Shanes Friends Day Care
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on 9/18/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 9/14/21.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the main room has toxics materials on a low shelf in the bathroom.
During my inspection I observed that the staff 6 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have written 12-month evaluation.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6 did not have verification of childcare experience or, education.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6 did not have their two written nonfamily references.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local safety traffic letter.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have a written evaluation.
While reviewing the children files I observed that child 1 was missing consent on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have 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
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.
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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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