SPDC Day Care INC · 5942 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia
SPDC Day Care INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 62 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (32 of 62). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the operator's review of the emergency plan at least annually documented at the facility.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, toddler classroom # 3 did not have the rest equipment labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of an emergency drill documented and on file at the facility.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, the operator admitted to not sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, toddler classroom # 3 did not have A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #2, #3 and #6 did not have evidence of the specific fee amount to be charged per week on the child's agreement form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #3 and #6 did not have evidence of the specific date the fee is to be paid on the child's agreement form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2 and #6 did not have the child's arrival and departure times on the child's agreement form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #3 and #6 did not have the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the child's individual agreement form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6 did not have the date of the child's admission on the child's individual agreement form.
Show 52 older citations
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #5 and #6 did not have the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #5 and #6 did not have the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #3 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, toddler classroom # 3 did not have evidence of emergency contact information present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, toddler classroom # 3 did not have evidence of a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in the childcare space.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #5 and #6 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs on the emergency contact form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #5 and #6 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.
On 9/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #5 and #6 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form.
On 9/26/24, during the renewal inspection. the protective receptacle covers were missing from the outlets under the desk in the toddler classroom.
On 9/26/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an exemption from immunization in the individual child records.
On 9/26/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed several cups/bottles not labeled with the children's name.
On 9/26/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of a staff evaluation in the individual staff records.
On 9/26/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed in the younger toddler classroom.
On 9/26/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of two written references in the individual staff records.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, the following staff did not have evidence of certificate of completion or verification of the following items: staff person #1 did not have a mandated reporting training completed staff person #3 did not have the out of state NSOR and out and state child abuse clearance.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not have evidence of receiving the annual training regarding the emergency plan.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle cover was missing in the Toddler classroom.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, the soap was missing from the first-aid kit in the toddler classroom.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, the rest equipment chart was not hanging to identify the use of a specific child.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not have an updated first aid/cpr training in the staff persons records.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1, #3, and #5 did not have evidence of the completions of health and safety training.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #5 did not have any evidence of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate in their staff file.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1 did not have the child's physician or source of medical care name, address and telephone number.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, child#1 did not have the child's physician or source of medical care name, address, and telephone number.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, the following information was missing from the emergency contact form: Child #2 the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released telephone number. Child #3 the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released address. Child #4 the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released address. Child #5 did not have a individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be release to.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, child#3 and child#5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, child#5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person # 2, #3, and#5 did not have evidence of two written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the staff persons file.
The cabinet under the sink in the bath used by the children is unlock and the cleaning materials are accessible to the children.
The emergency telephone numbers are not posted in the childcare space by each telephone.
During the facility inspection, the food and a quarter was observed on the floor in the middle room by the front door. The vent near the storage door in the infant childcare space missing screws. The bottom of the concrete wall on the side of the building chipped and cracked, gaps in the green fence and jagged loose links. Leaves, small branches and debris.
It was identified that the toys and infant seats are not cleaned daily and or as need. The purple and green gross motor vinyl mats are cracked and torn. Dirty and broken riding toys on the outdoor playground.
The file of facility staff person # 1 does not contain a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Infant cup and bottles with juice and milk were left out on the table and shelf after been previously served.
An unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room on the table.
The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
There were no daily activity schedule or activity plan posted in the infant room that promotes child development, social skills, and individualization.
During the renewal staff interviews, the staff acknowledged that there were no daily activity schedule or activity plans available for the infants that promotes child development, social skills, and individualization.
During the renewal staff interviews, the staff acknowledged that children are not taken outside daily.
The file of child # 1 is missing the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child # 1, child # 2 and child # 4 is missing the admission date on the agreement form.
The file of child # 1, child # 2 and child # 4 is missing information regarding extra services provided by the program on the agreement form.
The file of child # 1 and child # 4 is missing the emergency contact information for who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The file of child # 2 and child # 4 is missing the enrolling home phone number, address, parent's work phone number and work address on the emergency contact form.
The file of child 4 and child # 5 is missing Information regarding special disabilities, allergies, medical or dietary information necessary an emergency situation, medication, special conditions, and additional information on special needs.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/9/2021, THERE ARE FOUR HOLES IN THE AND PEELING PAINT BY THE DOOR IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHEROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/9/2021, IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM THE WOOD THAT IS HOLDING UP AND KEEPING THE SINK LEVELED IS CRUMBLING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/9/2021, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 1, STAFF PERSON # 3 AND STAFF PERSON #4 DID CONTAIN AN UP DATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/9/2021, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 1, STAFF PERSON # 2, STAFF PERSON # 3 AND STAFF PERSON # 4 DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING CONDUCTED BY A FIRE PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/9/2021, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT HAVE THE NAME, ADDRESSS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PHYSICIAN/MEDICAL CARE ROVIDER, THE ENROLLING PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD # 1 IS MISSING INFORMATION ON DISABILITY, HEALTH INSURANCE/MEDICAL COVERAGE insurance/MA coverage
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/9/2021, THE CHILDREN'S FILES WERE STORED IN WALL FOLDERS HANGING ON THE WALL NEAR THE ENERANCE NOT IN A LOCKED CABINET.
“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) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
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
Common questions
Has SPDC Day Care INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Dec 1, 2023 (background checks): “On 12/1/23, during the renewal inspection, the following staff did not have evidence of certificate of completion or verification of the following items: staff person #1 did not have a mandated reporting training…” 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 #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was SPDC Day Care INC last inspected?
Sep 23, 2025 (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 $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $56.00 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.
Certified centers nearby
451 N 60th St, Philadelphia · under 0.1 mi away · 25 spots More citations than most The Learning Institute of Philadelphia
1210 N 59th St, Philadelphia · under 0.1 mi away · 52 spots Fewer citations than most Safe Haven Treehouse Learning Academy LLC
6000 W Thompson St, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 28 spots Fewer citations than most Next Level Youth Academy
1300 N 60th St, Philadelphia · 0.1 mi away · 68 spots Among the most cited Calvary Baptist Church
6122 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 41 spots More citations than most Alo Academy LLC
5703 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia · 0.2 mi away · 21 spots More citations than most
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.
Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.
Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.