Daycare Record Child care inspection records

Safe Haven Cassidy

6523 Landsdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Safe Haven Cassidy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 6 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 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 #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
4 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
6 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision 2
Records & paperwork 2
Building & playground safety 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 20, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 1/20/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed a child walking down the hallway to meet their parent in the school lobby for pick-up.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “The coordinator held a staff meeting to review the supervision policy and the pick-up and drop-off procedures. All staff members signed documentation acknowledging their understanding of the expectations.”
Citation Jan 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 1/20/26, during the renewal inspection, cleaning products were observed in the hallway accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “The Program Coordinator met with the school janitorial staff to develop a new policy requiring that all cleaning materials be kept in a locked closet inaccessible to children. Additionally, janitorial staff must keep cleaning supplies with them while cleaning classrooms and may not leave them…”
Citation Jan 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
On 1/20/26, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “The coordinator met with all staff to reiterate the importance of obtaining their materials prior to the program starting. All daily schedules and emergency bags will be in their designated locations for staff to obtain for their classroom.”
Citation Jan 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 1/20/26, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of emergency contact information available for children present in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “All emergency contact forms for each enrolled child is maintained in each classroom emergency bag.”
Core safety Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 3/17/25, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed on child leave the classroom to go to the bathroom unsupervised in the older school age classroom. Certification rep. observed a child at the water fountain unsupervised from the younger school age program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Director of Programs trained staff on Youth Observation on 3/18/2025”
Citation Sep 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On 9/09/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1, did not have an updated health assessment in the individual staff record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Staff files will be reviewed by the director monthly. All required documents will be obtained prior to the expiration date of the previous document.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $33.00 $33.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $33.00 $33.00

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 Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator To Our Childrens Future With Health
Hours Monday–Friday 2:15 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 879-7740
State certificate # CER-00255021
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Safe Haven Cassidy 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 Jan 20, 2026 (supervision): “On 1/20/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed a child walking down the hallway to meet their parent in the school lobby for pick-up.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Safe Haven Cassidy?

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

What is Safe Haven Cassidy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 19, 2025. 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 Safe Haven Cassidy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Safe Haven Cassidy last inspected?

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

How much does Safe Haven Cassidy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for young school-age, $33.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Safe Haven Cassidy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is To Our Childrens Future With Health.

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.

Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.

Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.