Nanas Daycare
Nanas Daycare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 240 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 24 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 24). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current Mandated Reporter training, PSP clearance was not complete since it had "request under review status". Also, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate. Mandated reporter training on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/25/26.
At the time of the renewal inspection, paper trash was observed in the outdoor child care play space. In addition, weeds were observed growing from the concrete wall within the play area.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.
At the time of the inspection, first aid kit in Toddler area and in 2007 Chevrolet Express G1500 included Benedryl and Neosporin creams that were expired and had to be discarded.
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 49 children with one group supervisor. Two group supervisors are required for the group of 49 children.
At the time of the renewal inspection, file for Staff Person #2, who is employed as an aide, did not contain verification of the required two years of experience working with children and acceptable documentation verifying educational qualifications. Middle school diploma on file contained information that was inconsistent with Staff Person #2's age and reported graduation date.
At the time of the complaint investigation, video footage dated 2/10/26 showed Staff Person #1 on her phone and not visually monitoring the children or assessing the situation. The footage showed children fighting over a tablet, two children slapping each other near the cubbies, and one child repeatedly sliding from a folding chair onto other children.
At the time of the complaint investigation, video footage dated 2/10/26 showed Staff Person #1 grabbing Child #1's arms in a harsh manner multiple times in order to move Child #1 away from fighting over the tablet.
At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit in Infant area included Neosporin cream expired in 2022, first aid kit in Large area included Neosporin expired in 2024.
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that emergency drill is conducted annually was not observed.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, file of staff person #5 did not include a current child abuse registry check from the state of Maryland in which staff resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #6 did not include a current child abuse registry check from the state of Delaware in which staff resided within the last 5 years. Staff persons #5 and #6 are not provisional hires. File of staff person #9 did not include current DHS required FBI clearance. FBI clearance on file of staff person #9 is from 4/13/18 and is more than 60 months old.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 10 children ranging in age from infant to older toddler with only 2 staff persons present and one volunteer in Infant area on the left side of the building.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, files of children #1 and #2 did not include updated health reports. Health report on file of child #1 was from 10/11/23, health report on file of child #2 was from 10/16/23.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, file of staff person #9 did not include an updated health assessment. Health assessment on file of staff person #9 was from 7/21/21 and was more than 24 months old following the date of signature.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, there were no verification that water safety training completed by staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 was conducted by a certified lifeguard.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24 the written plan of daily activities was not posted in Preschool area on the left side of the building and Toddler area on the right side of the building.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/6/24, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in Infant area and Preschool area on the left side of the building.
At the time of renewal inspection o 8/6/24 observed that emergency information was not updated for some children in Infant and Preschool area on the left side of the building and in after school area on the right side of the building. Emergency contact forms of some children were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
At the time of the complaint investigation of self-reported noncompliance observed on video footage staff person #1 being harsh with one child by pulling child's hand and pushing to the bathroom.
At the time of the complaint investigation of self-reported noncompliance, staff person #1 left 2 years old child sitting in a high chair for at least 50 minutes.
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THEIR FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
“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
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $56.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 Nanas Daycare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 10, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current Mandated Reporter training, PSP clearance was not complete since it had "request under review status". Also, file of staff person #2 did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Nanas Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Nanas Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 9, 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 Nanas Daycare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Nanas Daycare last inspected?
Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Nanas Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Nanas Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Nanas Daycare Frankford LLC.
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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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