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People for People Preschool

800 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

People for People Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 186 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 95 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (34 of 95). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 94% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
8 Core-safety citations
87 Other citations
8 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
95 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 29, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 8, 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 34
Records & paperwork 29
Health & medication 11
Training & qualifications 8
Caregiver conduct 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Supervision 1
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 27, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/27/2026, and it was found that staff #1 used physical punishment on child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Provider terminated staff #1 the day of incident.”
Core safety Feb 27, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 2/27/2026, it was found that staff #1 was yelling at child #1 in front of other children in the classroom called The Shining Star.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “The provider terminated staff #1 on day of incident.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, it was observed that a first aid kit was on the chair in the Friendly Fish Room and it was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Will put the first aid bag in the closet where it is inaccessible to the children.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, it was observed that there was chipped paint on the back wall in bouncing babies room, the gym had chipped paint near the turtles 1door and the archway, chipped paint in the turtles 1 room near the door, and in the school age room there was chipped paint in the red corner near the door and on the back blue wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will put in a work order and have the maintenance dept repaint where needed.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, it was observed that there were glass windows in the gym that did not have a visual strip or visual identification on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will put stickers on the windows.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, it was observed that in the Tiny Turtles 2 room there were sharp scissors on top of cubbies and they were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Will remove the scissors and make sure that they are out of reach of all children.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/25, the file for child #4 was viewed and the health assessment was over 12 months old. The most recent health assessment was dated 9/25/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will have the parent provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Dec 29, 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 the renewal inspection on 121/29/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the most recent health assessment was dated 12/12/23 which was not updated within 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will have staff obtain an updated health assessment from a medical professional.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the files for child #2, child #3, and child #6 were viewed and the files did not include an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will have the parent provide a current health assessment for each child.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the files for child #1, child #2 and child #5 were viewed and the financial agreement did not include a child admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will put an admission date on the financial agreement form.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have a written consent signature for the facility to administer emergency medical care to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will have the parent give authorization when they pick up the child today from the facility.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the files for child #4 and child #6 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance and policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will have parent provide the needed information.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, it was observed that the emergency contact forms in the childcare space rooms were not updated from the 6-month review. In the bouncing babies room 3 out of 4 emergency contact forms were not updated, in the tiny turtle's room 4 out of 7 emergency contact forms did not have the 6-month review, in turtles 1 room 8 out of 10 emergency contact forms were not updated, in the Friendly Fish Room 6 out of 9 emergency contact forms were not updated, in the Shining Stars room 15 out of 17 emergency contact forms were not updated, in the school age room 14 out of 15 emergency contact forms were not updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Will copy and update the emergency contact books in every classroom.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include a signed parental consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid procedures to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Will have the parent give permission when they pick up the child.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the files for child #2 and child #6 were viewed and the files did not contain a financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.”
Citation Dec 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12/29/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include two nonfamily reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Will have staff #1 obtain and submit two reference letters.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/30/2025, it was observed that there was an electrical outlet that was exposed in the reception area of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Will have staff put a protective cover in the outlet.”
Citation Oct 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/30/2025, it was observed that paint was chipping outside the Director's office, in the hallway going towards the classrooms, on top of the half door leading into the infant room, and on the play space wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Will have the maintenance person repaint and plaster where needed when the children are not onsite.”
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Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that there were 3 electrical outlets that did not have covers placed in the Rainbow Bears room, 1 outlet in the ready Rockets room, and 2 outlets in the Afterschool room that were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will cover the exposed outlets with covers.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that there were toxic substances in multiple rooms that were accessible to the children. The Friendly Fish room had White Out, the Rainbow Bears room had Bleach and Hand Sanitizer under the sink, the Ready Rockets room had Clorox Bleach under the sink, and the Shining Stars room had Swiffer cleaner in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Will remove all toxic substances and put them in locked cabinets or drawers.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that there was no first aid kit present in the Turtles room, and the Afterschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will purchase new first aid kits for each room.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that there was chipped paint in the Turtles room near the door, in the Afterschool room on the red wall near the table and the green wall near the door, in the Ready Rockets room in the corner, and on the radiators in the indoor play space. The Rainbow Bears room had a hole in the plaster near the grey door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Tagged each spot and will have maintenance repaint where necessary, and will patch the hole in the plaster.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that the bathroom in the Rainbow Bears room did not have a sign stating, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating." The changing table in the Baby Einsteins room did not have a sign p0sted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Will post a sign in the bathroom and above the changing table.