Open Arms Early Learning and Development
Open Arms Early Learning and Development is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 59 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 97 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (30 of 97). 36 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,065 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the complaint investigation facility person #1 did not have their DHS FBI and facility person #3 did not have PA State Police Clerance, disclosure and NSOR certificate on file.
At the time of the complaint investigation facility person#3 who is an aide was not being supervised while providing care for children.
At the time of the complaint investigation, facility person #3, who is an aide, was providing 1:1 care for child #3.
At the time of the complaint investigation, facility persons #1 & #3 did not have emergency plan training on file.
The infant room had 3 of the 4 ceiling light boxes out causing it to be unsafe and dark in some areas of the room.
At the time of the complaint investigation, child #1's lunch which contained milk was left in their cubie.
At the time of the complaint inspection, facility persons #1 and #3 did not have emergency plan training on file.
At the time of the complaint investigation, facility person #1 did not have first aid CPR on file.
At the time of the investigative complaint, facility persons #1 and #3 did not have verified education or childcare experience on file.
At the time of the complaint investigation facility persons #1 and 3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 5 and 6 did not have child service reports on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons# 5 did not have verification of childcare experience on file
At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 did not have verified education on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons #3 & 8 did not have their disclosure statement on file. Facility person #8 did not have their NSOR Certificate on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #8 did not know the names of the children in their primary care group.
At the time of the inspection facility persons # 1, 3, 7 and 8 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.
At the time of the inspection the operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have soap in their first aid kit.
The infant class had three (one full row) of lights out and there was no daylight or additional artificial lighting causing the room to be dark and unsafe.
At the time of the inspection the Rising Stars and Infant classrooms did not have cots or cribs labeled and the Older Toddler class did not have child #4's cot labeled.
At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
At the time of the inspection child #3 was being fed food that was previously served to them early in the day.
At the time of the inspection all lunches were kept in the children's cubbies and when checked there was dairy, tuna and other potentially hazardous foods that should have been in the refrigerator.
At the time of the inspection none of the bottles in the infant room were labeled.
At the time of the inspection facility person #5 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 5 and 6 did not have child service reports on file.
At the time of the inspection children # 2 & 5 did not have emergency contact forms in the areas they were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection children 1, 2 5 and 6 did not have updated emergency contact forms and financial agreements once every month on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons 1, 3, 5 and 8 did not have verification of childcare experience on file
At the time of the inspection facility persons #4, 5 and 8 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have 12 clock hours of annual training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 & 8 did not have verified education on file.
At the time of the investigation the facility did not have active worker's compensation policy.
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At the time of the inspection facility person #1's DHS FBI clearance was missing and NSOR Certificate was expired.
At the time of inspection facility did not have the method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children in their emergency plan.
At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of emergency plan reviewed annually.
At the time of inspection, the chick monk class did not have band aids and infant class did not have tape in their first aid kits.
At the time of inspection, the Chick Monk (4 bulbs), Infant (3 bulbs) and Toddler (3 bulbs) classes had light bulbs out causing it to be dark or very dim in the classrooms.
AT the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have an updated Health Assessment on file.
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities.
At the time of inspection facility did not have annual emergency drill log on file.
At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of the fire detection system tested every 30 days, documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional, and proof of purchase of interconnected system on file at the system.
At the time of inspection facility' 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.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not have proof that they notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policies to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3.The prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file at the facility. Also, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Also, facility person #2 did not have Part II of their Health & Safety Update training on file. Also, facility person #1 did not have their Health and Safety Update training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility people #1 & #2 did not have Pediatric first aid /CPR training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have fire safety training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have mandated reporter training on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #2 & #3 did not have verified experience on file.
At the time of inspection, the infant class did not have an emergency contact form for child #1.
At the time of inspection facility's children's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent was not received prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection facility person #2 only have one written nonfamily references on file.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 have no hours of annual professional development training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have a valid health assessment on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not have Pediatric First Aid /CPR training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.
At the time of inspection facility persons 4, 5, 6 and 7 did not have verification of experience on file
During complaint investigation facility person #1 stated there was lack of supervision.
At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have a completed health assessment on file (the date of exam was missing).
At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Health and Safety Update training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not have Pediatric First Aid /CPR training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have fire safety training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mandated Reporter training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.
At the time of inspection facility persons 4, 5, 6 and 7 did not have verification of experience on file
At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file.
At the time of inspection staff person was confirmed hitting a child via interviews and video footage.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff persons # 1,5, and 6 file did not include NSOR clearance; staff person# 5 file did not include FBI clearance. Staff person#7 file did not include New York out of state clearances.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 4,5, and 7 file did not include verification of emergency plan training completed.
While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed classroom# 1 and 2 first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers, and tape.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed classroom 1 and 2 ceiling lights did not work; only having 1 panel to light child care space.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed that staff person # 1 through 3 file did not include documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 2 through4, 6 and 7 file did not include verification of completed pediatric first aid /CPR training within 90 days of hire.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 2 file did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff person# 1, 5, 6, and 7 file did not include verification of child care experience.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include verification of education.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 6/22/23 it was observed staff person# 4 and 5 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
While conducting the compliant inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 15 children present. Staff person #1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for. Staff person# 1 identified all 15 children assigned to the responsible childcare group; also stating they do not have designated groups. All Teachers are responsible for all children.
While conducting the unannounced inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed the infant room did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant obtained from the parent.
While conducting the unannounced inspection on 2/8/23 it was observed child #1 bottle was not labeled.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include emergency plan training at time for initial employment for staff person #2 and annual emergency plan training for staff person #1.
On 7/14/2022 the provider confirmed that the air conditioning unit in the facility is currently undergoing repairs.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed chipped paint in the infant room on the blue wall and in the back bathroom on the orange wall.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed the sink in the infant room did not have a handwashing sign posted above it.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed the carpet in the sensory room appeared to be dirty.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed the play pens in the infant room were not labeled.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff #1's health assessment expired on 12/11/2021.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Observed staff person #2's certification was not legible.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include a written evaluation at 12 months of employment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff person #2's verification of education needs to be evaluated as it is from a different country.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/6/2022 observed staff #1 and #2's files did not include the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care 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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Open Arms Early Learning and Development had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Aug 27, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the complaint investigation facility person #1 did not have their DHS FBI and facility person #3 did not have PA State Police Clerance, disclosure and NSOR certificate on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Open Arms Early Learning and Development?
Pennsylvania lists 5 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Open Arms Early Learning and Development’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 5, 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 Open Arms Early Learning and Development compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,065 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Open Arms Early Learning and Development last inspected?
Aug 27, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Open Arms Early Learning and Development cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.00 for newborn, $66.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Open Arms Early Learning and Development?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Open Arms Early Learning And Development CTR 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.
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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