Priceless Times Child Care INC
Priceless Times Child Care INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 24 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 24). 1 citation 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 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a shelter in place/lockdown emergency to include locations where staff are to go.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include an emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the water temperature was at 116° f.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was damaged paint upstairs at the front wall around the windows and ceiling above the door and wall.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire extinguisher was inoperable
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 1 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed damaged floorboard in the bathroom on the 1st floor in the infant/toddler room and in the main entrance area. Outdoor carpeting in the play space was lifting causing possible tripping hazard.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed chip/peeled paint on the walls in the main entrance, on walls in the 2nd floor front room and in the bathroom on the 2nd floor.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed sink located in bathroom on the 2nd floor was not working.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1 and 2 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and policy on file addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed a child receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 8.5 hour of annual training and staff person 2 file contained 11.5 hours of annual training.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23: 1. The deck for the side entrance had loose wood slabs and exposed nails. 2. The outside play area had torn playground covering at the entrance of the playground. 3. There was a water stain on the ceiling in the upstairs childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23, the fluorescent light in the downstairs childcare space were not working. There was no lighting on that side of the room.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23, staff people #1,2, and 3 did not have an initial or subsequent tuberculosis screening with results/readings date.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23, the provider did not have instructions posted or provided to parents, for accessing the applicable regulations electronically.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/2/22, 1. THE WAS DAMAGED DRYWALL ON THE ROOF OF THE KITCHEN. 2. DAMAGED TILES ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR NEAR THE SINK. 3. THE GAS LINE WAS UNCOVERED AND HAD INSULATION THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR, NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE CHILDREN EAT. 4. DOOR KNOB TO THE BATHROOM WAS MISSING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/2/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE A MENU POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/2/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE INFORMATION POSTED ON HOW TO ACCESS THE REGULATIONS IN THIS CHAPTER ELECTRONICALLY.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $300.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$245.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $300.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$245.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $290.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$235.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $270.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$215.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $250.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$205.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $205.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$175.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $205.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
$175.00 |
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 Priceless Times Child Care INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 24 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Priceless Times Child Care INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Priceless Times Child Care INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Priceless Times Child Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 25, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Priceless Times Child Care INC 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 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Priceless Times Child Care INC last inspected?
Mar 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Priceless Times Child Care INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Priceless Times Child Care INC.
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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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