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North Star at Pan American

2830 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

North Star at Pan American is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 33 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 33). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jul 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 11
Training & qualifications 7
Emergency preparedness 6
Health & medication 5
Transportation 2
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection conducted 7/23/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “We updated our emergency plan to include the continuity of operations procedures.”
Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 7/23/25, the written evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 7-1-24 with an expiration date of 6/30/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “An updated written staff evaluation was completed for the staff.”
Core safety Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, staff #2 was observed with 16 young school age children alone in the cafeteria.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “During the visit we brough in an additional staff to split the group and allow us to be in compliance in terms of ratio.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The method of contact was added to the existing Emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method to contact parents when an emergency situation has ended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The method of contact was added to the existing Emergency Plan.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, there was no verification presented confirming staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 received emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The program director made sure to document staff's completion of their emergency plan training. An emergency plan training certificate was issued and filed in the staff's folders.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the health report reviewed for child #4 did not include a copy of the child's immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Our program director has reached out to the parent requesting the updated information. The parent was given a deadline to submit the requested information.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the health report reviewed for child #1, #4 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Our program director has reached out to the parent requesting the updated information. The parent was given a deadline to submit the requested information.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 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)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #3, did not included a health assessment that was updated within a 24month period. The health assessment reviewed was dated 6/7/2022. The record reviewed for staff #2, did not include a health assessment. (TB results were available).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Staff #3 submitted an updated Health Assessment dated 7/29/24. Staff #2 Has submitted a copy their TB test results dated 3/28/24, and it has been placed in the employee' file.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, safe routes were not established or posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Safe routes were immediately established and posted though out the facility.”
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Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, upon request there was no annual verification presented verifying the operator notified local traffic safety authorities of their location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “A notice was sent in writing to the city of Philadelphia informing them of the program, including the address and the adjacent streets used as pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the first aid and CPR reviewed for staff #1 was an online training and did not specify pediatric. (online training not acceptable)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The staff has enrolled in a Pediatric & CPR course and will receive her certification before the beginning of program for the school year.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #4 and #5 did not include verification of education or childcare experience to qualify staff for the position performing. The record reviewed for staff persons #2 and #3 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The staff's files were updated with their diplomas and proof of childcare experience.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not Include a place for the operator's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The agreement form was immediately edited to allow a space for operator's signature.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The agreement form was immediately edited to allow a space for the student's date of admission.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include extra service information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Our enrollment form was immediately edited to include the extra service information.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the home and work addresses
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Our enrollment form was immediately edited to include the emergency contact's home and work address.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, 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 every childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Our emergency plan was updated to reflect the transportation procedures in the event A student needs to be taken to the ER, as well as a clear procedure for the staff that would stay behind to cover the program.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the facility presented electronic files that were not individually organized for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “All staff electronic files have been organized and labeled accordingly.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not Include verification of their name, address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “This information is collected and stored in the staff's electronic file at the time of hire. We will make the employee's hire packet documents available at the time of future audits.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “This information is collected and stored in the staff's virtual file at the time of hire. We will make the employee's hire packet available at the time of future audits.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #2, #4 and #5 did not include two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “This information is collected and stored in the staff's electronic file at the time of hire. We will make the employee's hire packet documents available at the time of future audits.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, 12 hours of childcare training was not presented for Staff #1. (See hire date on code sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “The staff has been given a deadline to complete the 12 hours of mandatory training. All 12 hours will be completed before the beginning of the program for the school year.”
Core safety Nov 17, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 is missing a state police clearance, staff #3 is missing a child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate, staff #4 is missing a child abuse clearance and disclosure statement, staff #5 and #6 are missing a disclosure statement, staff #7 is missing a disclosure statement, child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “All staff will have all required clearances and disclosure statements.”
Citation Nov 17, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection all staff did not have proof of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “All staff will have proof of emergency plan training.”
Citation Nov 17, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of Health & Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “All staff will complete mandatory health & safety training and any required updates.”
Citation Nov 17, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1, 3, 5, and 6. did not have proof of 12 hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “All staff will have proof of 12 hours of child care training.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 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)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 1/22/19) contained an invalid health assessment dated 1/24/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Staff 2 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 (Hired 11/21/12) did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin test or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Staff 1 has provided an updated copy of the TB test result date which is now available in staff file”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was blank and the Director did not have documentation that fire drills have been conducted every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Coordinator has provided the correct version of the fire drill log which is now located in both coordinator and safety monitor's binder.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Insurance policy listing Pan American Academy Charter is now available onsite.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 11/21/12) did not include verification of education to qualify for the position the person is performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Verification of educcation has been provided by staff.”
Citation Nov 10, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
During the renewal inspection, none of the 27 YSA children in attendance had a file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Child files have been updated to placed in both the coordinator and safety monitor binders.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 18, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Congreso De Latinos Unidos INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258680
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Common questions

Has North Star at Pan American 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 Jul 24, 2024 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, staff #2 was observed with 16 young school age children alone in the cafeteria.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about North Star at Pan American?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Star at Pan American since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is North Star at Pan American’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 18, 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 North Star at Pan American compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was North Star at Pan American last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs North Star at Pan American?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Congreso De Latinos Unidos 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.

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