Nicetown Boys and Girls Club
Nicetown Boys and Girls Club is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 153 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 62 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 62). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 09/24/2025, the files for Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 did not contain verification of the completion of Emergency Plan Training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 09/24/2025, the most recent verification of Fire Safety Training on file for Staff person #1 was dated 09/10/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 09/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Trainings. The file only contained the 1-Hour Health and Safety Update completed 03/28/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 09/24/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, and Child #7 did not contain signed, written, parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 09/24/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7 and Child #8 did not contain signed, written consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 09/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the file for Staff Person #1, hired 02/13/2025 and the file for Staff Person #2, hired 03/03/2025 did not contain verification of the completion of Emergency Plan training at time of initial employment.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the First-Aid Kit located on the van being utilized to transport children did not contain a bottle of water.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the ceiling located upstairs in the cafeteria area of the facility was stained, had peeling paint and appeared to have water damage.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the facility attempted to transport children utilizing a van with three missing seatbelt buckles. The safety restraint system on the van being utilized to transport children was not operable.
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At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 04/24/2025, the file for Staff Person#1did not contain verification of education.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearence. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Criminal Background Clearance.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the Liability Insurance on file at the facility was dated 09/14/2023- 09/14/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of annual Fire Safety Training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG 10-Hour Health and Safety Training. The file for Staff Person #3 contained the 1-Hour Update Health and Safety Training dated 10/18/2022.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain the Medical Policy Number. The emergency contact on file for Child #3 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage or Medical Policy Number.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the emergency contact on file for Child #2 did not contain addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of Education.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the file for Staff Person #3 only contained one written, nonfamily reference letter.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's # 4 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender's Registry Verification documentation. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, Staff person #5 informed the department that they had 11 children in their supervisory group. There were 2 children present in the room being actively supervised, 1 child was in the game room being supervised by another staff person, and 5 children were in the literacy room being supervised by another staff person, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain information regarding the facility's Continuity of Operations. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan training, THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Children # 2 and #3 did not contain a Child Health Assessment. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the operator could not provide the most recent Fire Inspection report. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIACNE.
At the time of the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the operator could not provide verification that the facility's Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and the County Emergency Management Agency. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the provider could not provide verification that the local traffic safety authority was notified of the location of the facility, and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. THIS WAS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the provider could not present a policy for the identification and prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #9 did not contain the CCDBG Health and Safety Training. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain verification of Fire Safety Training. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #3, and #9 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #5 did not contain verification of education and experience. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual record for Staff Person #1did not contain a written staff evaluation completed within the last 12-months. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Child #1 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage or policy number for the child. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the facility did not have the regulations or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office posted in a conspicuous location within the facility. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 09/12/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #3, #4, and #5 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-Clock hours of Child Care Professional Development Training. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's # 6 and #8 did not contain the completed National Sex Offenders Registry Verification documentation, and the individual record for Staff Person #4 contained an illegible photocopy of a Child Abuse Clearence.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, In Classroom A, Staff Person's #6 and #7, did not have assigned responsibility for supervisory groups. In the Tech Room, Staff Person #5 reported to the department that there were 13 children in the classroom, but only 12 children were present. In classroom B, Staff Person #10 listed 9 children in their supervisory group and Staff Person #11 listed 6 children in their supervisory group, there were 17 children in the classroom, leaving 1 child unaccounted for.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain information regarding the facility's Continuity of Operations.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain verification of the completion of Emergency Plan training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the First Aid Kits in the facility were missing the following: Room A-was missing Soap, Bandages, Tweezers, Tape and Water; Room B-was missing Tape, Scissors, Tweezers, and Water; Room C-was missing Soap, Scissors, Tape and Water; Room D-was missing Tape and water.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, peeling paint was observed in the Game room on the rear wall and in Room B on the rear wall,
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children # 2, #8, #9 and #10 did not contain a Child Health Assessment.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #4 contained a photocopy of a Health Assessment with no visible name of the individual to whom the Assessment was completed for.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the operator could not provide the most recent Fire Inspection report.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the operator could not provide verification that the facility's Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and the County Emergency Management Agency.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the provider could not provide verification that the local traffic safety authority was notified of the location of the facility, and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024 the provider could not present a policy for the identification and prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's # 1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain the CCDBG Health and Safety Training. The individual records for Staff Person #3 did not contain the 1-Hour Updated CCDBG Health and Safety Training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #2 and #4 did not contain verification of age.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain verification of Fire Safety Training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #3, #7 and #9 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain verification of education and experience.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain a written staff evaluation completed within the last 12-months.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not contain an agreement form that specified the date of admissions for the child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children # 5, #9 and #10 did not contain signed parental consent for Emergency Medical Care for the child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children ##2, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage or policy number for the child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #10 did not contain the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children #5, #9 and #10 contained an Emergency Contact form that had not been updated and reviewed within a 6-month period.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children # 5, #9 and #10 did not contain signed parental consent for minor First-Aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Children # 5, #9 and #10 did not contain signed parental consent for consent for transportation or walking excursions.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #2 and #4 did not contain verification of the name and address of the facility person.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain two written, non-family references attesting to the individual's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the facility did not have the regulations or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location within the facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 08/09/2024, the individual records for Staff Person's #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-Clock hours of Child Care Professional Development Training.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff persons, #1,5, 6, 7 and 8 files were missing Fire Safety Training Certificates.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 4 and 7 were missing signatures on agreement forms.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 6 and 7 agreement forms were missing fee amounts.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that arrival and departure times were missing from children # 6 and 7 file.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 1, 4, 5 and 6 emergency contact forms does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 2, 3,5, 6, 7 and 8 emergency contact forms was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 1, 2 and 5 emergency contact forms did not include release person the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff persons # 1,2,5,6,7 and 8 staff files were missing Emergency Preparedness Certificates.
On 6/22/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff persons #1,2,5,6 and 7 files were missing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $29.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $29.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Nicetown Boys and Girls Club had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 5, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/05/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearence. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a completed DHS FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Nicetown Boys and Girls Club?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Nicetown Boys and Girls Club since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Nicetown Boys and Girls Club’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 24, 2025. 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 Nicetown Boys and Girls Club compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #881 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Nicetown Boys and Girls Club last inspected?
Sep 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Nicetown Boys and Girls Club cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for preschool, $35.00 for young school-age, $35.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Nicetown Boys and Girls Club?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Boys & Girls Clubs Of Philadelphia.
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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.
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