Spin-Frankford
Spin-Frankford is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 211 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 9). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of renewal inspection on 12/1/25, rug near book area in Room 112 was stained and in need of cleaning.
At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of children #1, #2, #3, #6, and #7 didn't specify the date of the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5,#6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 didn't specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #8 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.
At the time of inspection observed on the video footage that staff person #1 during transition time from outside to inside grabbed child #1 by the hand pulling child to the ground. During the same transition time, when child #2 stopped to look at something, staff person #1 aggressively shoved the child to keep moving.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #1 (volunteer) did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that fire safety training instructor competency was not demonstrated by a membership in a professional organization which promotes fire safety education. Fire safety training on file of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not valid.
Child 1 did not have proof of a current flu shot nor an exemption letter on file.
FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.50 | $20.00 |
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 Spin-Frankford 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 Nov 4, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of inspection observed on the video footage that staff person #1 during transition time from outside to inside grabbed child #1 by the hand pulling child to the ground. During the same transition time, when…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Spin-Frankford?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Spin-Frankford’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 8, 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 Spin-Frankford compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Spin-Frankford last inspected?
Nov 26, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Spin-Frankford cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.50 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Spin-Frankford?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Special People In Northeast 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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