Precious Angels Community Center
Precious Angels Community Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 59 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 59). 13 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 #1,124 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #2 and #3 did not have primary care groups showing responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, toddler children were locked in chairs on a carpet during circle time. As children got free from the straps, teachers placed them back in restrains for circle time.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit was missing soap and a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Baseboards were in poor repair located in bathroom #1.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling cream colored paint located in classroom #3 toddlers.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Classroom #2, stalls #1 and #3 needed hand washing signs.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for child #1 was not signed by the physician.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written record of fire drills on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The CRP first aid training on file for staff person #2 was not completed by a PQAS instructor.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have the required Part (2) health and safety training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have the required 3hrs of Mandated reporter training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include health insurance policy number.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The PA state police clearance for staff person #1 and #6 was outdated. The dates were cut off the bottom of the state police clearance for staff person #3. The NSOR on file for staff person #1 was outdated. The FBI clearance for staff person #3 was not for childcare workers but was completed for the department of education. The facility did not have any clearances or other required documentation on file for volunteer person #2 who was in the classroom with children at the time of inspection. In addition, facility persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was Lyson spray on lower shelf in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The hot water temperature was 114.3° F.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the first aid kit was located on a lower cubby in reach of the children in the toddler classroom. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the toddler classroom did not have a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathrooms #2 located in the toddler classroom did not have lidded trash cans.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were 3 refrigerators within the facility (located in the infant and toddler classrooms) that had temperatures between 60° F and above.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not clean the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #4 was expired. In addition, the date on the health assessment for staff person #3 was blurry and not legible.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #3 did not wash her hands after diapering.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the updated emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #4 did not have a health assessment on file. In addition, the health assessments on file for child #5 did not have a date.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The pediatric first aid training on file for staff person #3 was not legible.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have the required health and safety training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #5 and #6 did not have an annual written evaluation on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #5 did not have a signed fee agreement on file. In addition, the fee agreement for child #2 and #3 was not signed by the operator.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement foe child #3 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1 was outdated. In addition, the record for child #5 did not have a fee agreement.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an established record for child #2.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an established file for volunteer facility person #2.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have and total of two written, nonfamily references.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff persons in classroom #1 did not have primary care groups.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The most recent emergency plan at the facility was last updated 7/22/2022.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the hot water had a temperature of 118.6° F.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the first classroom was located in a lower cubby accessible to children. In addition, the first aid kit in room #1 and #2 was missing soap and gloves. (Corrected on site).
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. When flushing the toilet in bathroom #1 there was water coming from the back pipe.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in the toddler classroom used to store potentially hazardous foods had a temperature of 60° F
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bottles and sippy cups in the toddler classroom were not labeled with the children names. (Corrected on site).
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of emergency drills.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being tested every 30 days.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not include a written annual evaluation.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6 were not signed by the operator.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #3 did not specify the arrive time, departure time or the persons to whom the child may be released.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3 and #4 did not have a fee agreement that specify the children's admission dates.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On July 16, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have a total of 12 clock hours of childcare training or a health and safety training on file.
ON JUNE 14, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A NSOR CLEARANCE OR DOCUMENTATION VERYIFING SUBMISSION OF CLEARANCE, THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE AND A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, THE CLEARANCES ON FILE WAS FOR A VOLUNTEER, STAFF #3 IS IDENTIFIED AS THE DIRECTOR
ON JUNE 14, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY MANTOUX METHOD
ON JUNE 14, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
ON JUNE 14, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS ATTESTING TO THEIR SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.40 | $49.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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
Common questions
Has Precious Angels Community Center 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 Jul 21, 2026 (supervision): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #2 and #3 did not have primary care groups showing responsibility for supervision of specific children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Precious Angels Community Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Precious Angels Community Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Precious Angels Community Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 8, 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 Precious Angels Community Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,124 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Precious Angels Community Center last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Precious Angels Community Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.49 for young toddler, $59.40 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool, $45.55 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Precious Angels Community Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Precious Angels INC.
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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