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Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool

6009 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Philadelphia County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 61 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 61). 18 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 #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 91% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
7 Core-safety citations
54 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
61 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 2, 2022 · 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 18
Records & paperwork 13
Emergency preparedness 9
Health & medication 8
Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 4
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include FBI clearance
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Staff persons 2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until CPSL clearances are received.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed a group out of ratio. The group had 1 staff with 6 preschoolers and 6 OSA.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Facility will maintain ratios, at all-times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed children going to the bathroom unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Children will be supervised at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, facility persons had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Staff will receive training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed cleaning materials accessible to children near the front entrance door and on a wall ledge.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2026): “Cleaning materials were removed and placed in area inaccessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed 3 first aid kits in the facility failed to have tweezers, soap and scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Missing items will be placed in each first aid kit.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed the facility's carpet had rips causing possible tripping hazard and was unclean, and water-stained on the drop ceiling tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Carpet will be cleaned and rips will be repaired. Drop ceiling tiles will be replaced.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed chip paint on the wall throughout the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Chip paint will be repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed rest equipment failed to be labeled with the children's name who use them.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Rest equipment will be labeled with each child's name.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 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)
In review of children's files, child 1 failed to have an updated health report completed. Health report contained in file was completed on 07/24/25.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Parent of child 1 will provide an updated health report.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 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)
In review of staff files, staff person 's file failed to include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Staff 1 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification on file that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the county's emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “A copy of the emergency plan will be sent to the county's emergency management agency and verification will be kept on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
In review of children's files, child 1 enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “A service report will be completed for child 1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed children in care failed to have emergency contact information in childcare space care was received.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Emergency contact information will be placed in child care space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children files child 1 and 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed children in care who did not have a record on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “An individual record for each child enrolled will be on file at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
In review of children files, child 1's record failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Record will be updated to include parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
In review of children files, child 1's record failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by a staff.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 21, 2026): “Record will be updated to include parent's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
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Core safety Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to include updated child abuse clearance. child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 01/06/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Staff person 1 will not return to facility until child abuse clearance is obtained.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 1, 2 and 5 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff will receive annual emergency plan training.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed the first aid kit used for traveling, failed to obtain gloves and band-aids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Gloves and band-aids was placed in travel first-aid kit.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed air vents in the facility was unclean and the door to the food prep area handle was damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Cleaning and repairs will be made.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the main child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Paint will be repaired.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks located in bathrooms and food prep area addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Hand washing signs addressing when a staff and child must wash their hands will be posted at each sink in the facility.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 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)
In review of staff files, staff person 4's file failed to include an updated health assessment. The health assessment included in file was last completed on 08/01/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Staff person 4 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person 4 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 03/03/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available…”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety, staff failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Staff will receive annual fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed volunteers at the facility without required file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “An individual record will be on file for each facility person.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Staff will complete the required 12 hours of annual PD training.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, cert rep observed an outlet in the main childcare space, accessible to children under 5 years of age, failed to contain protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “Outlet covers placed in outlet.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, cert rep observed damaged carpeting causing possible tripping hazards and damaged ceiling tiles in the main childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Repairs will be made to carpets and ceiling tiles.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint located on the walls in the back area of the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Paint will be repaired.”
Citation May 7, 2025 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)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to have an updated health assessment. Health assessment contained in file was las completed on 12/14/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Staff person 1 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, facility failed to have documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “A fire drill will be conducted with staff and children.”
Core safety Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include updated FBI clearance. FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/18/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Staff person 2 will not return to facility until FBI clearance is obtained.”
Core safety Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed children unsupervised in the bathroom and kitchen of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Children will be supervised, at all-times. Staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their assigned care group.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Staff will receive annual emergency plan training.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed toxic under sink in kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Toxics will be removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed carpeting with rips causing possible tripping hazard, water-stained ceiling tiles, vanity sink in bathroom door coating is peeling and under microwave was unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Cleaning and repairs will be made.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed chip paint on the yellow wall located in the indoor-play space area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Paint will be repaired.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, facility failed to have written documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “A fire drill will be conducted documented on file at the facility.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR in file expiration date of 10/10/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Staff person 1 will not work unsupervised until required training in pediatric first aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report providing information about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “A service report will be completed for children age infant to preschoolers, enrolled 6 months or more.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)
In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact failed to provide the release person's name, address and telephone number and the fee agreement failed to provide the designated relates persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parent to include the designated person's information.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
In review of children files, child 2 and 3's emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Emergency contact and file will be updated to include parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children's files, emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
In review of children files, child 3's file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “File will be updated to include parent's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Citation Sep 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
In review of children's files, child 2's file failed to include a copy of the agreement between the enrolling parent/guarding and the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “An agreement will be completed with child's 2 parent.”
Core safety Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2023): “Staff person 3 will be removed from facility effective COB on 10/23/23 and will not return until NSOR certificate is received.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Facility's emergency plan will be updated to include a statement regarding continuity of operations.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to address a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible at the beginning and ending of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “The emergency plan will be updated to include a method of contacting parents at the beginning and at the end of the emergency.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 failed have annual emergency plan training at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Staff will receive training on the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed tiering in the carpeting causing possible tripping hazards, damaged ceiling tiles and light fixture covers, and damaged baseboard in the indoor play space area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “Repairs will be made to rugs and floorboards; ceiling tiles and light fixtures covers will be replaced.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed chip paint located on the walls throughout main childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Paint will be repaired.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed cots, used for napping, were damaged with tearing at the seams.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “Cots will be replaced.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 health report failed to include immunized history.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Parents of children 1 and 2 will provide immunization record.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 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)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3 file failed to include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Staff persons 2 and 3 will provide required health assessments.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Staff person 3 will provide TB results.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include updated pediatric first aid/CPR. Pediatric first aid/CPR contained in file was last completed on 10/10/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Staff person 2 will not work unsupervised until updated pediatric first aid/CPR is completed.”
Citation Oct 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 2 and 3 failed to have annua fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2023): “Staff persons 2 and 3 will receive fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Certification Representative observed chipped paint on multiple walls and post in the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “OWNER/DIRECTOR HAD ALL CHIPPED AND MISSING PAINT REPAIRED”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $67.83 $55.61
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.61
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.41 $49.42
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.81
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.22
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.22

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 29 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 20, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 19, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Natural Touch And Nurturing Academy Preschool
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 766-5418
State certificate # CER-00247854
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Common questions

Has Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool 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 Sep 21, 2026 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include FBI clearance” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 19, 2019. 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 Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool last inspected?

Sep 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.41 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Natural Touch And Nurturing Academy Preschool.

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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