Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #59 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 01/08/2025, the facilities Emergency Plan did not provide for a method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises, and once an emergency has ended to provide information regarding reunification.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 01/08/2025, the facilities Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $72.00 | $70.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $72.00 | $70.00 |
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 Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 20, 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 Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #59 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila last inspected?
Jan 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for preschool, $72.00 for young school-age, $72.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mercy Neighborhood Ministries 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.
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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