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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19133

Sholy Pop Daycare

2910 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 3

Sholy Pop Daycare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 36 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 36). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 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 11
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/24/26, the refrigerator reviewed in the infant childcare space did not include a thermometer placed in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator on 8/26/26. The refrigerator temperature will be monitored daily to ensure that potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 45 and below. The thermometer will remain in the refrigerator at all times.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/24/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Child is no longer enrolled.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/24/26, upon request there was no department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided (Child Service Report) for child #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The child service reports for child #1 and #2 were completed and provided to families on 8/26/26. Copies of the completed reports are maintained in each child file.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/24/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated on 8/24/26 to include the complete addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Core safety Sep 2, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/2/25, facility person #2 (see code sheet for hire date) does not have a completed PA child abuse clearance on file. Facility person # 2 also did not have an out of state national sex offender's registry, out of state criminal history clearance or an out of state child abuse clearance on file. Furthermore on 9/2/25 at 9:30am the facility person was observed in an infant toddler room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2025): “Will be obtained, reviewed and filed before the employee is allowed to begin working with children.”
Citation Sep 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/2/25, the record reviewed for Child #1 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “During the inspection, the physical examination record for the child was missing. We have corrected the issue by obtaining the physical and placing it in a child's file.”
Citation Sep 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/2/25, upon request there were no child service reports available for review for child #1, #2 and #3 with information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “We have corrected the issues by completing and placing the required evaluation in children's file.”
Citation Sep 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/2/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “We will update each child's file to include medical insurance information. If a child does not have medical insurance, the file will clearly state no medical insurance. This procedure will ensure that all children records are accurate and complete.”
Citation Sep 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/2/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 only included 1 nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “During the inspection it was noted that the letter of recommendation was missing from the staff record. The issue has been corrected by obtaining the required letter and placing it in employee's file.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 28, 2024, peeled paint was observed on the white cribs and along the white half wall boarders in the infant space. Peeled paint was also observed along the bottom of the wall boarders in the toddler and preschool space and the preschool space also had peeled paint near the cot section and circle time area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Everything that was scratched was immediately painted and corrected.”
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Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 28, 2024, the handwashing signs posted throughout the facility did not specify that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “At the time it was posted in the corresponding places.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 28, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2024): “At the time of the inspection, it was not included for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities, It is now included in the Emergency Plan.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 28, 2024, upon request there was no evidence presented verifying the facility conducted annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “An Emergengy Drill was done and the evidence is posted next to the Dire Drill.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 28, 2024, upon request there was no evidence presented verifying the facility sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “It was renewed and sent by postal mail.”
Citation Aug 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 28, 2024, the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan reviewed did not include a plan that addresses the facilities continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2024): “During the inspection I did not have it accesible. I will check it annually and have it posted and accessible.”
Citation Jan 19, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
While conducting my investigation, I observed that the temperature in the facility was below 65 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “Provider will have the heating system repair so the temperature can be above 65 degrees.”
Core safety Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The National Sex Offender clearance was immediately ordered and it is on your record.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, it was observed that the health records of staff person #2 did not answer question 1 on the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “The health record the employee ordered it and it is already in her record.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, it was observed that the health records of staff person #2 did not answer question 2 on the form
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “The doctor completed answer number 2 and the health paper is in the employee record”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, it was observed that the health records of staff person #2 did not answer question 3 on the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “The doctor answers question number 3 in the health paper and the health record is in the employee record.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, staff person #2 was observed working alone with children and the records of staff person #2 did not include a completed training in Pediatric First Aid & CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2023): “The employee immediately completed her CPR class.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Employees give me two verification experiences all put in employees records.”
Core safety Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of facility staff person # 4 does not contain completed FBI clearance, the NSOR certificate, and the request for the clearance and certificate as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Facility person # 4 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until all clearances have been obtained. The employee number 4 the FBI Clearance was done and is waiting for the results to place it in the employee record.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
The emergency plan does not include method to contact parents; method to inform parents emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “The emergency plan put the parent contact information, method of information and where we would meet in an emergency were added.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Hand sanitizer, spray can of Lysol on the half wall and a bottle of baby oil on the small shelf diaper changing area in the middle section preschool area accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “The hand sanitizer, pray or Lysol will be kept out of the reach of children.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Debris present on the outdoor play space truffe. Loose, hanging and jagged and sharp links are exposed on the chain linked fence in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “The Toddler classroom repair and painted the wall.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeled and chipped paint on the back wall in the in the toddler space in back area of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “The playground was cleaned and the fence was cleaned.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f)
The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions; and emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “The emergency plan corrected and send to the municipality local.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file of facility person # 4 does not contain proof of completion of pediatric first aid and CPR training by a certified professional in the field of first aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “Employee number 4 provide the CPR and put in the file”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for file of child # 1, child # 2 is missing the address of the release person designated by the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “The emergency contact of child 1 and 2 added the address of each designated person.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The emergency contact form for file of child # 5 has not been update within the 6-month review and update period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “The emergency contact for the file of child 5 it was already renewed by the father.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
The file of facility person # 4 does not contain level of education and years of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Employee number 4 delivered her high school diploma and was placed in the employee's record.”
Citation Dec 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The file of facility person # 4 does not contain level of education, training and years of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “Employee number 4 has already obtained the 12 hours of training that are required.”
Citation Dec 10, 2021 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 the Provider did not have documentation of proof of purchase for the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2021): “Provider submitted an Attestation Statement in lieu of proof of purchase.”
Citation Dec 10, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 3 (Hired 1/26/18) did not include valid verification of certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2021): “Staff 3 will renew pediatric first aid and CPR certification and provide a copy of valid certification to be maintained in file at all times.”
Citation Dec 10, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 3 (Hired 1/26/18) did not include verification of annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2021): “Staff 3 will complete annual fire safety training and submit a copy of certificate.”

“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

Violation found Jan 19, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 19 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Dec 20, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Sholypop Daycare
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 831-2176
State certificate # CER-00260636
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Sholy Pop Daycare 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 Sep 2, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/2/25, facility person #2 (see code sheet for hire date) does not have a completed PA child abuse clearance on file. Facility person # 2 also did not have an out of state…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sholy Pop Daycare?

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 Sholy Pop Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Dec 20, 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 Sholy Pop Daycare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sholy Pop Daycare last inspected?

Aug 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Sholy Pop Daycare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sholypop Daycare.

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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.

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