Petite Playhouse
Petite Playhouse is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 26 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 26). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the complaint investigation on 08/22/2025, it was verified that a child fell without at the park without both caregivers witnessing how and when the fall occurred.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the file reviewed for facility person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA state police clearance (dated 10/25/19), child abuse clearance (dated 11/4/19), DHS FBI clearance (dated 10/28/19) and mandated reported certificate (dated 6/5/20). All clearances were more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 there was no documentation confirming that emergency drills were conducted annually.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the file reviewed for facility person #1, facility person #2, facility person #3, and facility person #4 did contain updated fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6 months. (Child #1 dated 1/8/25)
During the complaint inspection cert rep observed during the morning all the children are together in side the Toddler House classroom having breakfast before going into their classrooms. Cert rep observed 9 children in the Toddler House classroom with 2 staff ranging from infant to preschool age. During the time spent at the facility the cert rep continued to observe the Toddler House classroom had 1 staff person with 7-9 children ranging from older toddler to preschool. The Toddler school classroom had as many as 16 children with 2 staff at a time during the cert reps' observations.
During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the Toddler House classroom had 16 children present at one time. The capacity for the classroom is 11 children.
During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the responsible person designated for compliance with this chaper in the director's absence did not have access to the files.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the glass doors on the three classrooms did not have a visual strip or identification.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment in the Toddler House and the Petite Preschool classrooms were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while napping.
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During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a medication log on file with medication.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. The fire system was not tested every 30 days.
During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have a current health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #5 did not include the person whom the child may be released to on file.
During the renewal inspection child #2 and 5 fee agreement did not include the date of admission.
During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the physician's address.
During the renewal inspection child #1-5 emergency contact did not include the work address and phone number of the parent.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include information on the child's disability on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1-3 emergency contact did not include the health insurance coverage on file.
During the renewal inspection child #2, 3 and 5 emergency contact did not include the release persons address.
During the renewal inspection child #1 and 4 did not have a fee agreement on file.
During the renewal inspection child #3-5 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file.
During the renewal inspection child#3-5 emergency contact did not contain signed parent consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and minor first-aid procedures on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #1-3 did not have verification of childcare experience on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $75.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.00 | $39.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $39.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $39.00 |
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 Petite Playhouse had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 22, 2025 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation on 08/22/2025, it was verified that a child fell without at the park without both caregivers witnessing how and when the fall occurred.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Petite Playhouse?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Petite Playhouse’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4. 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 Petite Playhouse compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Petite Playhouse last inspected?
Aug 6, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Petite Playhouse cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for newborn, $75.00 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $67.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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