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Methodist Services-Louis H Farrell Elem School

8300 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
53 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
57 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 22, 2021 · 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 24
Training & qualifications 19
Emergency preparedness 5
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Supervision 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 1-11 did not include the updated disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Provider will provide to license rep the disclosure statements for staff #1 - #11.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the inspection, the bathroom sink in room 113 did not include a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will provide to license rep photographic proof that a handwashing sign is included in the bathroom sink in room 113.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 & 6 did not include the pediatric cpr & first aid training certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will ensure that staff #2 and #6 complete pediatric cpr and first aid training. Staff #2 and #6 willnot be left alone with the students until corrected”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2, 4, 7, & 9 did not include the annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “Provider will send to license rep completed fire safety certs for staff #2, #4, #7, and #9. Any staff unable to complete by 4/24, employment will be paused until completion. Staff #2 last day of employment was 4/17/26.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 3 & 9 did not include the health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will ensure that staff #3 and #9 have completed an up to date health and safety training. Any staff unable to complete by 4/24, employment will be paused until completion.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will send to license rep the verification child care experience for staff #4.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the enrolling parents home and work addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will provide to license rep parents home and work addresses for students #1 - #5. Any student unable to provide required info by due date, enrollment will be paused.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #5 did not include the policy number of the health insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will send to license rep policy number for student #5. If policy number is not provided for student #5, participation will be paused.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Provider will send to license rep the address of the release person for students #1 - #5. If it is not completed by correction date, students participation will be paused.”
Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “Program director will ensure that staff #2 know the names of the children in his primary group such as name exercises, name tags, name association games, etc. Staff #1 will follow program policies and procedures as to always have an eye and vision of where the kids are at, at all times. Program…”
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Core safety Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Program Director will ensure that staff #6-#10 are able to name students in the program and that staff #11 be present at all times with the children. Staff #6 -#11 will take and review active supervision training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include the emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “Program director will go over emergency planning with staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of the inspection, the Pediatric CPR & First Aid certificate of staff person #3 expired in June, 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2025): “Staff #3 will get Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within the correction date. If this is not done, then staff #3 will not be permitted to be left alone with students.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 included a fire safety training dated 9/7/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “Program director will ensure that staff #5 completes fire safety training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 - #6 did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2025): “Program director will ensure staff evaluations will be completed for staff #1-#6.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “Program director will ensure that program staff receive information needed for emergency contact for: address to persons released.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not obtain their NSOR and had a Department of Education FBI clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2024): “Provider will provide a copy of staff #1 NSOR and obtain a state regulated FBI Clearance.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.181(a)
At the time of the inspection, the file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 was missing the initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Provider will request and provide missing health assessments of children #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7. Child # 3 is no longer attending the facility.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 did not have the fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “Staff person #5 obtained their fire and safety training certificate.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2024): “Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #6, #7, and #9-- will have until 11/5/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been…”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 600 hrs training/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not have their high school diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2024): “Provider will provide a copy of staff #2 high school diploma.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the file of children #3 and #7 were missing the health coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2024): “Provider will request missing health coverage and policy #'s from child #3 and #7 from parents.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2024): “Provider will request and provide missing emergency contact information from parents of child #2, #4 and #7.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2024): “Provider will request and provide missing consent of medical are for child #1 and missing consent for emergency medical care and administration of medication or special dietary needs of child #7.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2024): “Provider will request and provide missing consent for administration of minor first aid and for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wadding for child #1 and missing consent of administration of minor first aid for child #7.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 was missing two nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2024): “Provider will request and provide two nonfamily references for staff #1.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation 55 Pa. Code §3270.11(c)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “Provider will provide pediatric first aid/CPR courses to staff #1, #2, #7, #8 and #9 immediately and scan in certificates.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Provider will include continuity of operations in facility emergency plan.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will review emergency plan at the initial employment with new staff members.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Director will send in corrected form for staff #1 and #3 of health assessment.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility did not have verification of emergency drill conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Emergency drills will be conducted annually and posted per verification.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will submit updated emergency plans to local municipality annually.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the liability insurance on the premises was expired as of 9/1/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Updated liability insurance will be posted at location on information board.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Staff #1 will complete and submit cpr & first-aid training.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's fire safety training expired on 6/23/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Staff #1 complete and submit fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Water safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's water safety training expired on 6/15/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Staff #1 will send up to date water safety certificate.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will send staff #2health and safety training.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will send in child #2's address of child's physician or source of medical care.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will send in child #1 and #3 work addresses and telephone numbers of enrolling parent.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will send in child #1 written consent signed by parent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will send student #2 health insurance coverage policy number.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Director will send in child #2 and #3 information of individual release to, address, number.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Director will send in parental consent of administration of minor first aid for child #1 and #2.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Staff #1 will complete 12 hrs of child care training.”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 will complete training as required”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Evaluations will be completed for Staff #1 and Staff #2”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver completes the application fully”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver completes the application fully”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver completes the application fully”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver completes the application fully”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver completes the application fully”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver completes the application fully”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff will ensure caregiver fills out the application completely”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Staff completed 4 hours of training”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21, it was observed that there were no handwashing signs in the bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2022): “Hand washing signs were copied and placed in all bathrooms”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “An initial health report including immunization status will be handed in for child #1 and child #2. If documents are not provided by March 25 they will not be able to attend the program until they can be provided”
Citation Dec 22, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)/3270.31(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Provider had employee complete the correct training, submitted document and it will be kept in facility person's 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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Dec 9, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 18, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Methodist Services
Hours Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 877-1925
State certificate # CER-00256271
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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