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Project Play School INC

1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Project Play School INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 29 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 29). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 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 8
Building & playground safety 7
Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Supervision 1
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, Cert Rep did not observe clean floors throughout the facility, the rug in the preschool age classroom (room on the left from entrance) was observed as dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Director will throw the rug out and get a new one to replace it.”
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed sleep equipment placed in front of the exit in the preschool classroom (room on the left from entrance).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Director moved sleep equipment to another space in the classroom. (corrected onsite)”
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On 08/26/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Write N/A on agreement forms, and all forms if information is not applicable.”
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the initial health assessment in the file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “All staff persons will submit an initial health assessment at the time of hire.”
Citation Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe verification two written references in the file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “All Staff will submit reference letters at the time of hire.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 02/20/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed furniture blocking both exits in the preschool classroom (first room from front entrance).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Director will clear all exits immediately and keep clear at all times.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Different times of day 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the time of day for each drill is the same and not conducted at different times of the day.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Director will ensure that drills are conducted at different times of the day.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the hypothetical location for each drill is the same for consecutive drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Director will ensure that the fire drills conducted have different hypothetical locations documented.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the provider sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Provider will send emergency plan documentation and complete delivery form.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “All forms will be reviewed and updated to include missing information or N/A.”
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Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 08/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the required 12 hours in the file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Director will forward the required training hours to Cert Rep for review. (Corrected)”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “A bottle of water will be added to the first aid kit used for trips/walks.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep observed several parts of broken wood from art/crafts toy laying on the floor in the preschool classroom posing as trip hazards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “The parts of broken wood will be moved, placed off the floor, and out of reach of children.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep observed the toy chair in the outdoor play area used by the children as dirty and rusty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “The toys in the outdoor play area will be cleaned or thrown out if they are not in good condition.”
Citation Aug 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Certificate of compliance will be posted in location where parents can see.”
Core safety Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 in room # 2's bathroom and Staff # 7 in room # 1's bathroom washing children's hands, were not supervising children who were leaving the bathrooms to retrieve their lunches from the refrigerator to the classroom. - Staff # 5 that was in classroom # 1 was observed helping children opening lunch boxes, was not supervising the children who were leaving the classroom to retrieve lunch boxes and water bottles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “We will assure that children are supervised by staff bringing lunches and water bottles out of the kitchen and placed in the play space area well supervised. Children will find their lunchbox to encourage independence as staff supervises. Kitchen door will be closed”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “If an emergency arises, we will have continuity of operations by bringing along to our evacuation location small toys, books and games along with snacks and water. We will also of course have emergency contact info and all communication avenues in place to keep in touch with all parents/guardians.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)
During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not specify where in the facility staff and children would shelter in place/lockdown procedures - The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “We will shelter in place in the small nap room, bathroom and Kitchen. Our children needing assistance Infants, toddlers and children with disabilities will be accommodated with our evacuation crib, and wagons to assist in their safe evacuation.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing children's files Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's health assessment was dated 8/2/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “Parent was contacted on 9/28 and we received the updated health report on 9/30”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, 3, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “All staff have been provided the link for completion of this requirement and have required to complete this update asap.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2, 3, 4, did not have documentation of pediatric CPR/First Aid in file. Staff has exceeded the 90-day period for completion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “We have scheduled our CPR/First aid and it will be completed 9/5. All staff will complete this requirement.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During my inspection I observed that the room 104 had some peeling paint on the wall by the room door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in 103 did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that every refrigerator in the facility has a thermometer.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, 7-9, did not have the annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have fire safety training, and annually after that.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 7-9, did not have their annual written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation un their every 12 months.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 8 did not have verification of their education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, did not have their health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have current physical every two years in the file.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1,6, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $92.80 $70.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $81.00 $71.03
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $81.00 $71.03
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $67.38 $60.23

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 57 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 20, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Project Play School INC
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 309-3631
State certificate # CER-00260852
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Common questions

Has Project Play School INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 1, 2023 (supervision): “During renewal inspection on 8/28/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 in room # 2's bathroom and Staff # 7 in room # 1's bathroom washing children's hands, were…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Project Play School INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Project Play School INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Project Play School INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 20, 2020. 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 Project Play School INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Project Play School INC last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Project Play School INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $92.80 for infant, $81.00 for young toddler, $81.00 for older toddler, $67.38 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Project Play School INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Project Play School 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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