Sherwood Day Care Center
Sherwood Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 74 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 74). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,158 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) contained a state police clearance dated 4/14/20 and a child abuse history clearance dated 5/1/20 which is more than 60months old.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, there was no emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, 2 outlets and an outlet surge were observed without protective receptacle covers.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, Lysol wipes and medication were observed on a low table in the main childcare space accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the water in the facility bathrooms were tested via a thermometer and read 119° F and 117° F.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, chip paint was observed along the edges of the red wall near the entrance of the main childcare space. Chip paint was also observed on the light blue wall where the fire extinguisher was located.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, handwashing signs that state A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating were not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the highchair covering observed was torn up with cracks, stains and missing plastic covering.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the play pens observed where children were napping were not placed 2 feet apart or with space on three sides of the rest equipment.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 2/5/24.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, Top Care cough syrpe, Hyland cold and cough, Zarbee cough syrpe and Genexa kids' pain, and fever medication were observed on a low table and not stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
During the unannounced allocated follow-up inspection from 8/7/2024 cert rep observed there was 1 staff person in the facility with 3 children in care.
During the unannounced allocated follow-up inspection from 8/7/2024 cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations on file.
During the unannounced allocated follow-up inspection from 8/7/2024 cert rep observed one of the lights in the facility was not working properly.
During the unannounced allocated follow-up inspection from 8/7/2024 cert rep observed the walkers and bouncy chairs were not clean.
During the unannounced allocated follow-up inspection from 8/7/2024 cert rep observed the pack and plays were not clean.
During the unannounced allocated follow-up inspection from 8/7/2024 cert rep observed documentation of testing the fire safety system every 30 days was not on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no emergency plan on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed toxic materials accessible to children in care.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the screen in front of the radiator was torn and not in good repair.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first aid kit was missing tape
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the lights in the facility was not working.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the changing pad in the bathing was torn and not clean.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no hand washing sign posted in the bathroom and staff #3 did not wash hands after diaper change.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the walkers, bouncy chairs and changing pad were not clean.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the pack and plays were not clean and all the rest equipment was not labeled for a specific child.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sleeping equipment was did not have 2 feet of space on three sides during nap time.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the changing pad was not cleaned after diapering.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a menu was not posted.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the nursers and bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no documentation of annual emergency drill on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed documentation of testing the fire safety system every 30 days was not on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plans was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have a health assessment on file. Child #2 did not have a health assessment with immunizations on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have first aid and CPR training on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have Health and Safety training on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have staff evaluations on file.
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #3 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection child #4 fee agreement did not include the date of the child's admission on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the emergency contact information for the child on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the physicians phone number on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1-3 emergency contact did not include the work address and phone number for the enrolling parent on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1 and 5 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's special needs or disabilities.
During the renewal inspection child #1, 2, 4 and 5 emergency contact did not include the release persons address.
During the renewal inspection child #2-4 emergency contact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2's FBI in file, was form the criminal justice center, it was not the correct DHS FBI. - Staff # 5 did not have Child abuse clearance in file to qualify under the 45-day provisional waiver hire. Staff # 5 did not have documentation of receipt in file to show FBI clearance was applied for.
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff #5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's front entrance was missing some tiles
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while doing a walkthrough, Cert Rep observed the following: - the pack n plays were not labeled for specific child's use. -an infant was observed asleep in the car seat that was placed in the pack n play
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the bottles used for children were not labeled with specific child's name
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 2 and # 3 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file that was to be completed on 12/30/23.
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 and # 3 did not have documentation of education in file to qualify as an AGS and Aide - Staff # 5 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify to be an AGS
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while doing a walkthrough, Cert Rep observed the following: -Infant was not being stimulated. Infant was picked up to be fed, then placed back in pack n play, then changed, and placed back in pack and play
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 6 listed as facility staff did not have a file at the facility
During renewal inspection on 5/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, staff person #1 did not have a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, or an FBI clearance completed with in the last 60 months. Staff person #1 had a state police clearance dated 9/8/16, a child abuse clearance dated 9/4/16, and an FBI clearance dated 9/22/16.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative did not observe an emergency plan that included a method for facility persons to inform parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative did not observe an emergency plan that included a method for facility persons to inform parents that an emergency has ended.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative observed no outlet cover on the outlet under the television in the main room floor accessible to children being cared for under the age of 5.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative observed a baby bottle not in use with formula in it sitting on a table near the facility's refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative did not observe safe routes for the facility posted in a conspicuous location in the child care faciliity.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative did not observe an emergency plan that included accommodations for infants and toddlers. The facility was providing care for infants and toddlers at the time of the renewal inspection.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative did not observe a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Staff person's #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1.Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations) 2. Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & Use of Safe Sleep Practices 3. Administration of Medication, consistent with standards for parental consent 4. Prevention of and Response to Emergencies due to Food and Allergic Reactions 5. Building and Physical Premises Safety, including Identification of and Protection from Hazards, Bodies of Water and Vehicular Traffic 6. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment 7. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility), within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5195a(a)(1)) that shall include procedures for evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place and lock down, staff and volunteer emergency preparedness training and practice drills, communication and reunification…
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, certification representative did not observe emergency contact information that had been updated in a six month period for child #1,#2,#3, and #4.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/22, Certification Representative did not observe 12 annual clock hours of child care training for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3.
“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.) | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $23.00 | $23.00 |
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 Sherwood Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Aug 4, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection conducted 8/4/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) contained a state police clearance dated 4/14/20 and a child abuse history clearance dated 5/1/20 which is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sherwood Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sherwood Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sherwood Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1. 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 Sherwood Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,158 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sherwood Day Care Center last inspected?
Aug 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sherwood Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $37.00 for infant, $35.00 for young toddler, $35.00 for older toddler, $33.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the 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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