate #
CER-00253597
Common questions
Has Lassin Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Feb 9, 2026 (child protection): “At the time of renewal inspection on 1/20/26, a health assessment for Staff Person #1 was submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician's office, it was confirmed that the health assessment had not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lassin Early Learning Center?
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 Lassin Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 7, 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 Lassin Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lassin Early Learning Center last inspected?
Mar 6, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lassin Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for young toddler, $74.00 for older toddler, $66.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lassin Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Federation Daycare Services 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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