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Shake Rattle and Roll Learning Center · 1214 N Broad St, Philadelphia

1214 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Transportation 4
Building & playground safety 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Staff ratios 2
Health & medication 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection there were outlets uncovered in the 2yo classroom and in the infant classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Director and teachers immediately placed covers on outlets”
Citation Apr 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection, staff person did not wash child's hands after their diaper was changed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Director will ensure that children and staff wash their hands after toileting, diapering, and before eating. Director will review policy with staff.”
Core safety Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the facility did not provide verification of an emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Will provide and submit verification of emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, the hot water temperature at the bathroom sink used by children, measured 146.6° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Water heater was turned to a lower temperature.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Mural wall and chipped paint will be fixed and repaired. All paint chips will be vacuumed up off the floor.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, verification of the emergency lock down drills were not submitted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Verification of lock down drills will be submitted and posted on bulletin boards.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Emergency plan was sent to the county's emergency management agency.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Verification of staff's education and experience placed on file.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “New child service reports were completed for children #1 and #2.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, identification for staff members #12 and #4 were not submitted with their files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Will submit both staff members identification.”
Citation Apr 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/11/23, 12 clock hours of annual childcare training was not submitted for staff member #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Staff will complete the required trainings.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “All staff including directors are to take staff child ratio training.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons on excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Two staff members will transport children at all times to maintain compliance and safety.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS 55 Pa. Code §3270.173(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “When transporting young toddlers, preschool or infants, there will be two staff members in the vehicle complying with regulations for transportation ratios.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Age appropriate restraints 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Will only transport children in compliance with the PA Department of Transportation safety standards/Booster seat requirements.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Used by all occupants 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “When transporting children, all safety restraints installed in the vehicle will be used according to the vehicle information in the door jamb that state number of passengers allowed in vehicle.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “First aid kit will remain in vehicle while children are being transported. This is to stay incompliance with keeping children safe.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “All emergency contact information specific to each child will be in the vehicle during transportation.”

“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

Capacity 63 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 12, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Shake Rattle And Roll Learning Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 223-7655
State certificate # CER-00255743
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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.

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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