See Saw Daycare and Learning Center
See Saw Daycare and Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 11 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff person #1 tapped child on head.
On 2/28/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person # 1 was not able to identify children in her supervision group.
On 2/28/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that one or more sinks in the facility was missing the proper hand washing sign.
On 2/28/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that one or more of the daily activities was not posted in the group space.
On 2/28/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 agreement was missing operator signature.
On 2/28/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing parent signature for transportation.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, who has been providing care at the facility since 9/6/22, was lacking the National Sex Offender Clearance Letter. Staff person #1 was observed on the date of the inspection proving care unsupervised.
At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan is not satisfying all regulatory requirements did not provide the means for continuity of care, in the event of a crisis, facility is not currently prepared with access to the files of staff and children in the event of being locked out of the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 1, having served the facility over 90 days, did not have proof of the completion of the required PQUAS certified in person pediatric first aid training.
At the time of the inspection the surface of the outdoor playspace had edges that were frayed and coming up out of the seams. There were areas of extreme moss buildup as well.
At the time of the inspection the fire detection system had an undated annual inspection and the fire drill log had no verification of the operability of the system.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.95 | $42.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.93 | $40.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
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 See Saw Daycare and Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 3, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Staff person #1 tapped child on head.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about See Saw Daycare and Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is See Saw Daycare and Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 27, 2019. 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 See Saw Daycare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was See Saw Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does See Saw Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for newborn, $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.95 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs See Saw Daycare and Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bavw 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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