Sholypop Daycare
Sholypop Daycare is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 12 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 72 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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DURING AN ALLOCATTED UNNANOUNCED MONITORING, CERTIFCATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND ROOM #2 WAS OUT OF RATIO. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE ROOM #2 WAS 1 YEARS OLD AND STAFF HAD SIX CHILDREN IN CARE. RATIO FOR YOUNG TODDLERS 1:5.
DURING AN ALLOCATTED UNNANOUNCED MONITORING, CERTIFCATION REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AND OBSERVED THREE CHILDREN IN THE PLAY AREA UNSUPERVISED.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICTION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD #1 WAS IN THE CRIB ASLEEP WITH A BOTTLE IN ITS MOUTH AND CHILD #2 HAD A BLANKET IN ITS FACE.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency transportation plans.
DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE NOTICED THAT THE RUGS WERE STAINED AND DIRTY.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, ALL STAFF #1 THROUGH #7 WERE IN THE COMMON AREA CONGREGATING/HAVING A MEETING WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE TAKING NAPS AND THERE WERE NO STAFF IN THE ROOMS WITH THE SLEEPING CHILDREN. (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION.)
During the compliant investigation the certification representatives interviewed two staff members and the director. The certification representatives asked during separate interviews about the use of highchairs at the end of the day and was told that they use the highchairs along with tablets at the end of the to keep the bigger children with a lot of energy from hurting the smaller children in the room.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed classroom #2 having 5 children in the room with the youngest being 11 months of age and 4 young Toddlers with one staff member in the room at the time. The second staff member walked in the room right after stating that she walked into the wrong room at the time that the observation was being done which caused the room to be out of ratio.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered the measured play space was being used a school age
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered toxins on the changing table inside classroom 5. There were also toxins in classroom 6 in the shelf that is accessible to children
During the renewal inspection the certification conducted a facility walkthrough and requested to see classroom 5 first aid kit and discovered that the kit did not include tweezers and scissors.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and notices that the carpet was damage in the play space.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered chip paint in the measured indoor play space, as well as in classroom 3 near activity wall and near the door. In classroom 6 there was damage to the wall near the door.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files child #3 was missing the flu shot without a written signed letter for exemption on file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the sites emergency plan and did not see the accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The policy also did not address the plan for continuity of care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see any evacuation routes posted in the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and noticed that staff #1 #3, #6 files were all missing the health and safety update.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative to view the facility policy on shaken baby/maltreatment and was informed that the facility did not have a policy.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff #1, #3 and #6 and did not have an evaluation located in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and did not see the daily activity schedule posted in classroom 5
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file and discovered child #3 was missing a child service report (CSR) in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files child #1 was missing the arrival time and departure time on the agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files and noticed child #5 emergency contact form was missing the physician's name.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #1 #2, #4, and #5 were all missing the release person address. Childrens #2, #3, and #4 were all missing the enrolling parent work address. information.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and staff # 9 did not have proof of education listed in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and did not see the full 12 hours of training in staff #6 file. Staff # 6 is missing 4 additional hours of training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and did not seen a pediatric first aid and cpr in staff # 9 file.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, CERTERFICATION REP OBSERVED ONE STAFF OUT OF RATIO WITH 5 CHILDREN (2 INFANTS AND 3 YOUNG TODDLERS) CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00208612/DATED 7/13/22.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, STAFF 3 WALKED OUT OF HER CLASSROOM, LEAVING 5 CHILDREN WITHOUT ANY SUPERVSION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, THERE WERE TOXICS IN THE LAST ROOM ON THE RIGHT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00208612/DATED 7/13/22.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, THERE WAS A LIQUID SOLUTION INSIDE A SMALL BOTTLE NOT LABELED INSIDE THE FIRST AID KITS IN EACH CLASSROOM.
DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE THIRD CLASSROOM ON THE LEFTS. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00208612/DATED 7/13/22.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, THE FACILITY SERVEDLUNCH ON FOAM PLATES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE OF INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM OR BY WRITING A LETTER OF ATTESTATION. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00208612/DATED 7/13/22.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, UPON REQUEST THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF 2 FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00208612/DATED 7/13/22.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/22/22, STAFF 1 WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00208612/DATED 7/13/22.
