Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School
Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School 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 7 times. The state cited 57 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 57). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 1-11 did not include the updated disclosure statement.
At the time of the inspection, the bathroom sink in room 113 did not include a handwashing sign.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 & 6 did not include the pediatric cpr & first aid training certification.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2, 4, 7, & 9 did not include the annual fire safety training.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 3 & 9 did not include the health and safety training.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the enrolling parents home and work addresses.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #5 did not include the policy number of the health insurance.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the address of the release person of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 10/21/25 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Approximately at 3:25 PM, child #1-#5 were observed standing outside of the doorway while the other remaining children and staff person #1 were inside of the class. On-going non-compliance, staff person #2 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.
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At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7, #8, #9 and #11 were unable to name the children in their primary care groups. Staff person #10 was observed not physically present with the children in their group. Certification representative observed children in the hallway, stairwell and classroom.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include the emergency plan training.
At the time of the inspection, the Pediatric CPR & First Aid certificate of staff person #3 expired in June, 2025.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 included a fire safety training dated 9/7/24.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 - #6 did not include a staff evaluation.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not obtain their NSOR and had a Department of Education FBI clearances.
At the time of the inspection, the file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 was missing the initial health report.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 did not have the fire safety training on file.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7 and #9 has not completed the health and safety required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not have their high school diploma.
At the time of the inspection, the file of children #3 and #7 were missing the health coverage and policy number.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 was missing the address, the file of child #4 was missing the phone number and address, and the file of child #7 was missing the address of the designated individual by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was missing consent for emergency medical care and the file of child #7 was missing consent for emergency medical care and administration of medication or special dietary needs.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was missing consent for administration of minor first aid and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading and the file of child #7 was missing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 was missing two nonfamily references.
At the time of the inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2, #7, #8 and #9 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of emergency plan training within the 12-month time frame. Observed staff person #2 and #3's file did not include verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1 and #3's health assessments did not include a physical examination. Where it states on the form whether a physical was conducted it was left blank.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility did not have verification of emergency drill conducted.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the operator did not verification that emergency plans were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the liability insurance on the premises was expired as of 9/1/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired on 6/30/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's fire safety training expired on 6/23/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's water safety training expired on 6/15/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of Health and Safety CCDBG training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1 and #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #5, and child #6 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #4, and child #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #4, and child #6 did not include information on the child's special needs
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include health insurance coverage information and child #1 and child #6 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22 it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The records of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #6 did not include parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #6 did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contained 12 clock hours of child care training. Director submitted 8 hours
During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21, it was observed that there were no handwashing signs in the bathrooms.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain an initial health report and review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP, or a letter of exemption.
During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain the correct health and safety training as required by the CCDBG.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | — |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | — |
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 Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School 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 Apr 6, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 1-11 did not include the updated disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 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 Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School last inspected?
Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for young school-age, $47.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Methodist Services.
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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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