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Settlement Music School · 416 Queen St, Philadelphia

416 Queen St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #977 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 16, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2022 · Inspection · 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 14
Building & playground safety 8
Background checks 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Staff persons #1 and #2 will not work in a childcare position until all clearances are resolved.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Place water in the first aid kit. (corrected onsite)”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Director will ensure emergency drills are conducted annually at the minimum.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Director will ensure staff provides two professional references.”
Citation Nov 25, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Director will provide the incident report to the parent on the same day of the incident.”
Core safety Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Staff person #1, #2, and #3 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until CPSL requirements are met. All staff have signed and updated disclosure statements and placed inside files.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “All outlets have been covered and inaccessible to children. (Corrected onsite)”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Remove hand sanitizer and other toxic materials and place where it's inaccessible to children. (corrected onsite)”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Director will ensure that soap is placed in the first-aid kit in the preschool classrooms.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Director will conduct an annual emergency drill and document in the file at the facility.”
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Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Provider will conduct a fire drill immediately, document, and keep on file at the facility.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Provider will ensure that the Date of Admission is written on each child's service agreement. (signed on site)”
Core safety Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff 3, 5, & 6, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 3, 5, & 6, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 had not completed their emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff and current staff receive emergency plan training annually.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all first aid kit always has the follow items in them (adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves).”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that an updated copy of their emergency plan is sent over to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they create and summit a annually letter of the location to the local authorities.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not complete their fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff take fire safety training annually.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health and safety professional development training within the first 90 days.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not have verification of their address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff provide a copy of their address to put in their file.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, health assessment was on the wrong health form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff obtain a health assessment on the correct form.”
Citation Jan 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff files include two written, nonfamily references.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a signed disclosure letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a signed disclosure in their file at all times.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “Staff 5, 7, will comply with CPSL at all times.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the gym's first aid kit was missing scissor, and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all first aid kid are stocked with all required items at all times.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint, and cracked plaster.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that room PS4 did not have labeled on their rest equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all equipment is properly labeled at all times.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, did not have a current physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 did not have a signed agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all students have a signed agreement form in their file at all times.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, did not have emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all students have an emergency contact sheet in their file at all time.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have consent for emergency care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have consent to administrate first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 5, &, 6, did not have verification of their child care experiences.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have their child care verification in their file at all times.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have a current physical and /or a PPD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “Provider will make that all staff have a current physical and/or PPD in the file at all times.”
Citation Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 4, &, 6, did not have their 12 hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff get their annual 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

Violation found Nov 25, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 94 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Dec 10, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 320-2670
State certificate # CER-00252107
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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.

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.

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