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Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services

4837 James St, Philadelphia, PA 19137 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 42 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 42). 9 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 #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 16, 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

Records & paperwork 16
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 3
Background checks 2
Transportation 2
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26: 1. Staff person #9 did not have DHS FBI clearance or Child Abuse clearance on file. 2. Staff person #11 did not have Child Abuse, NSOR, FBI or PA State clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staff #9 is no longer with the company, #11 has all her clearances present in her file.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted conspicuously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “This emergency plan are posted in the front lobby area for everyone to see.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff person #2,4,5 and 11 did not have current Health Assessments with TB testing on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staff #2, #4, #5 and #11 at this time have completed health assessments and TB testing on file.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff person #8 did not have tuberculosis screening completed with the health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staff #8 has his TB testing placed in his file.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have a menu posted conspicuously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “All menus are posted in the front lobby for everyone to see.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have the pick-up and drop-off procedure posted conspicuously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Pick up and drop off procedures are posted in lobby for parents and visitors to see.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff persons #3,4, and 7 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staff #3, #4, have completed First aid Cpr. #7 is no longer with the company”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, the operator did not have the certificate of compliance posted conspicuously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Certificated of compliance is posted and present for parents and visitors to see.”
Citation Aug 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26, staff persons #1,3,6, and 10 did not have an annual minimum 12 clock hours of childcare training completed and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staffs #1 #3#6#10 have all completed 12 annual hours required by the state.”
Core safety Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, staff person #1 and 2, both aides, were working alone, and unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “PGCCS plans will have an assistant group supervisor at minimum, working with Aides at all times.”
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Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, an awning frame for the business front was in the center of the outside play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “The awning will be removed on 9/8/25.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, in the Preschool Room, there was a bottle of bleach spray that was not locked away and was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “All cleaning item will be put under lock and key and out of reach of children.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, there was a trash can in the outside play space that contained human excrement that had no lid and was not plastic lined.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “All trash can will have a lining and a trash can lid moving forward.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25: 1. In the Preschool Room there was a Green/Olive faux leather couch that was peeling and was in poor repair. 2. In the outdoor play space, the tarp covering the fence detached and was on the ground in the play space. 3. The green artificial surface on the ground in the outdoor play space is torn and peeling creating a tripping hazard for the children. 4. There was blue commercial construction bin in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “1. The Green/Olive faux leather couch in the Preschool Room was removed. 2. In the outdoor play space, the tarp covering the fence was secured to the back to the fence post. 3. The green artificial surface on the ground in the outdoor play space was removed and replaced with a new outdoor…”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, the operator did not have the Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “A pickup and drop off policy has been placed in the lobby for parents.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, there were no written daily activity sheets posted in each childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Daily activity list has been posted in each classroom.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, there was no written Transportation Plan posted in each childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “The Transportation Plan has been posted in all classrooms and in the lobby for parents to see.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/25, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 2/3/25, which was not updated within the required 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Child`s emergency contact has been up dated.”
Core safety Jul 17, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify the specific children or establish assigned groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Super vision chart has been implemented in every classroom. Teachers has been informed that it is their responsibility to know children's names that they serve each day,”
Citation Jul 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover, between the restroom and the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Plastic electrical covers were replaced”
Citation Jul 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24: 1. There were excess wires from the electrical meter near the fence in the outside play area that were accessible to the children. 2. There are 2 metal fixtures, with no barriers, that pose a hazard to the children. 3. The green artificial turf carpet that is torn and peeling in multiple places. 4. The rear door is in poor repair. It has a bad hinge and rotted wood holding the hinges. 5. There was a water hose in the outside play area that was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “1) All excessive wires have been enclosed in pool noodles and out of reach form children 2) Metal poles were covered with pool noodles 3) Green Turf was glued down to ground. 4)Rear door was repaired. 5) Water hose was placed in hoes box.”
Citation Jul 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/24, there was excess paint and plaster particles from the back wall in the outside play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Peeling paint has been painted over.”
Core safety Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1 content of records, and discovered Staff #1 did not have a copy of the Child Abuse Registry Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will dismiss the employee until the employee returns with the Child Abuse Clearance.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #5 content of records, and noticed on the immunizations record, the influenza shot was not completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will make sure parent provides a letter of exemption if the parent does not wish to the have child to receive the flu shot.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, and Staff #10 content of records. Staff # 5 and Staff #10 did not provide an adult health assessment, and TB screening results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director addressed the Staff on providing the Health Assessment and TB results. Staff cannot return until it's provided.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renew inspection, the Certification Representative asked for the policy of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive head trauma, and identification of maltreatment. The facility did not have a policy in placed for Syndrome and Abusive trauma, and identification of maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will create and trained staff in the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive head trauma and identification on maltreatment.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #3 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form is missing the medical office address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will have the parents complete the missing information on the medical area,”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing the work addresses and telephone of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will make the parents complete the missing information of the work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing information on child's special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will make sure the parent completes the missing information on special needs on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #4 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing information on the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director will make sure the parent completes the child's emergency contact form on the health insurance policy number.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 content of records, and noticed the child's emergency contact form was missing information of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The director will make sure the parent completes the missing information on designated by parent to whom the child may be released.”
Core safety Aug 16, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE FACILITY FOOTAGE THREE CHILDREN CAN BE SEEN IN AN AREA UNSUPERVISED WITH NO STAFF IN SIGHT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “THE PROVIDER CONDUCTED AN ALL STAFF MEETING AND PROVIDED TRAINING FOR THE STAFF.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO METHODS TO CONTACT PARENTS BEFORE OR AFTER THE EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER ADDED THE INFORMATION TO THE PLAN.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #3, CHILD #4, AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL REWUEST NEW HEALTH REPORTS FROM THE PARENTS”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FIRE SAFETY FILE AND THERE WERE NO PROOF OF PURCHASE. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “THE PROVIDER FILLED OUT AN ATTESTATION FORM.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCK-DOWN PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER CREATED A LOCK DOWN PLAN FOR THE EMERGENCY PLAN.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN #1-#3 ARE MISSING THE FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORMS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL REQUEST THE PARENTS TO FILL OUT THE INFORMATION.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILDREN ARE MISSING THE FEE AMOUNT ON THE FORMS. CHILD #3, #4, & #5 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE FOR THE FEE TO BE PAID ON THE AGREEMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL REQUEST THE PARENTS TO FILL OUT THE INFORMATION.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL PLACE THE DATE ON THE FORM.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1, #3, #4, & #5 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY #.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL REQUEST THE INFORMATION FROM THE PARENTS”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN ANY OF THE CLASSROOMS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER CREATED THE PLAN AND POSTED IN THE CLASSROOMS.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2, CHILD #3, DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED AGREEMENT FORM OR AN UPDATED EMERGENCY FORM. THE FILE FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS SIGN THE FORMS”

“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 Aug 16, 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) $68.49 $34.24
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.49 $34.24
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $31.74
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $29.77
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.73 $28.36
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $44.00 $41.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $44.00 $41.36

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 70 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 435-1001
State certificate # CER-00261637
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 7, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 8/7/26: 1. Staff person #9 did not have DHS FBI clearance or Child Abuse clearance on file. 2. Staff person #11 did not have Child Abuse, NSOR, FBI or PA State clearances on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services?

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 Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 27, 2025. 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 Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services last inspected?

Aug 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.49 for newborn, $68.49 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Philadelphia Garden Childcare Services.

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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