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that there was a chair in front of an exit doorway that leads into the room next door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Chair was removed from doorway.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that in the Balanced Butterflies room the top of a bookcase was peeling off, in the Turtles room, the particle board on the bottom of the cabinet doors below the sink was chipping and exposed, in the Baby Einstein room there was a ripped changing mat, and the material on an infant seat was torn, and in the Friendly Fish room there were 2 pairs of sharp scissors on the teacher's desk that were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have maintenance fix the top of bookcase and replace the cabinet doors below the sink. The changing mat was replaced with a new one, and the infant seat will be replaced. The 2 pairs of the sharp scissors were removed and put in a locked closet.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that the bookcase in the Ready Rockets room was not secure to the wall and was a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will anchor the bookcase to the wall.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, it was observed that child #1 was sleeping in a crib that was in the Baby Einstein room and the crib did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “Will move the cribs so that there is 2 feet on three sides of the crib while the crib is in use.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the file for child #4 was viewed and there was no immunization record present in the file. Child #4's start date at facility is more than 60 days. (See code sheet for start date.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will contact the parent and have the parent provide an updated immunization record from the child's pediatrician.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, annual fire detection paperwork was not produced upon request verifying that the system is operable and inspected annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Will get a copy of the inspection report from human resources and send a copy to Certification Representative for verification.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #2, child #3, and child #5 did not have a financial agreement present in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will complete a financial agreement with all the parents and keep it in each child's individual file.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #4, #5, and child #6 were viewed and did not have an admission date present in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will add the admission dates to the files.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have the parent add the 2nd parent information on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #2, #3, and #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have signed parental consent to administer emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have the parent provide a signature giving consent to the facility to administer emergency medical care.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have parent provide the information needed on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #3 was viewed and the record did not contain any signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have the parent sign Emergency Contact Form to give permission to facility to administer medications if needed.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #2, #3, and child #4 were viewed and the files did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have parent sign the Emergency Contact Form giving permission to facility to administer minor first aid to the child if necessary.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 12/9/2024, the files for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Will have the parent provide the necessary signatures on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed Butt Paste on the changing table in the Balance Butterflies room, there was Aquaphor toxic on the changing table in the turtles room, and the cabinet below the changing table had cleaning fluid, toilet cleaner, and Clorox and was unlocked. In Bouncy Baby 2 room, there was toxic cleaning fluids under the unlocked changing table, and there was unlocked, in Bouncy Baby 1 there was Vaseline and A&D Ointment on the changing table, in the Shining Star room there was Clorox wipes, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer on the sink, In the ready room there was industrial strength hand cleaner wipes, In the Rainbow Bears Room there was toxic shaving cream and disinfectants, and alcohol and water. All toxic substances were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Removed all toxic substances and put them in locked cabinets.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that there were two spots in the play space that paint was chipping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Will have staff fix the chipped paint and decorated over the chipped paint areas.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that the bathrooms throughout the facility, did not have signs above the toilets, sinks, and changing tables saying "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating", as required by the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Will post signs in all required areas as required.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that the cubbies in the Turtles room, and the bookcase in the Shining Stars Rm and the Hot Rockets Room were a tipping hazard because the furniture was not secured to the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Will have maintenance person secure the furniture to make it safe for the children.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that in the ready room the cots were not labeled for each specific child in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Put labels on the cots.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that child #2 and child #3 were sleeping in cribs and there was not at least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of their cribs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Staff will move the cribs out when the children are sleeping so that there is 2 feet of space on 3 sides as required.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 did not wash child #1 hands after their diaper was changed. (See code Sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff #1 washed child #1 hands after director reminded her of the requirement.”
Citation Dec 13, 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)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #2 did not have a current health assessment in their personnel file. See the code sheet for the last documented health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff person #2 will have a medical provider complete a health assessment and the document will be maintained in their personnel file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have accommodations for Lock down in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Will add lock down accommodations to the emergency plan.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that the provider had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Will send an updated emergency plan to the OEM and the local municipality annually as required by the regulations.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not notify 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Will email a letter to local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, the record reviewed for staff person # 3 (who was identified as the director) has not completed the Mandated reporter training, and the 10 hr Health and Safety Training required by the regulations. Facility currently does not have a director that meets all requirements. (See code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, the facility does not have a director. Staff #3 (The facility director) will complete the trainings as required.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, the record reviewed for staff person # 3 (who was identified as the director) has not completed the required preservice trainings: Mandated reporter training, and the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. (see code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Director will complete the required pre-service trainings as per the 3270 regulations to resume being the director of the facility.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection dated 12/13/2023, certification representative observed that the Balanced Butterflies Room did not have a daily activities plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Director had staff post a daily activity plan for the classroom.”
