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Shabaab Al Muminin

1562 E Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Shabaab Al Muminin is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 50 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 50). 6 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 #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
7 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
50 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 14, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 11, 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 13
Training & qualifications 12
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 6
Background checks 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed in the staff records: staff person #1 was lacking proof of a current mandated reporter training, staff person #3 was lacking the FBI clearance for childcare service.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with proof of a current mandated reporter training and the record of staff person #3 with the FBI clearance for childcare service.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(c)/3270.63
At the time of the inspection the metal stairs in the rear of the building had sections of corrosion and rust. The fence in the rear yard has a broken fence with sharp metal protrusions. The top of the fence has wires that are unwoven and frayed, leaving sharp exposed points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will have the metal stairs in the rear of the building repaired so that there is no more areas of corrosion and rust exposed. The fence in the rear yard will be repaired so that there are no longer either sharp metal protrusions or leaving sharp exposed points.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection both the files of staff people #2 and #3 were lacking current valid health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will update the files of staff people #2 and #3 with current valid health assessments.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility for over one year, was lacking the certification of the current fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the certification of the current fire safety training.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2, having served the facility for more than 90 days, was lacking the proof of the required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2, with the proof of the required health and safety training.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility for over one year, was lacking the certification of the current 12 hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the certification of the current 12 hours of child care training.”
Citation Nov 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility in a child care position for over 7 months, did not include the verification of them having completed the required training described in 3270.31 (f) 1-10
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Provider will have the record of staff person #1 updated to include the verification of completion of the required training described in 3270.31 (f) 1-10”
Citation Nov 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.32(a)
At the time of the inspection staff person #2, having served the facility for less than 90 days and not having yet fulfilled the training requirements to qualify as a AGS level staff persons, was observed caring for a group of children on their own without the supervision of any other staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “At the time of the inspection staff person #2 was joined by another fully qualified staff person.”
Core safety Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in a complete PA state police clearance. The record of staff person #2 was lacking in the FBI clearance,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Neither staff person #2 nor staff person #1 will be providing care for chidren at the facility until such a time when they have updated their staff records: staff person #1 with a complete PA state police clearance and staff person #2 with a FBI clearance,”
Core safety Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the inspection staff person #2 was observed as the only staff person caring for infants in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “staff person #2 was joined by a fully qualified staff person at the time of the inspection, the two of them were caring for infants in the infant room by the end of the inspection.”
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Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 was lacking in the required documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, as well as on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 with the required documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, as well as on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking in the both the certification of their health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting, as well as the written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with both the certification of their health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting, as well as the written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of…”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection provider did not have proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system to verify the operability of the system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will submit the proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system to verify the operability of the system.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have the proof of the current comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises, there was no current copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will submit the proof of the current comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises and keep a copy at the facility.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5, having served the facility over one year, was lacking in the proof of completion of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, including in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will submit the updated records of staff person #5, including the proof of completion of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, meeting all regulatory requirments.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 did not include the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility in order to provide qualifications for the position in which the person was observed performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 so that they include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility in order to provide qualifications for the position in which the person was observed performing.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5, having served the facility over one year) was lacking in the written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #5 with a written evaluation of staff persons performance.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of the inspection there was no individual record at the facility for staff/facility person #6
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Staff person #6 will not retur to work at facility until such a time when they have compiled an individual record at the facility indicating their position as staff/facility person.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #7 (needs translation) was lacking acceptable verification of education, such as a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #7 with acceptable verification of education, such as a transcript (with translation where needed)or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, was lacking the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the records of staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 with the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Dec 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the proof of the completion of the professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the proof of the completion of the professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation as soon as possible.”
Citation Feb 24, 2023 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 2/24/23, Staff #1 stated that Child #1 hit their cheek on the classroom chair leaving a mark on Child #1 cheek to chin. An incident/injury report was not completed and was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “An injury report was completed for Child #1 and will be kept on file at the facility.”
Core safety Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 2/1/23, Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person…”
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, Staff #3 was observed working alone in the Infant Room. Staff #3 does not have a completed NSOR clearance required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “We have repeatedly requested the NSOR. We are waiting for the agency to send it. In the meantime, Staff #3 will be supervised at all times.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, documentation of training in the facility's emergency plan was not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1, #2, #3
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Director will train all staff in the emergency plan. The training will be documented with the date and signature of staff persons trained. Documentation will be kept on file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, the crib located in the main childcare space was not labeled for the use of the specific child for which it was being used.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “All cribs and sleep equipment will be labeled for the individual use of children. Labels will be replaced if taken off.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, written infant feeding statements were not observed for 3 infants.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Written feeding schedules will be obtained by the parent for all enrolled infants.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
On 2/1/23, bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's names.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Director will instruct parents to label bottles. Director will also train staff to label all bottles with child's name before placing in refrigerator. All bottles must be labeled with child's name.”
