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.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During my inspection I observed that the room 104 had some peeling paint on the wall by the room door.
During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in 103 did not have a thermometer.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, 7-9, did not have the annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 7-9, did not have their annual written evaluation.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 8 did not have verification of their education.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, did not have their health assessment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1,6, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training.
“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
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.
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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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