Citation Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/1//2023, certification representative observed that the infant room, the Pre School room downstairs, and the unused room downstairs had chipped paint and on the walls and heat radiators.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “LE of facility will contact painting contractor on 9/1/23 and arrange for painting and plaster repairs to be corrected.”
Core safety Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the unannounced monitoring inspection certification representative observed that staff person # 1 was caring for children unsupervised. Staff person does not have a current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. this is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 9/4/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2023): “Director is a PQAS certified trainer of pediatric CPR/First Aid. The director will train all employees that have expired Pediatric CPR/First Aid on 9/13/2023 so that they are compliant with the regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection, certification representative reviewed the file of facility person #1. Staff person #1 had an expired Child abuse clearance dated 9/10/18, and an FBI Clearance dated 8/28/18 that was over 60 months old and had not been renewed per required regulations. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the expired clearances required under the CPSL regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2023): “The only acceptable plan is removing staff person #1 from a childcare position.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/13/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet in Preschool room, and 2 electrical outlets in unused childcare space did not have protective outlet covers on them and the outlets were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Will put protective covers in the outlets to keep the children from having access to the outlets.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/13/2023, certification representative observed that the infant room, the Pre School room downstairs, and the unused room downstairs had chipping paint on the walls.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “LE of facility met with painting contractor on 9/12/23 and has arranged for painting to be done over the weekend 9/15-9/17'/23”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 31, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
During the complaint investigation dated 9/13/2023, certification representative verified that staff #1 had a physical altercation with parent where punches were thrown at parent and harm was caused to the parent of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Staff person #1 is no longer employed at facility.”
Core safety Aug 31, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During the complaint investigation dated 9/13/2023, certification representative found that staff person #1 used harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Jan 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on January 12, 2023, the first aid kit for the Terrific Tigers classroom did not contain tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Will have tweezers for the first aid kit by 01.12.23.”
Citation Jan 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection on January 12, 2023, a sign stating a facility person and able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating was not posted in the Tiny Turtles classroom bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Will post the required sign in the Tiny Turtles classroom bathroom by 01.12.23.”
Citation Jan 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on January 12, 2023, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Will include the required emergency plan provisions by 01.12.23.”
Citation May 4, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Staff person accompany child 55 Pa. Code §3270.132(b)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON MAY 04, 2022, IT WAS FOUND THAT DURING AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED CHILD #1 WAS INJURED AT THE FACILITY, THE CHILD WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WHEN EMERGENCY CARE WAS NEEDED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2022): “When a child sustains a serious injury or requires emergency assistance, the facility (staff or nurse will call 911, immediately and notify the parent of injured child, that he or she is being transferred to the hospital”
Core safety Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, STAFF 1, 6,7 AND 8, FILE WAS MISSING DOCUMENTS. STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF FBI CLEARANCE AND MANDATE ERPORTER TRAINING WAS EXPIRED. STAFF 1 WAS HIRED ON 11/25/19. STAFF 6 FILE WAS MISSING FBI CLEARANCE. THE FILE DID NOT HAVE A RECEIPT EITHER. STAFF 6 WAS HIRED ON 10/29/21. STAFF 8 FILE WAS MISSING FBI AND NSOR RECEIPT. STAFF 8 WAS HIRED ON 2/15/22. STAFF 7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A RECEIPT FOR STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE, FBI FINGERPRINTS, OUT OF STATE CHILD ABUSE AND NSOR CLEARANCE. STAFF 7 WAS HIRED ON 2/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We have clearances on file for staff person 1 and staff person 6. Staff person 7 & 8 have not yet reached their 45th day of employment.”
Core safety Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THERE WAS A CHILD SLEEPING IN THE BABY CHAIR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff have been written up and made to take a training on the dangers of infants sleeping in the chairs.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FOR STAFF 2 4,8, 7 AND 3, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING BEING CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Emergency plans have been placed in employee files.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THERE WERE OUTLET COVERS MISSING IN THE TEAM BUILDERS ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Outlet covers have been placed in all electrical outlets in the Team Builders Room. We have also provide this classroom with a lidded trash can.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THERE WAS AN UNLABELED BOTTLE WITH LIQUID ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN HANGING ON THE LOWER PART OF A NET CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “At the time of the inspection this classroom was not in use. The bottle was labeled and locked in a secure place out of the reach of any children who may visit the room.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THE BOUNCING BABIES DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS POSTED NEAR THE TELEPHONE. THE TEAM BUILDERS ROOM AND TINY TURTLES DID NOT HAVE THE HOSPITAL UPDATE. THE HOSPITAL STILL REFLECTED HANEHMANN, WHICH IS CLOSED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Classrooms have been provided with updated telephone lists.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THE FIRST AID KIT WAS MISSING TAPE IN THE BOUNCING BABIES ROOM. THE TWEEZERS WAS MISSING IN THE TUBLING TIGERS ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Tweezers have been replaced in the tigers classroom.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THERE WAS SPOTTED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF THE BOUNCING BABIES CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “The spotted ceiling tile will be replaced by April 8, 2022.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE FACILITY COMING DOWN THE STEPS. there WAS ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE PURPLE WALL IN THE BOUNCING BABIES ROOM. THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE TINY TURTLES ROOM IN THE BATHROOM AND ORANGE AND BLUE WALL. THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE SHINING STARS ON THE BLUE AND YELLOW WALL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “The facility will be painted to address all peeling areas.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON3/8/22, THERE WERE NO VISUAL STRIPS OR OTHER VISUAL IDENTIFICATION ON GLASS THROUGHOUT THE OLD PLAY SPACE AND BUSY BEES CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Numbers and letters have been added to the windows.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 3/8/22, THE BUSY BEES AND RAINBOW BEARS CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN INDICATING TO WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “New handwashing signs will be placed in all classrooms”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THE BUSY BEES AND RAINBOW BEARS CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED CAN IN THE TOILET AREA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Lidded trash cans have been purchased for these classrooms.”
