Society Hill Synagogue Playschool
Society Hill Synagogue Playschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 9 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 02.12.26, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 03.11.25 the mandatory reporter training for Staff Person #1 (dated 05.21.19) was not within a 60-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #5 did not include required NSOR clearance or South Carolina clearances. The file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include Colorado clearances.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in the Sun's classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the first aid kit located in social room was missing tweezers and the first aid kit located in the young toddler room was missing soap and scissors.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 provider was unable to provide documentation of annual emergency drill.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 did not include annual staff evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 02/29/24 the training record reviewed for staff person #4, staff person #6, staff person #7 did not reflect annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare 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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Society Hill Synagogue Playschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 12, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 02.12.26, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Society Hill Synagogue Playschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Society Hill Synagogue Playschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Society Hill Synagogue Playschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 5, 2024. 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 Society Hill Synagogue Playschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Society Hill Synagogue Playschool last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Society Hill Synagogue Playschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Society Hill Synagogue Playschool.
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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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