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Shanes Friends Day Care

1340 W Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Shanes Friends Day Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2021 · 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 5
Training & qualifications 3
Building & playground safety 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 08/28/25, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe the refrigerator temperature at 45 F or below, temperature was observed at 46.4 F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Working thermometer will remain in the refrigerator for accurate temperature readings.”
Citation Aug 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 08/28/25, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the provider has been testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days or documentation of file from a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Director will test fire alarm today and document.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 08/22/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually. Last emergency drill was conducted on 08/16/23, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “Provider will conduct annual emergency drill immediately and provide documentation.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 08/22/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2024): “Director will submit verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training.”
Citation Aug 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection on 8/22/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed child #1-5 did not have child growth and development reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “Provider will place child growth and development reports into files.”
Citation Aug 23, 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)
During renewal inspection on 9/18/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 9/14/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “All Staff will have up-to-date health assessments.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During my inspection I observed that the main room has toxics materials on a low shelf in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all toxic materials are always placed in an inaccessible area.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
During my inspection I observed that the staff 6 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Provider will have staff 6 take a training on the importance of hand washing.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have written 12-month evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation un their every 12 months.”
Citation Sep 19, 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 6 did not have verification of childcare experience or, education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6 did not have their two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have two written nonfamily references in their file at all times.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 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 local safety traffic letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “Provider will make sure that they have their local safety traffic letter on site at all times.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have a written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “Provider will make sure that all staff have written evaluation every 12 month.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
While reviewing the children files I observed that child 1 was missing consent on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Nov 1, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $80.00 $80.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $80.00 $80.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $75.00 $75.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $75.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.00 $65.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $55.00 $55.00

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 28 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 3, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 29, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Joanne Regalbuto
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 467-5437
State certificate # CER-00245646
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Common questions

Has Shanes Friends Day Care had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Shanes Friends Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Shanes Friends Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Shanes Friends Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 29, 2019. 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 Shanes Friends Day Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Shanes Friends Day Care last inspected?

Aug 18, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Shanes Friends Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shanes Friends Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Joanne Regalbuto.

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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