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Patterson Elementary School

7001 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Patterson Elementary School 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 5 times. The state cited 26 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (9 of 26). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citation May 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 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

Training & qualifications 9
Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #4 contained an NSOR certification that expired on 03/03/25 and a mandated reporter training that expired on 11/13/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Staff person #4 has obtained the required documents. The NSOR document was completed on 03/16/26 and the mandated reporter training on 03/24/26.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
On 03/05/26, during the on-site portion of the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Documents were made visible and placed above the table and designated area for parents to sign out and pick up their children.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
On 03/05/26, during the on-site portion of the renewal inspection, the last documented fire drill was dated 12/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “On 03/13/26 a fire drill was conducted, and the fire drill log was updated.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain proof of the required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Staff person #1 completed the health and safety training on 04/01/23. Certificate was submitted on 03/24/26 to show completion of the training.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
On 03/05/26, during the on-site portion of the renewal inspection, no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed conspicuously in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “A written plan was moved from the previous locations and placed above the table where parents must come to pick up their children and sign their children out. This form is also located on all boards of each room where the after school program has access.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On 03/05/25, during the onsite renewal inspection, the regulations in chapter 3270 and contact information for the appropriate regional child care office were not made electronically accessible to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Documentation was made available to parents in a document which included electronic links as well as the appropriate phone numbers. This document will also be made available on classroom dojo for parents to access electronically.”
Citation Mar 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain proof of an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2026): “Additional training hours were submitted on 03/19/26.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
On 2/4/2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the telephone numbers to the local hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will post the local telephone numbers for hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
On 2/4/2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was no handwashing sign posted over the sinks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will post the proper handwashing sign which reads A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.”
Core safety May 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The NSOR request date and certification in the file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #12 were after the start date. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 was after the start date. The file for Staff Person #8 did not include an FBI Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. The State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #10 were conducted after start date. The four required clearances in the file for Staff Person #11 were conducted after the start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “All clearances for all staff files are now current. Staff Person #8 did not work at the facility until clearance was obtained on 6/6/23.”
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Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “We will update our emergency plan to include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of…”
Citation May 18, 2023 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)
The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 were after the start date. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include an initial health assessment. The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #9 exceeded 24 months between health assessments. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “All staff now have current health assessments. Staff #3 got a current health assessment and it will be sent to cert rep for review.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #4, 5, 8, 12, 13 and 14 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “The one-hour health and safety update is now current for all staff.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The most recent Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “Staff person #9 has current pediatric first aid/CPR training in file.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The first annual fire safety training in the files for Staff Person #1 and #4 were conducted more than one year after the staff persons' start date. (See LIS Code Sheet). The more recent annual fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #8 through #14 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “All fire safety training for all staff is now current.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Training).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “Staff Person #6 will complete the revised 10-hour health and safety on better kid care. Staff Person will not work alone until training is complete.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The Pediatric CPR/FA and Health and Safety training in the file for Staff Person #2 were conducted more than 90 days after start date. The Pediatric CPR/FA training in the file for Staff Person #14 was conducted more than 90 days after start date. The Health and Safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #10, 11 and 13 were conducted more than 90 days after start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “All staff now have current health and safety and pediatric first aid/CPR in files.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #14 was conducted more than 90 days after start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “Mandated Reporter training is now current.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “We will get the parent of child #4 to provide us with the insurance coverage and policy number.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency Contact forms were not present in the gym for the two groups of children who were receiving care in that area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “We made emergency contact binders for both rooms where the children receive care.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The first parent update for the emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 was more than 6 months after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 through #8, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, have not been updated by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “We will have parents sign update form.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff Person #2 contained only one letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “Staff Person #2 will get another letter of reference.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office and accessing the regulations electronically was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “Cert rep gave us new posting that includes regional phone number and instructions for parents to access regulations electronically. It is now posted at the facility.”
Citation Apr 25, 2022 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)
Staff persons # 1, 2, & 4 have physicals that are over 24 months old. Staff person #5 does not have a physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Staff #!, 2, 4, & 5 will obtained updated physicals.”
Citation Apr 25, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #5 did complete the 6 hour Health & Safety training on 2/6/2019. However, that did not meet the requirement on that date. As of 7/1/2018, the 10 hour Getting Started training is required. On 6/6/2022, staff person was observed working with children but was being supervised by another fully qualified staff, AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2022): “Staff person #5 is in the process of completing the 10 hour Health & Safety training.”
Citation Apr 25, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #2 last did Mandated Reporter training over 60 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2022): “Staff person # 2 will update their mandated reporter 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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 25, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Southwest Community Development Corporation
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256443
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Common questions

Has Patterson Elementary School 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 Mar 5, 2026 (background checks): “On 03/18/26, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #4 contained an NSOR certification that expired on 03/03/25 and a mandated reporter training that expired on 11/13/24.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Patterson Elementary School?

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

What is Patterson Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 25, 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 Patterson Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Patterson Elementary School last inspected?

Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Patterson Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Southwest Community Development Corporation.

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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