Red Lion Elementary School
Red Lion Elementary School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 225 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection. 11 facility children were observed unsupervised in their classroom.
At time of inspection, chipped paint was observed on the door on room # 2, room #3 and on the bathroom, door located in room #6.
At time of inspection, child # 3 did not have immunization record with updated influenza immunization or signed exemption form documented as required per regulations.
At time of inspection, it was observed that a permanent wall had been instructed to separate the multi-purpose room to provide space for another childcare space to be used for childcare in facility. There was not an updated CO or letter provided to prove that the wall that was constructed is safe and in compliance with L & I requirements. In addition, the space was not measured by OCDEL to determine number of children that can occupy the space.
Staff person #1, hired within the last 3 months did not have required mandated reporter training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form. The parents of child #2 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.
During time of inspection, the cubbies location in the hallway area of facility were not mounted to prevent they from accidently falling over and becoming a hazard to children in space.
During time of inspection, the hand washing requirement was not posted in any of the bathroom and/or sink areas of the facility as required.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $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 Red Lion Elementary School 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 Mar 26, 2025 (supervision): “At the time of inspection. 11 facility children were observed unsupervised in their classroom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Red Lion Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Red Lion Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Red Lion Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 24, 2026. 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 Red Lion Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Red Lion Elementary School last inspected?
Mar 23, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Red Lion Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.23 for preschool, $60.00 for young school-age, $60.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Red Lion Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Red Lion Elementary 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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