Mi Familia Child Care Center
Mi Familia Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/15/26, cert rep observed cans of paint stored on the stairway into the basement.
In review of staff files, staff person's 1 file failed to verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/15/26, cert rep observed a written daily schedule failed to be posted in the Pooh's and Mickey's child care space.
In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include translation and evaluation of education received abroad to determine the US equivalent.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/25/25, cert rep observed items on the front and back stairways, causing possible tripping hazards if staff and children needed to exit facility in an emergency.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/25/25, cert rep observed a daily scheduled failed to be posted in the downstairs child care space.
In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact information failed to reference who to contact in an emergency.
In review of children's files, child 1, 2, 3 and 4 emergency contact information failed to include the designated release person's name, address and telephone number.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/25/25, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in the downstairs child care space.
In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired more than 45 days, file failed to contain completed NSOR certificate.
In review of staff files, staff person 1, a provisional hire, failed to have one completed criminal clearance and proof of request for remaining criminal clearance and out of state child abuse, criminal and sex offender registry.
During renewal inspection on, Monday, 07/29/24, cert rep observed first aid kit located 2 first aid kits located in the facility failed to include soap, scissors, and gloves
During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/29/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in the boy's bathroom and sinks in the childcare space addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
In review of health and safety documents, facility's policy on file addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a current child service report providing information about the child's growth and development.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $37.00 |
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 Mi Familia Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 11, 2025 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired more than 45 days, file failed to contain completed NSOR certificate.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Mi Familia Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Mi Familia Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Mi Familia Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 24, 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 Mi Familia Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Mi Familia Child Care Center last inspected?
Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Mi Familia Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Mi Familia Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mi Familia Child Care Center INC.
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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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