Settlement Music School · 416 Queen St, Philadelphia
Settlement Music School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 38 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 38). 5 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 #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a current NSOR certificate in the file of staff person #1, however observed an expired NSOR certificate dated 8/20/20. Cert also did not observe an NSOR certificate or DHS FBI clearance in the file of staff person #2.
During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the Preschool 1 classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe two written nonfamily references in the file of staff person #2.
On 11/25/25 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 11/12/25. Cert Rep learned that the parent of child #1 was not given the original incident report on the day of the incident and received the incident report the following day.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed outdated disclosure statements in the files of staff person #1, dated 02/03/17, staff person #2, dated 02/03/17, and staff person #3, dated 01/25/17.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe outlet covers on an electrical outlet in Preschool Room 2.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a cubby in Preschool Room 4, accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit in Preschool Room 4.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing the facility's annual emergency drill log, Cert Rep observed that the facility has not been conducting emergency drills annually, the last emergency drill was conducted and documented on 03/07/23, which is beyond the annual requirement.
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During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing the facility's fire drill log, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the fire drills were conducted and documented on 11/12/24 and 04/12/24 prior, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the Date of Admission written on child #1's agreement.
While reviewing the staff files I observed that & staff 3, 5, & 6, hired on September 2022, does not contain a completed NSOR certification, or their FBI clearance. Staff 6 is missing their out-of-state clearances.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 had not completed their emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that a few of the rooms were missing items in their first aid kit. Music room was missing soap, tape. Art room was missing gloves. Dance room was missing tweezers.
During my inspection I observed that the room PS3 had peeling paint on their wall under the window, and PS4 had peeling paint on the ceiling due to an old leak.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not complete their fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, &, 4, had not completed their health and safety professional development training within 90 days of being hired.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not have verification of their address.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, health assessment was on the wrong health form.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a signed disclosure letter.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, hired on August 2003, & staff 7, hired on November 2011 does not contain a current FBI.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the gym's first aid kit was missing scissor, and tweezers.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room PS5, had peeling paint on the closet door & PS2 has peeling paint on the wall near the back door.
While conducting my inspection I observed that room PS4 did not have labeled on their rest equipment.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, did not have a current physical.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 did not have a signed agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, did not have emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work and or home address and phone on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have consent for emergency care.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have consent to administrate first aid.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 5, &, 6, did not have verification of their child care experiences.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have a current physical and /or a PPD.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 4, &, 6, did not have their 12 hours of child care 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $26.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Settlement Music School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Dec 16, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a current NSOR certificate in the file of staff person #1, however observed an expired NSOR certificate dated 8/20/20.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Settlement Music School?
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 Settlement Music School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Dec 10, 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 Settlement Music School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Settlement Music School last inspected?
Dec 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Settlement Music School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Settlement Music School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia.
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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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