Citation Mar 8, 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)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, STAFF 7 AND 8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF A COMPLETED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION OF TB RESULTS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “These staff members are new and have not yet met 45 days of employment. They have until then to submit this information.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, UPON REQUEST, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “I am waiting to receive this information form my superiors. We purchased this system so long ago, I'm not sure if they are able to locate it.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, UPON REQUEST FOR STAFF 2'S FIRE SAFETY TRAINING, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF FIRE SAFETY BEING CONDUCTED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff person 2 has been scheduled for Fire Safety training. She was out on short term disability when the rest of the staff received training.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, STAFF 1, 2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN THE EDUCATION AND VERIFICATION FOR THE POSITION THAT THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We have verification on file for both staff mentioned. CD must've overlooked it during the inspection. Due to us being short of staff, CD has had to cover classrooms not had as much time as she normally would to review staff files.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, STAFF 4, 8 AND 5 FILE DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “I have added the required verification of experience to staff files.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, STAFF 6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff member 6 has sent away to request her High School Diploma. I have letters from previous employers that confirms her experience on file.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/8/22, THE BUSY BEES, TINY TURTLES, AND TEAM BUILDERS CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE A DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE. SHINING STARS CLASS ROOM SCHEDULE WAS NOT COMPLETE AND ENDED AT LUNCH.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Schedules have been posted in all classrooms”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4, 6,7,8,9 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “CD has signed all agreements missing signatures.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 10 AGREEMEN TFORM DID NOT STATE THE FEE AMOUNT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “A fee has been added to this child's agreement. This was simply an oversight.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 1, 3, 8, 10 AND 4 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We started using Brightwheel to notate drop off and pick up times however, we will also add these times to the agreements.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
DURINNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 1,2, 6,7,8,9 10 AND 5 AGREEMENT DID NO LIST THE RELEASE PERSONS ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We have had the parents list release persons on the form. Most times when parents leave this blank it is because they don't wish for the child to be released to anyone other than themselves.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 2,3,4, 6,7,8,9,10 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Will have added the start dates to the agreements.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE PHYSICIAN'S NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NO TSTATE THE PHYSICIAN'S ADDRESS ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Physician's names and addresses have been added.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 1,2,3,7 AND 4 WERE MISSING INFORMATION ON THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. CHILD 1,2,7 AND 3 WERE MISSING THE MA POLICY NUMBER. CHILD 2 AND 5 WAS MISSING THE MA COVERAGE NAME.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We have requested this information from parents and it will be added as soon as it is received.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22 CHILD 1,2,3 AND 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We have had parents complete updated forms.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, THE BUSY BEES AND BOUNCING BABIES DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVIIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WAS NOT DISPLAYED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Plans have been posted.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 7 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID ADMINISTRATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Parent has been asked to sign off on the minor first aid line.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, CHILD 5,6 AND 7 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT INDICATES SWIMMING AND WADING WAS NOT ADDRESSED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “We do not swim or wade at our facility. I will however add N/A to this form.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, STAFF 7 AND 8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “These items have been requested. Again, these are new staff members who have not yet met their 45th day of work.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFIICATION OF PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID FOR STAFF 2 AND 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Both staff have taken CPR training and certificates have been placed in the files.”
Citation Mar 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/8/22, UPON REQUEST, FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF STAFF 1, 3, 4, AND 2 COMPLETEING THEIR ANNUAL 12 HOURS OF TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “I will get a print of from PA Keys verifying staff 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

Violation found Feb 27, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 31, 2023 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 4, 2022 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) $60.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $56.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $52.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $49.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $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

Capacity 186 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jul 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator People For People INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 546-0542
State certificate # CER-00251154
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has People for People Preschool had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Feb 27, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/27/2026, and it was found that staff #1 used physical punishment on child #1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about People for People Preschool?

Pennsylvania lists 3 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 People for People Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jul 28, 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 People for People Preschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was People for People Preschool last inspected?

Dec 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does People for People Preschool cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $52.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs People for People Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is People For People INC.

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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