Oasis Development and Learning Center
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.
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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.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed outlets in rooms 2 and 3 failed to have protective receptacle covers
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed a first-aid kit was missing from room 6 on the 2nd floor.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed various items, materials and equipment being stored in the 2nd floor hallway.
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.
In review of children's files, child's 1 file failed to include a health report. File only contained immunization records.
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.
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.
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.
In review of children's files, child's 2 fee agreement failed to be updated within 6 months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed several rest equipment used by children were not labeled with their name.
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.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain a child health report.
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 2, 3 and 4 failed to have complete annual fire safety training.
In review of staff files, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to contain 2 years of childcare experience (2500 hours) caring for children.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references.
·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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed an aide alone with children in the bathroom.
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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/024, cert rep observed windows on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed missing first-aid kits in rooms 7 and 8.
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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed infants in room 5 sleeping in bouncy seats.
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.
In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 3 and 9 file failed to include an updated health assessment within 24 months.
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.
·In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 3 and 11, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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