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Mi Casita Poplar

2601 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Philadelphia County
5 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Mi Casita Poplar is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 146 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 35 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
4 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 6, 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

Building & playground safety 10
Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 8
Caregiver conduct 3
Background checks 2
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026 the file for staff #3 was viewed and did not contain completed out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. (See the code sheet for hire date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Facility person #3 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 7/22/2026 because she does not have the required out of state clearances.”
Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, upon request, staff #1 could not name the children in their assigned group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will have all floater staff be told the children that they are responsible for whenever they enter a classroom.”
Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 pushed child #2 down onto the floor and pulled child #1 and child #2 onto her lap aggressively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2026): “Will follow up on training with all staff about state and MiCasita expectation and regulations. The employee was not working for MiCasita by the time of complaint for an unrelated reason.”
Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 on multiple occasions told child #2 that he was a spoiled child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2026): “Will follow up on training with all staff about state and MiCasita expectation and regulations. The employee was not working for MiCasita by the time of complaint for an unrelated reason.”
Core safety Jul 22, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During the complaint investigation on 7/22/2026, it was found that staff #1 on multiple occasions yelled at child #1 and child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2026): “Will follow up on training with all staff about state and MiCasita expectation and regulations. The employee was not working for MiCasita by the time of complaint for an unrelated reason.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed in Clase Coral and Clase Noranja that one electrical outlet in each room did not have a protective cover in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Will put a cover in the outlets.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that the back exit had two children's strollers blocking the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will submit a maintenance request to put hooks on the wall so that the door is no longer blocked and in the interim will store the strollers in the playroom.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that a pair of sharp scissors was in Clase Turquios on the teacher's desk and it was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Will put the scissors out of reach of the children on a higher shelf.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, it was observed that child #1 did not have a medication log for prescription medication observed and maintained onsite for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will have the parent complete the medication log and will keep it in the classroom with the medication.”
Citation Jul 22, 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)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will have staff obtain a health assessment.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Not forced to eat 55 Pa. Code §3270.162(d)
During a complaint investigation on 7/22/2026, it was found that on previous occasions staff #1 attempted to force feed child #1 and child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2026): “Will retrain staff on how to properly feed children and that they can not be force fed.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the files for child #3 and child #4 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will have the parent complete the form when they pick up the child.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the release persons' address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will have the parent complete the form when they pick up the child.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #2, and child #4 were viewed and the Emergency Contact form and/or the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The most recent Financial Agreement for child #1 was dated 10/28/25, The most recent Emergency Contact Form for child #2 was dated 7/25/25, and the most recent Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 1/9/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Will have the parent provide a signature to update the forms.”
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Core safety Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the file for Staff #14 was viewed and did not have a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting Clearance or a receipt. (See code sheet for hire date)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Staff has an appointment to get the FBI fingerprinting completed on 7/9/2025 and will be instructed to complete the NSOR before the close of business on 7/9/2025.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that there was Dawn liquid soap next to the sink in Clase Ambar, and there was Vaseline in the multipurpose carrier on the bathroom door in the child's bathroom. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Will remove toxic substances so that the children do not have access to them.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that the flooring in Clase Naranja was not sticking to the floor and was causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will have maintenance repair or replace the flooring.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that there was paint chipping on the purple wall in Clase Morado, there was chipped plaster on the back wall in Clase Amarillo, there was a hole in the wall near the door in Clase Naranja, there was chipping plaster near the window in Clase Dorado, and there was chipped plaster in the indoor play space near the windowsills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Will contact the maintenance department and have them repaint where necessary and will repair the plaster as needed.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that there was a blue curled rug in Clase Dorado, and a block design curled rug in the Clase Naranja. The curled rugs are a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will purchase and install rug grippers to hold down the rugs.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Child #2, and Child #3 were viewed, and the health assessments were older than 12 months and had not been updated. (See Code sheet for health assessment dates).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Will email parents and request that they provide an updated health assessment for their child.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that no medication log was established for Child # 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will have parent complete a medical log and put it in both the child's file and the classroom and update it as needed.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 3 did not include information that a physical examination was conducted. (Question # 1 was not answered on the health assessment).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will have staff complete a new health assessment with a medical professional.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #8, Staff #11, and Staff #13, were viewed and their health assessments did not include the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will have staff complete a new health assessment with the completed tuberculosis screening.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the file for staff #3 did not have a completed health assessment form that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of suitability (Question #3 regarding suitability to provide child care).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will have staff complete a new health assessment with a medical professional.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the file for Child #1 was viewed and had no financial agreement present in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will email parent and have them complete an agreement and put in the child's file.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #4 were not present in the afterschool classroom childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Will have the parent sign the Emergency Contact Form and keep a copy in the child's file and also in the childcare space.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 was viewed and the educational documents were not acceptable. The educational documents were foreign documents which need to be translated and evaluated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will send the files to be translated and evaluated and put the results in each staff person's file.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, the files for Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #7 were viewed and each file did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Will have staff members provide the reference letters.”
Citation Jul 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was Vaseline and Wipes on the changing table in Clase Coral and Aquaphor Ointment on the changing table in Clase Verde that was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Put the toxics below the changing tables and lock it and inform staff that it must be locked at all times.”
Citation Jul 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were two multiple child strollers that were dirty from use and needed to be cleaned. Also, in the Clase Azul classroom the rug corner was curling and was a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “Will have maintenance person clean the two strollers and fasten the rug to the floor.”
Citation Jul 15, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that the medication for child #1, and child #2 were expired. Child #1 had medication that expired 7/2022 and 5/2024, and child #2 had medication that expired 6/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “Will return medication to parents and ask the parent to provide an updated prescription for each child.”
Citation Jul 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that the Emergency Contact form for child #3 did not include any emergency contact persons or contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “Will request information from parent and add the information to the Emergency Contact Form.”
Citation Jul 15, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2024, Certification Representative observed that the Emergency Contact Form for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “Will obtain the information from the parent and add to the form.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the initial inspection on 3/6/2024 Certification Representative observed that the shelves in all of the classrooms were not secure to the wall and were tipping hazards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “Will have maintenance person secure the shelves to the wall.”
Citation Mar 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During initial inspection on 3/6/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #1 and there was not a health assessment that was completed within the past 12 months as required. The last date staff person #1 completed a health assessment was dated 5/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2024): “Will have employee go get an updated health assessment completed by a medical professional.”

“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 Jul 22, 2026 Complaint investigation
4 violations 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.

About this center

Capacity 146 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 13, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Mi Casita Poplar INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00259808
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Common questions

Has Mi Casita Poplar 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 Jul 22, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 7/22/2026 the file for staff #3 was viewed and did not contain completed out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. (See the code sheet for hire date).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Mi Casita Poplar?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Mi Casita Poplar’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 13, 2024. 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 Mi Casita Poplar compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Mi Casita Poplar last inspected?

Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Mi Casita Poplar?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mi Casita Poplar INC.

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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