SPDC Day Care INC · 451 N 60th St, Philadelphia
451 N 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 2
SPDC Day Care INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 29 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 29). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4
Core-safety citations
25
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
11
Health & medication
9
Background checks
3
Training & qualifications
3
Emergency preparedness
1
Supervision
1
Building & playground safety
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 3/5/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of a disclosure statement. Staff person #2 did not have evidence of an updated NSOR certificate in the staff records, staff person #3 did not have evidence of a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Provider/Director/Owner has obtained all required disclosure statements and updated NSOR certificates for staff. All documentation has been placed in staff files to ensure compliance with CPSL and Chapter 3490 requirements.”
Citation
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 3/5/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Provider/Director/Owner will ensure all staff receive emergency plan training at the time of hire. Documentation of training will be maintained in each staff file, and a training log will be kept on site. All current staff have been trained and documentation has been updated to ensure compliance…”
Citation
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On 3/5/26, during the renewal inspection child #1 did not evidence of an updated health assessment. Last documented health assessment was verified for 7/5/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Provider/Director/Owner has obtained an updated health assessment and placed it in the child's file.”
Citation
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 3/5/26, during the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have evidence of the child's physician address or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Provider/Director/Owner has obtained and updated the child's emergency contact information to include physician details, and documentation has been placed in the child's file.”
Citation
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 3/5/26. during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have evidence the individual designated address by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Provider/Director/Owner has obtained and updated the designated release information, and documentation has been placed in the child's file.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)
On 3/12/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not have evidence of an updated health assessment in the individual child's record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The director discontinued care for all children until parent can provide the facility with the updated information. All documents were placed in the individual child records.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On 3/10/25, during the renewal inspection, children #4, #5, and #6 did not have evidence of a child service report in the child individual records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Child Service reports have been completed and reviewed with the enrolling parents. The CSR are filed in the individual children records.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 3/10/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #3, and #9 did not have evidence of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The parent updated the emergency contact form for updates and accuracy. The form was filed in the individual children records.”
Citation
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 3/10/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #4, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not have evidence of an updated emergency contact and an agreement form in the individual child records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The director tor reviewed all EMC and Agreement forms with the parent for updates. The form is in the children records.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person # 2 and #3 did not have evidence of a NSOR in their staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Staff person #2 employment was suspended until all proper documents are obtained and placed in the staff persons records.”
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Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, the staff were unable to identify all the names of the children in their assigned group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Director will place a dry erase board that shows each staffs assigned group of specific children they are responsible each bday. The list will be updated daily based on ratios and enrollment.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed plumbing tools and items in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Provider had all items removed from the outdoor play space.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 3/19/24. during the renewal inspection, the preschool classroom rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Director labeled all rest equipment to be identified and used by the specified child.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1, did not have evidence of an updated health report in the childs individual records. The last reported health assessment was 7/6/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Director requested the updated records from the enrolling parent. Child will not return for care until updated document is obtained and placed in the child records.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. did not observe hand washing signs at the sinks in the children bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Director placed handwashing signs at each hand washing sink in the children's bathroom.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person # 1 did not have evidence of a health assessment in the staff individual staff records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “The provider suspended employment for staff person #1 until a completed health assessment is obtained and placed in the staff records.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection child #2 did not have an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Child #2 is no longer enrolled in the facility”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Director obtained the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Director obtained signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form by the enrolling parent.”
Citation
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 3/19/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have two written nonfamily references attesting the the staff person's suitability to work at the facility in the individual staff records
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Director obtained two written references from staff person #1 and placed the letters in the staff file.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, Staff person # 4 did not have the updated state police, FBI clearance, and NSOR certificate documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff person #4 shall be removed from care with children until all updated clearances listed are obtained and documented in staff person record as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 4, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
At time of inspection, child #4 and 5 did not have signed health assessments documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Both child # 4 and 5 shall have a signed health assessment documented in their records.”
Citation
May 4, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs./Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i)
At time of inspection, proof of age was not provided and/or documented in staff person #4 file for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Proof of age shall be provided and documented in staff person #4 file as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 4, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 & 4 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff person # 2 and # 4 shall have required first aid & CPR training documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation
May 4, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)
At time of inspection, Child # 1-5 did not have a signed agreement completed and documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “All the children listed shall have a completed signed agreement with date of admission and it shall be documented in each child's record as required.”
Citation
May 4, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, child # 2-3, 4-5 did not have health insurance coverage and policy numbers documented on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The parents of all children listed shall provide the health insurance name and policy number to be documented on their children's agreement forms.”
Citation
May 4, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #3 did not have two non-family references documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Staff persons # 1 and #3 shall both provide two non-family references which shall attest to their ability to work with children documented in their records.”
Citation
May 19, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR FACILITY PERSON # 2 IS PAST 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE SIGNED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #2 WILL HAVE AN UP TO DATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB CLEARANCE.”
Citation
May 19, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
THE FILE FACILITY PERSON # 2 IS MISSING THE REQUIRED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING CERTIFICATE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “STAFF PERSON # 2WILL HAVE ALL UP DATED CLEARANCE INFORMATION AND MANDATED REPORTER.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $76.00 | $66.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.00 | $66.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $52.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $42.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $42.00 |
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
25 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
May 2, 2027
Operator
SPDC Day Care INC
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–11:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 471-1702
State certificate #
CER-00257757
Common questions
Has SPDC Day Care INC 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 Mar 5, 2026 (background checks): “On 3/5/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of a disclosure statement. Staff person #2 did not have evidence of an updated NSOR certificate in the staff records, staff person #3 did…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about SPDC Day Care INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at SPDC Day Care INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is SPDC Day Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 9, 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 SPDC Day Care INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was SPDC Day Care INC last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does SPDC Day Care INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for newborn, $76.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs SPDC Day Care INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is SPDC Day Care INC.
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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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