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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19143

Roslyns Romper Room

446 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
Provisional certificate 1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Roslyns Romper Room is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 44 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 44). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
42 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · 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 15
Building & playground safety 11
Training & qualifications 8
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have FBI clearance on file and Staff #3 did not have child abuse training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain FBI clearance for staff #1 and Child abuse clearance for staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #3 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain emergency plan training for staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the annual emergency drill was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will conduct the annual emergency drill.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain general liability insurance.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #3 did not have health and safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain health and safety training for staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 and 3 did not have fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain fire drill training for staff #1 and 3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1-3 did not have a written evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain a written evaluation for staff #1-3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records/Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.191/3270.192(1)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #4 did not have a file. Staff #3 did not have verification of address on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain a file for staff #4 and verification of address for staff #3”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #3 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain verification of child care experience for staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jul 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #3 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 20, 2026): “Will obtain two written nonfamily references for staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Show 34 older citations
Citation Jul 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Large muscle space provided 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(a)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 07/22/2025, the indoor play space was still under construction and child care space was said to be used as play space until repairs are completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “My contractors are currently working on making repairs due to leaks and other renovations that need to be made. I need extra time to get flooring installed.”
Citation Jul 22, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the unannounced inspection 07/22/2025, the thermometer displayed an incorrect refrigerator temperature reading of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “I will discard the none operating thermometer and purchase a new thermometer and place it inside the refrigerator immediately.”
Citation Jul 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 07/22/2025, the liability insurance was requested and could not be produced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “Once I am able to find it I will have it sent to you.”
Core safety Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection staff #1did not have NSOR certificate on file. Staff #2 did not have State police clearance, child abuse, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate on file. Staff #3 did not have state police clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain all required clearances for staff #1-3.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will create continuity of operations for the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed toxic materials accessible to children in the 2nd bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “Operator removed the toxic materials in the 2nd bathroom.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bathroom toilet was broke and the sink needs reinforcement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will repair the toilet in the bathroom.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection the bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will post a handwashing sign inside the bathroom.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have a complete health assessment on file with immunizations on file. Child #3 did not have an updated health assessment with immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain the health assessment with immunizations for child #1 and 3.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the annual emergency drill was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will do an emergency drill.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed documentation of testing the fire safety system every 30 days was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain documentation of testing of the fire safety system every 30 days.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will complete the emergency plan delivery and send to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of location of the facility was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the shaking baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will include the prevention and identification of children maltreatment for the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection staff#3 and 4 did not have fire safety on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain fire safety training for staff #3 and 4.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3 and 4 did not have health and safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will obtain health and safety training for staff #1, 3 and 4. Staff #3 is no longer employed, letter on file.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 and 4 did not have staff written evaluations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will obtain written staff evaluations for staff #3 and 4. Staff #3 is no longer employed, letter on file.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the infant/toddler classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain a written plan of daily activities for the infant/toddler classroom and have it posted.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain the insurance policy number for child #4 emergency contact.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain the release persons address for the emergency contact for child #4.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for the infant/toddler and preschool classrooms were not present in the childcare space while children were receiving care in the space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will have the emergency contacts present in the childcare space while children are receiving care in the space.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will post a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care in the preschool classroom.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection child #2-4 emergency contact was not updated once in a 6-month period and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain updated informaton for the emergency contact for child #2-4.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #5 did not have an individual record on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Staff #5 will not enter the childcare facility without having an approved full file.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection staff #2 and 4 did not have verification of childcare experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will obtain verification of childcare experience for staff #2 and 4.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have verification of education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Operator will obtain verification of education for staff #2.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 3 did not have first aid and CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will obtain first aid and CPR training for staff #1 and 3.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 and 4 did not have the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Operator will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #3 and 4. Staff #3 is no longer employed letter on file.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Care space not play space at same time 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(b)
Observed barrier removed separating childcare space and child play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Provider will replace barrier.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Provider will add tweezers to first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed bathroom with no handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Provider will place a handwashing sign stating a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating in bathroom.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed roof leaking water onto floor. Also observed hole in bathroom floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Provider will have Landlord fix roof. Provider will also have landlord fix hole in wall in bathroom.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Training chair - sanitized 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(d)
Observed staff changing child on a blanket and then leaving blanket on changing table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Provider will only change children on training chairs that can be sanitized.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed no handwashing sign in bathroom. Also observed staff not washing able body child hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff will add a handwashing sign in all bathrooms. Staff will also have all able body children and all staff wash hands after toileting.”

“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.) $76.00 $66.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $72.00 $62.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.00 $52.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $62.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.00 $42.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $52.00 $42.00

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Provisional
Certificate dated through Jul 23, 2023
Keystone STARS STAR 4
Operator —
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 969-3199
State certificate # CER-00210517
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Common questions

Has Roslyns Romper Room had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 20, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have FBI clearance on file and Staff #3 did not have child abuse training on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Roslyns Romper Room?

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

What is Roslyns Romper Room’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4. 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 Roslyns Romper Room compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Roslyns Romper Room last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Roslyns Romper Room cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

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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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