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, Staff #2 and #3 file did not contain verification of education/experience in order to qualify them for the position in which they were performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Verification of education and experience will be obtained for staff #2 and #3.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, Child #1 and #2 emergency contact information did not contain the addresses of designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Director will obtain the addresses of designated release persons for Child #1 and #2.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/1/23, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where 4 infants were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Emergency contact information will be copied from office file and placed in all childcare spaces. Emergency contact information will be with the children in the childcare spaces they are receiving care at all times.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Continued Non- Compliance: On 2/1/23, Staff #2 and Staff #3 files did not contain 2 letters of written references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Director will obtain 1 letter of reference for Staff #2 and 2 letters of reference for Staff #3.”
Core safety Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance. Staff #4 file did not contain results of PA Criminal, FBI and NSOR clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Staff #3 and #4 will be removed from the facility effective end of day 1/6/23. Staff #3 and Staff #4 will not return until all clearance have been obtained and are on file. ** Unannounced visit on 2/1/23 Staff #3 was not present and Staff #4 has been terminated**”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1, #2, and #4 were observed caring for 14 children in the main childcare space. The youngest children were infants. Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 could not name the children assigned to their group for the purpose of supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Staff will be assigned specific children each day for the purpose of supervision. Staff will be able to identify their group when asked.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 Files did not contain evidence of training in the facility plan at time of initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will train all staff/facility persons (including volunteers) in the facility's emergency plan. Training will be documented, signed/dated by the staff/facility persons, and kept on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, a spray bottle containing bleach & water located in the infant room was not labeled with the contents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “The spray bottle containing bleach and water was labeled with the contents inside at the time of inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, a handwashing sign was not posted at the diapering area located in the Infant Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “A handwashing sign will be printed and posted at the diaper changing area in the infant room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, a ladder was observed obstructing the steps serving as an alternate egress from the lower level.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will remove the ladder on the steps outside the exit door.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, an infant was observed asleep in a crib and a PS child was observed asleep on a cot that were not labeled for the specific us of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “All cribs were labeled in the facility (instead of the wall) so that if they are moved to next room and staff ensured all cots were labeled during the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #4 files did not contain initial health assessment and results of tuberculosis test by Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Staff #1 will obtain a tb test and will obtain health assessment report that addresses suitability to work in childcare position. Staff #4 will obtain health assessment and tb test results.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, written feeding schedules obtained by the parent were not on file for infants at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain a written statement by the parent giving feeding schedule for all infants. Documentation shall be kept on file at the facility and updated as needed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Child #1 file did not contain a health report (only Immunization record was on file).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain a health report for Child #1 dated within 6 months.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #3, #5 and #6 files did not contain the one-hour Update to the Health and Safety Professional Training required by OCDEL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “Director will ensure that any staff who took the H/S training prior to October 2022 also completes the one-hour Update. Staff #3, #5 and #6 will complete the one-hour Update to the Health & Safety Professional Training. **Staff #5 has been terminated.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
On 1/6/23, Staff person #3 and Staff #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Staff person #3 and #5 will have until 1/21/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 & #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #2, #4 and #5 Files did not obtain verification of education/experience to ensure staff qualifications are met.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain verification of education and experience (if applicable) for all staff at time of hire to ensure qualifications for position working.** Staff #4 and #5 no longer work at the facility**”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Child #1 file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain health insurance/policy number for Child #1 and add it to the emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Child #2 and Child #3 emergency contact form did not include the address of the release persons designated by the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain the addresses of designated release persons and add to the emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the front childcare space where children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will copy all emergency contact forms from the master file and place them in the childcare space. Staff will ensure they have emergency contact forms for all children in their care at all times, including excursions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Child #1 File did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain signed parental consent for providing medical emergency care and administration of minor first aid on Child #1 emergency contact form”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1, #4 and #5 file did not contain verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain verification of age for Staff #1, #4 and #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 1/6/23, during renewal inspection, Staff #1, #2, #4, #5 Files did not contain 2 written letters of references. (Staff #2 contained 1 letter).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “Director will obtain 2 written, non-family, letters of reference for Staff #1, #2, #4 and #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Aug 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 8/11/22, a complete FBI clearance was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2022): “Provider requested completed clearance from Staff #1 - new FBI clearance is in process. In the meantime, provider hired a staff with a complete file.”
Citation Aug 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toilet and sinks proper height 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(e)
On 8/12/22, step stools were not observed by toilets and sinks to ensure children can easily access them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Step stools were purchased for all three bathrooms to ensure access by children.”
Citation Aug 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 8/11/22, Staff #1 file did not contain initial health assessment, including results of TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2022): “Director will obtain initial health assessment including results from TB test.”
Citation Aug 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On 8/11/22, proof of installation of the facility's fire detection system required by Panic Fire Safety Act of Nov 2020 was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2022): “Fire detection system was in place when building was acquired. No record of age of detection system is on file. Detection system was inspected in order to obtain approval from L&I. Attestation form was completed and will remain on file.”
Citation Aug 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
On 8/11/22, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for children during a lockdown.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “The facility's emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for children during the event a lockdown is needed.”
Citation Aug 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
On 8/11/22, verification of education was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2022): “Director will obtain verification of education for Staff #1.”

“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 Feb 24, 2023 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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Aug 16, 2022
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $65.00 $58.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.00 $52.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $49.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $48.00 $43.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $48.00 $43.00

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 62 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 21, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Shabaab Al Muminin
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 766-6895
State certificate # CER-00250489
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Shabaab Al Muminin had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Nov 14, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed in the staff records: staff person #1 was lacking proof of a current mandated reporter training, staff person #3 was lacking the FBI clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Shabaab Al Muminin?

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 Shabaab Al Muminin’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jan 21, 2026. 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 Shabaab Al Muminin compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Shabaab Al Muminin last inspected?

Nov 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Shabaab Al Muminin cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shabaab Al Muminin?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shabaab Al Muminin.

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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