Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center · 1214 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for transportation (4 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection there were outlets uncovered in the 2yo classroom and in the infant classroom
During the renewal inspection, staff person did not wash child's hands after their diaper was changed.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the child abuse clearance submitted for staff member #3 was not completed for employment. Pennsylvania State Criminal clearance was not submitted for staff member #5. Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance was not submitted for staff member #6.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the facility did not provide verification of an emergency plan.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the hot water temperature at the bathroom sink used by children, measured 146.6° F.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, peeling paint was observed on the mural wall at the front desk area. Peeling chipped paint was observed on the walls of the play space and on the floor from the peeling paint falling from the ceiling.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, verification of the emergency lock down drills were not submitted.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, verification that the emergency plan for the location was sent to the county's emergency management agency per announcement C-22-04 was not submitted.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, verification that staff members #3 thru 6 qualify for the position in which they are performing at the facility was not provided for review. Staff data sheets and documents on file did not verify if the staff qualified as a Director, Group supervisor or Assistant Group Supervisor.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the child service reports submitted for children #1 and #2 were not updated every six months. Child service reports submitted dated for 9/22/21 and 3/14/22 resepectively.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, identification for staff members #12 and #4 were not submitted with their files.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, 12 clock hours of annual childcare training was not submitted for staff member #2.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, 1 infant, 3 older toddlers and 1 preschool aged child was observed in the care of staff member #1. Based on the ages of the children, an additional staff member was required.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, staff member #2 admitted to transporting 5 preschool aged children this morning in a personal vehicle to another childcare facility for care.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, staff member #2 admitted to transporting 5 preschool aged children this morning without another staff member to be considered as part of the staff-child ratio's.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, staff member #2 admitted to transporting 5 preschool aged children this morning without the proper seat restraints for all the children in care. Per the information listed on the Vehicle Certification Label (the door jamb), the vehicle seats 5 people including the driver (2 in front and 3 in back). One car seat and 1 booster seat were observed in the trunk of the staff members personal vehicle.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, it was discovered that not all 5 of the preschool children who were transported by personal vehicle from one childcare facility to another was able to use the safety restraints due to the vehicle is equipped to transport 5 people with 3 in the back and 2 in the front which includes the driver.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, it was observed that the vehicle used to transport the 5 preschool aged children did not contain a first aid kit.
During the unannounced visit on 3/3/23, staff member #2 transported 5 preschool aged children this morning in a personal vehicle to another childcare facility without the emergency contact information for the 5 preschool age children.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $88.28 | $74.03 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $84.71 | $70.23 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $81.40 | $66.78 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.83 | $63.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.04 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.04 | $60.00 |
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 Shake Rattle and Roll 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 Apr 11, 2023 (background checks): “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the child abuse clearance submitted for staff member #3 was not completed for employment. Pennsylvania State Criminal clearance was not submitted for staff member #5.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 12, 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 Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $88.28 for infant, $84.71 for young toddler, $81.40 for older toddler, $75.83 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shake Rattle And Roll Learning Center.
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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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