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Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center

5600 Langdon St, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 114 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 11
Records & paperwork 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Caregiver conduct 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection the Caterpillar 1 class was missing gloves in their first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that gloves are put in the Caterpillar 1 class and send a picture to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of the inspection the Caterpillar 1 class had 1 blown light bulb.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the blown light bulb is replaced, and a picture will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
At the time of the inspection, the sink in the right-side bathroom in the Butterfly room was not working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that the sink in the right-side bathroom in the Butterfly room is repaired, and a picture is submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Mar 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an updated and signed fee agreement and emergency contact form in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Legal entity will ensure that child #1 has an updated and signed fee agreement and emergency contact form in their file and a copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Core safety Sep 12, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
At the time of the investigation facility person #1restrained a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “The facility person #1 will be trained with internal counseling regarding the violation. Facility person #1 will complete two formal trainings on positive and safe, non-restrictive soothing strategies for children.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Emergency plan contains continuity of operations and will resend form to inspector.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Facility will call parents to inform them.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Facility will call parents to inform them.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
At the time of inspection facility did not have testing of fire system every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Inspector was told that Oxford Circle CCDA had given its occupants the flyer for testing on 4/ 16/ 2023. Flyer was sent to inspector. Fire drill log was completed for that date.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Translated High School Diploma was sent to inspector.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of inspection, the Caterpillar classroom did not have an emergency contact form for child # 1
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Child was in the midst of transitioning to classroom. We corrected on site, having a copy of his emergency contact to the preschool classrooms.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of inspection, the Caterpillar II classroom did not have an updated emergency contact form for child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Child had emergency contact in the main classroom management binder, one was absent from the class's excursion binder. It was corrected onsite that each classroom will contain one binder for the classroom's occupants.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed unlabeled spray bottles with unknown liquids in classrooms# 2 and 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2023): “Corrected onsite during inspection. All bottles not containing the original contents are labeled with contents.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed classroom #4 on the second-floor bathroom had no light
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “Our maintenance person has repaired light fixture on 5/8/23. See attached photo.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed classroom#2 exit glass doors did not have visual decals.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2023): “Corrected onsite during inspection. Decals have been reinstalled.”
Citation Apr 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/19/23 it was observed in classroom#1 the toy kitchen microwave door was off the hinge and posed as a pinching hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “The play kitchen set was removed from the classroom/ center and all classroom materials and equipment are in good working order, no missing or broken pieces.”
Citation Jun 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed windows on the second floor of the building in the Butterfly 1 and Caterpillar 1 rooms opened all the way.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “Child proof locks affixed to each window to provide secondary lock. Completed for all 2nd floor windows in caterpillar and butterfly.”
Citation Jun 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed the middle sink in the Caterpillar 2 room is not currently operational as it needs a new sensor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “Sensor replaced and sink serviced. Sink is in fully functioning order.”
Citation Jun 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed the Honey bees, Butterfly 1, Caterpillar 1 and Caterpillar 2 rooms did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Handwashing signs were posted above all sinks.”
Citation Jun 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/17/2022 observed the emergency contact information binder was not included in the excursion bag in the Honey bees room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Emergency contact information binder was included in the excursion bag.”

“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

Violation found Sep 12, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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) $65.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $65.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $71.20 $35.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $71.20 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $71.20 $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

Capacity 114 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 11, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator Oxford Circle Ccda
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 571-5661
State certificate # CER-00255091
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 12, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the investigation facility person #1restrained a child.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 11, 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 Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center last inspected?

Mar 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Oxford Circle Ccda Childcare Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Oxford Circle Ccda.

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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