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Soans Christian Academy

7912 Dungan Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Soans Christian Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 255 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 33). 16 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 #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 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 Feb 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 12
Records & paperwork 11
Health & medication 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 3

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff 1 was missing child abuse form their file. Staff 1 and 2 were missing receipt for the FBI. Staff 1 was missing receipt for NSOR. Staff 1 and 2 were missing signed disclosure statement. Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance from New Jersey.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff 1 provided a screen shot of a child abuse error report that she is working with the state to fix. Staff 1 provided proof of FBI. Staff one provided proof of NSOR. Staff 1 signed the disclosure statement. Staff 2 no longer works for the company.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Certification rep observed chipped paint in Pink and Lime Green Room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “All peeled paint was repaired in pink and lime green room.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff 1 was missing physical and TB.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff 1 provided health assessment and TB shot.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Last date fire drill was conducted was on 6-22-26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Fire drill was completed on 8/27/26. We waited to have one with all new school year children.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Last documented date of when the fire alarm was tested was 7-9-26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Fire alarm was tested on 8/27/2026.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff 1 and 2 were missing verification of childcare experience. Staff 1 was missing education from their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff 2 no longer works here. Staff 1 provided a verification from her previous employment as well as her education information.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff 1 was missing 2 reference letters. Staff 2 was missing 1 reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff 2 no longer works here. Staff 1 has provided 2 reference letters.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Child abuse clearance for staff 3 is for volunteer and not employment. State police clearance for staff 1 and 2 was date disseminated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Staff 3 got a new child abuse clearance. Staff 1 and 2 were able to get their new criminal state police background check that same day with dissemination date.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Diaper cream was observed in the bathroom in the Yellow Room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Diaper cream was moved to a locked cabinet.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Chipped paint was observed in the bathroom in the Blue room and therapy room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2026): “Paint was fixed at all the areas where there was chipped paint.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Health assessment for child 1 was expired. Health assessment is dated 12-11-24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Mother dropped off the new health assessment form.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Physical for staff 1 was expired (9-23-23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Staff 1 was able to provide the Physical from her previous appointment in March 2025.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire alarm was last tested on 12-22-25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Director will maintain the log and complete drills every 30 days. Drill completed 2/16/26.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Fee agreement for child 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Director completed the admission date on the fee agreement.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 8 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Parents were asked to complete the work address and telephone numbers if applicable.”
Citation Feb 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact for child 5 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Parent completed the address for the family member that was designated to pick up.”
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Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
File record for Child #1 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “File record for Child #1 was updated to include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information”
Citation Jan 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
File Records for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Director reached out to all families to update their emergency contact form with all the proper information needed. Address and phone numbers will be listed for all pick up persons.”
Citation Jan 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
File Records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Director had families update their dates on their emergency contact forms. This will be monitored for all files and updated.”
Citation Jan 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Parent was asked to update the fee agreement forms with updated information and dates.”
Core safety Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Provider will gather the needed updated clearances and add it to the staff file.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. During the facility walkthrough, there was Lysol cleaning wipes in the light blue classroom in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the provider locked away the Lysol cleaning supplies.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. During the facility walkthrough, the red classrooms first aid kit was located on the floor by the classroom door. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the provider added a hook to the classroom door and hung the first aid bag out of reach of the children.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. During the facility walkthrough, the first aid kit located in the olive-green room was missing tape. In addition, the first aid kit located in the school age classroom was missing soap. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the provider added the missing items to the first aid bags.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was yellow and purple peeling paint located on the walls of the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will have peeling paint repaired in the on the outdoor play space walls.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The flush valve was not properly working, and the water continued to run in the toilet located in the olive-green classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out and fix the toilet.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were plastic bags in reach of the child in the toddler (yellow) room and the preschool (olive green) room. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the provider removed the trash bags from both bathrooms.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Provider will have parents bring in updated health assessments.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Provider will add a lock-down plan to the current emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to their local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “Provider will deliver current emergency plan to the local municipality and keep documentation on file.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions/Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)/3270.124(f)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms located in the school age first aid kits (used on excursions when picking up and dropping off children) were dated 2019-2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Provider will make copies of updated emergency contact forms and add them to the school age first aid kits.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On March 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 needed an updated financial agreement form. In addition, the record for child #2 needed an updated emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements.”
Citation Mar 4, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(d)
The purple room, a childcare room on the program's license, stored boxes and supplies at the time of the renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “Space will be cleaned and cleared out to male accessible and available to serve children in care.”

“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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $45.00

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

Capacity 255 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 3, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator Grace Neighborhood Development Corp
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 388-7648
State certificate # CER-00252992
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Common questions

Has Soans Christian Academy 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 Aug 24, 2026 (background checks): “Staff 1 was missing child abuse form their file. Staff 1 and 2 were missing receipt for the FBI. Staff 1 was missing receipt for NSOR. Staff 1 and 2 were missing signed disclosure statement. Staff 2 was missing out of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Soans Christian Academy?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Soans Christian Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Soans Christian Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 3, 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 Soans Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Soans Christian Academy last inspected?

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

How much does Soans Christian Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool, $50.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Soans Christian Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grace Neighborhood Development Corp.

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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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