Facility person #6 and 7 does not have a file and does not have any clearances at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 2 WAS OUT OF RATIO WHEN OBSERVED WITH 4 INFANTS AND 1 YOUNG TODDLER ALONE IN THE FIRST ROOM ON THE LEFT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THERE WAS CLEANING MATERIALS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN SITTING ON THE CHANGING TABLE AND IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET IN THE PLAYSPACE. (409 CLEANER AND MICROSCRUB CLEANER) THERE WAS ALSO HAND SANITIZER ACCESSIBLE FOR THE CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN THE NO DOOR STORAGE CLASSROOM AT THE BACK OF THE FACILITY ON THE RIGHT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THERE WERE NO EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS POSTED BY THE TELEPHONES IN THE FACILITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, ALL CLASSROOMS FIRST AID KIT WAS MISSING SOAP.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THERE WERE NUMEROUS PEELING PAINT SPOTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY AT THE GATES ENTERING EACH ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, CERT. REP OBSERVED CHILD LAYING ON COT LABELED FOR ANOTHER CHILD IN THE SECOND CLASS ON THE LEFT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THERE WAS MEDICATION AT THE FACILITY NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE SECOND CLASSROOM ON THE LEFT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT BEING CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FIRE DRILLS BEING CONDUCTED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE OF INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 6 AND 7 WERE OBSERVED WORKING WITH CHILDREN TOGETHER UNSUPERVISED IN THE LAST CLASSROOM ON THE LEFT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 2, 5 AND 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD. STAFF 4 WAS MISSING 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, CHILD 1 AND 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT INDICATE TEH NAME OF THE PHYSICIAN. CHILD 2 AND 5 WAS ALSO MISSING THE ADDRESS OF THE PHYSICIAN. CHILD 2 WAS MISSING THE PHONE NUMBER OF THE PHYSICIAN.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, CHILD 2 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT INDICATE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING WHETHER THE CHILD HAVE A DISABILITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD 1,2 AND 5 WERE MISSING MA POLICY NUMBER. CHILD 2 AND 5 WAS ALSO MISSING MA COVERAGE NAME.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, CHILD 1,3 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WERE MISSIG THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS. CHILD 5 EMERGENCY FORM WAS ALSO MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON'S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THERE WERE NO EMRGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE PRESENT IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, THERE WERE NO TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 6 AND 7 DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 2 FILE CONTAINED TWO REFERENCES. ONE REFERENCE WAS WRITTEN BY FAMILY MEMBER.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/13/22, STAFF 1 FILE WAS MISSING 8 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING HOURS.
ON MARCH 21, 2022, DURING THE INSPECTION, THE WATER REGISTERED AT 114 ' F VIA DIGITAL THERMOMETER.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. (THE PLAN REVIEWED WAS NOT FOR THE LOCATION BEING NSPECTED)
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A FRAGRANCE WARMER ON THE FLOOR UNDER A CRIB IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. THERE WAS FEBREZE AIR FRESHNER SITTING ON THE SINK IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM SINK REGISTERED AT 114' F VIA DIGITAL THERMOMETER.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS (FACILITY PERSON AND ABLE CHILD SHALL WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING) WERE NOT POSTED AT EACH SINK AND DIAPERING AREA THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE EXIT IN THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE WAS OBSTRUCTED. (THE DOOR WAS TAPED CLOSED FROM THE INSIDE AND GATED FROM THE OUTSIDE)
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATION.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE STAFF PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT FROVIDE FOR ACCOMODATIONS DURING AN EMERGENCY INCLUDING LOCK-DOWN.
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE LIABILITY INSURANCE PRODUCED WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. (THE POLICY REVIEWED WAS NOT FOR THE ADDRESS OF THE LOCATION BEING INSPECTED)
ON MARCH 15, 2022, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERFORMING. (DIRECTOR)
“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) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Sholypop Daycare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Feb 5, 2025 (staff ratios): “DURING AN ALLOCATTED UNNANOUNCED MONITORING, CERTIFCATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND ROOM #2 WAS OUT OF RATIO. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE ROOM #2 WAS 1 YEARS OLD AND STAFF HAD SIX CHILDREN IN CARE.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sholypop Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Sholypop Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 21, 2026. 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 Sholypop Daycare compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sholypop Daycare last inspected?
Jun 3, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Sholypop Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sholypop 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.
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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