Shanes Friends II
Shanes Friends II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 26 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 26). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 06/17/26 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding non-compliance with staff:child ratios on 06/08/26. Cert Rep observed the toddler classroom out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 Older Toddlers, that were assigned to her for supervision.
During the renewal inspection on 03/24/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a current FBI Criminal History Clearance in the file of Staff person #2, dated 09/04/20, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 03/24/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
During the renewal inspection on 03/24/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe an updated health assessment in the file of staff person #1, dated 9/5/23, which is beyond the requirement.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/01/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe the PSP Criminal History Clearance in the file of staff person #1. Cert Rep also did not observe mandated reporter training in the file of staff person #1.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/01/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe verification of education in the file of staff person #1.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/01/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe a health assessment in the file of staff person #1.
During the renewal inspection on 03/14/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff persons #1-#4.
During an unannounced inspection on 03/21/24, Cert rep observed children in the infant room confined to a space in a Breathable Mesh Baby Fence.
During the renewal inspection on 03/06/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's fire drills did not document fire drills conducted during various program activity times.
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During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 120 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with a child's name.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted of documented any emergency drills.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the number for whom they could be released to on their agreement.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, March, 2022 did not have a copy of her NSOR certification, or her mandated reporter training, & staff 3 hired on March, 2022 did not have a copy of her NSOR certification.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature exceed 110 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed the older toddler room did not have all the require play equipment and materials.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not have a currently physical.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an emergency drill log.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have how much their fee is on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, 5, did not have the information for the people they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have all the required signatures at the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have a current physical or PPD.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 II had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jun 17, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 06/17/26 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding non-compliance with staff:child ratios on 06/08/26. Cert Rep observed the toddler classroom out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 Older…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Shanes Friends II?
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 Shanes Friends II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 22, 2020. 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 II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #544 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Shanes Friends II last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Shanes Friends II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Shanes Friends II?
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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