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Ludlow Boys & Girls Club

1323 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 33 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 33). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Training & qualifications 7
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 3
Transportation 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file of staff #1 and staff #2 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 complete PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. Staff #1 and staff #2 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include an updated result of NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Provider will obtain the required clearance for staff #2. Staff #2 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, and staff #6 does not include the correct PA Criminal (reason Child Care Act 33 and not employment).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Provider will obtain the required clearance for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, and staff #6. CORRECTED ON-SITE..”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through in the cafeteria (childcare space) children were walking out of the cafeteria to go to the restroom with no staff present while staff #3 and staff #4 were standing in the cafeteria.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Provider will have staff #3 and staff #4 take a minimum of 2hrs of training regarding the supervision of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative viewed the facility files, and the file did not include a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants Announcement C-24-02.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will get a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was no gloves in the first aid kit in the childcare space (cafetaria).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will obtain gloves and add it to the first aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the file did not include an annual emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file. CORRECTED ON-SITE”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file of staff #5 and staff #6 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Provider will have staff #5 and staff #6 complete PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. Staff #5 and staff #6 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Provider will have staff #3 take the 2-part 6 hr. Health and safety and have Staff #3 supervised at all times until part 1 of the training is completed but will still need to obtain part 2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an annual employee evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Provider will provide a staff evaluation for staff #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will have parents of child #1 completely fill out the emergency contact form that includes the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will have the insurance policy coverage put into the emergency contact form for child #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file of child #1 did not include the address and telephone number for the release person on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will obtain the address and telephone number for the release person from the parent of child #1 add it on the emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no emergency contact forms in the childcare spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will put completed emergency contact forms in every childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include a verification of education and staff #1, and staff #5 did not include a verification of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will obtain verification of education and experience for staff #1, staff #5 and staff #6 and will put in their files.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include two non-family references, included one.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Provider will obtain one non-family references for staff #5”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #4 (has 10hrs), staff did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Provider will have staff #4 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare training and place the record of the training in the staff file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Core safety Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2, AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE SIGNATURE OF A WITNESS ON THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL SIGN AS WITNESS FOR STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 AND WILL HAVE SOMEONE WITNESS FOR STAFF #1 ON THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, AND STAFF #4 DID NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FOR STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE CAFATERIA, WHERE THE CHILDCARE SPACE IS LOCATED, DID NOT INCLUDE GLOVES, SOAP AND SCISSORS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL STOCK THE FIRST AID KIT WITH MISSING ITEMS.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHOURITES WAS NOT INCLUDED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL WRITE AND SEND NOTIFICATION TO THEIR LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITES INFORMING THEM OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILTY AND THE PROGRAMS USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILDCARE FACILITY ANNUALLY AND WILL KEEP A RECORD ON FILE.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE POLICEY FOR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND CHILD MALTREATMENT DID NOT INCLUDE THE PREVENTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT PER ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-03
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA AND CHILD MALTREATMENT POLICY TO INCLUDE THE PREVENTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A SIGNATURE OF THE OPERATOR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL ADD A SIGNATURE AND DATE TO THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD #2”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ADMISSION DATE OF CHILD #2, ON THE AGREEMENT FORM”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACTY FORM FOR CHILD #1, AND CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE CHILDS SPECIAL NEEDS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, AND CHILD #4 INCLUDE THE INFORMATION ON THE CHILDS SPECIAL NEEDS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DIDNT INCLUDE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1, CHILD #2, AND CHILD #3 ADD THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACTY FORM FOR CHILD #1 DIDNT INCLUDE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENT FOR CHILD #1 ADD THE ADDRESSESFOR THE RELEASE PERSONS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN VERFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 AND PUT IN THE STAFF FILES. PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A COPY OF VERFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT FROM THE MAIN OFFICE FOR STAFF #1.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR TRAINING, STAFF #3 PAST THE 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #3 COMPLETE PEDIATRIC FIRST AND PEDIATRIC CPR TRAINING. THE SCHEDULED DATE IS APRIL 23, 2025. UNTIL THEN STAFF #3 WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NOT A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE POSTED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN AND POST THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION ACCESSIBLE TO PARENTS.”
Citation Oct 4, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no pick up and drop off procedures posted on facility board.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “Provider will post the facility's pick up and drop off procedure.”
Citation Oct 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2024): “Provider will have staff #1 take the required 12 hrs of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Boys & Girls Clubs Of Philadelphia
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00255439
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Common questions

Has Ludlow Boys & Girls Club had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 10, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include an updated result of NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ludlow Boys & Girls Club?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ludlow Boys & Girls Club since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Ludlow Boys & Girls Club’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 19, 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 Ludlow Boys & Girls Club compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #958 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ludlow Boys & Girls Club last inspected?

Mar 19, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Ludlow Boys & Girls Club?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Boys & Girls Clubs Of Philadelphia.

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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.

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