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Oasis Development and Learning Center

5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Oasis Development and Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 134 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 41 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (10 of 41). 16 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jun 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 10
Building & playground safety 9
Training & qualifications 9
Records & paperwork 8
Background checks 3
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)/3270.76
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed room 6, located on the 2nd floor, measured for childcare space, was not being used or set up to care for children in space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2026): “Room 6 will be set up for child care space.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed outlets in rooms 2 and 3 failed to have protective receptacle covers
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Outlet covers were placed in outlets in rooms 2 and 3.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed a first-aid kit was missing from room 6 on the 2nd floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “A first-aid kit will be placed in room 6.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed first-aid kits in rooms 4 and 9 failed to have an assortment of band aids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Band-aids was placed in first aid kits in rooms 4 and 9.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed chip paint on the main wall to the left of the entrance, in the multipurpose room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Chip paint will be repaired.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed various items, materials and equipment being stored in the 2nd floor hallway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Hallway will be cleared of items.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child 2 failed to have an updated health report completed within 6 months. Health report contained in file was last completed on 09/22/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Parent of child 2 will provide an updated child health report.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child's 1 file failed to include a health report. File only contained immunization records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Parent of child 1 will provide a child health report.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed in rooms 3, 6 and 7 failed to have written plan of daily activities and routines, posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Daily schedule will be posted in each child care space.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
In review of children's files, child 2 and 3, 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, Jun 26, 2026): “A service report will be completed for child 2 and 3.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed children receiving care in rooms 2 and 4 failed to have emergency contact information present while receiving care in space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Emergency contact information was placed in rooms 2 and 4.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
In review of children's files, child's 2 fee agreement failed to be updated within 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Parent of child 2 will update fee agreement.”
Citation Oct 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)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Staff person 1 will provide a health assessment.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Staff person 1 will provide TB results.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to include transcripts to verify area of studies and verification of 3 years of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Staff position will be changed to an AGS until additional work experience has been verified.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to include two written, non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Staff persons 1 and 2 will provide two non-family references.”
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Core safety May 28, 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 2 file failed to contain an updated NSOR certificate. NSOR certificate contained in file was last completed on 05/08/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2025): “Staff person 2 will not return to facility until NSOR certificate is provided.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed several rest equipment used by children were not labeled with their name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed a staff person and child failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Staff and children will wash their hands before eating and after toileting/diapering.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain a child health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “A health report will be provided for child 1.”
Citation May 28, 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 documents, staff person 2, 3 and 4 failed to have complete annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “Staff person 2, 3 and 4 will complete fire safety training.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to contain 2 years of childcare experience (2500 hours) caring for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “Staff person 1 will provide verification of child care services.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “Staff person 4 will provide two letters of references.”
Core safety Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.34(b)
·In review of staff files, staff person 4, who resided outside of PA within the last five years, file failed to include out of state criminal history, child abuse and sex offender registry checks required under CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Staff person 4 will not return to the facility until required CPSL documents are provided.”
Core safety Jun 5, 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 5, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include FBI clearance, staff persons 6 and 10, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include an NSOR certificate and staff person 7 file failed to include the PA state police clearance. Staff person 7 file only contained the request for the PA state police.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Staff persons 5, 6, 7 and 10 will be remove from a child position at the facility until required CPSL documents are provided.”
Core safety Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed an aide alone with children in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Aides will not work unsupervised.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 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, emergency plan failed to provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The emergency plan was updated to include a method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible at the beginning and ending of an emergency.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/024, cert rep observed windows on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Windows will be modified to restrict from opening more than 6 inches.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed missing first-aid kits in rooms 7 and 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “A first-aid kit will be placed in rooms 7 and 8.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed in room 4 chip/peeled paint on the wall under the window and behind the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Paint will be repaired.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed infants in room 5 sleeping in bouncy seats.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “All infants were removed from bouncy seats and placed in their assigned crib. When an infant falls asleep in a bouncy seat or swing, they will be removed and placed in their assigned crib.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of RV3 vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Child 1 will not return to facility until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Citation Jun 5, 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)
In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 3 and 9 file failed to include an updated health assessment within 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Staff/facility persons 3 and 9 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 7 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Staff person 7 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 7, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If…”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 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 3 and 11, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “Staff persons 3 and 11 will complete annual fire safety training.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
In review of staff files, staff person 11 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 day. Mandated reporter training on file was last completed on 01/23/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Staff person 11 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 11, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If…”
Citation Jun 5, 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)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 11, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “Staff persons 1 and 11 will provide verification of child care expired.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 6, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Staff person 6 will provide proof of education and 2 years of child care experience.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed a child receiving care in room 5 failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Emergency contact information was be placed in childcare space.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, facility persons 2, 5, 6, and 8 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff persons 5 and 6 file only contained 1 letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Two written, nonfamily references will be provided for staff persons 2, 5, 6, and 8.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 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, 4, 9 and 11 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff persons 1 and 9 file contained 7.5 hour of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 9.5 hours of annual training and staff person 11 file contained 4.5 hour of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “Staff persons 1, 4, 9 and 11 will complete remaining PD training hours.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $55.32
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.55 $39.36

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 134 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Oasis Development And Learning Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 455-4595
State certificate # CER-00258190
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Common questions

Has Oasis Development and Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 28, 2025 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain an updated NSOR certificate. NSOR certificate contained in file was last completed on 05/08/20.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Oasis Development and Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Oasis Development and Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Oasis Development and Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 13, 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 Oasis Development and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Oasis Development and Learning Center last inspected?

May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Oasis Development and Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Oasis Development and Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Oasis Development And Learning Center.

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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