Natural Touch and Nurturing Academy Preschool
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.
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In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include FBI clearance
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed children going to the bathroom unsupervised.
At the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, facility persons had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/21/26, cert rep observed chip paint on the wall throughout the facility.
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.
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 's file failed to include an updated health assessment.
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.
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.
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.
In review of children files child 1 and 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6 month period.
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.
In review of children files, child 1's record failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the main child care space.
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.
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.
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.
In review of fire safety, staff failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed volunteers at the facility without required file.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed children unsupervised in the bathroom and kitchen of the facility.
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.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed toxic under sink in kitchen.
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.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed chip paint on the yellow wall located in the indoor-play space area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In review of children files, child 2 and 3's emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
In review of children's files, emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
In review of children files, child 3's file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include NSOR certificate.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed chip paint located on the walls throughout main childcare space.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed cots, used for napping, were damaged with tearing at the seams.
In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 health report failed to include immunized history.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3 file failed to include a health assessment.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include TB results.
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.
In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 2 and 3 failed to have annua fire safety training.
Certification Representative observed chipped paint on multiple walls and post in the facility
“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
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.
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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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