Stages Community School
Stages Community School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 98 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 17). 3 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 #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 contained a New Jersey ID issued 07/25/2023 and expiring 07/25/2027 but did not contain out of state clearances for Staff Person #1. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the provider could not verify that the parents of each enrolled child have received a letter explaining the facilities emergency procedures.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the file for Staff Person #2, designated as an Assistant Group Supervisor did not contain verification of the educational requirements to qualify Staff Person #2 as an Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Foreign Degree that had not been evaluated for US equivalency.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 01/22/2024 the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Training for staff working in a center/group within 90 days of hire. The training verification on file was for the 10-hour Health and Safety training dated 12/06/2024 was for Home-Based Care.
Observed 3/12/2024 in the playroom the outlet cover was dismantle from the wall making the outlet cover not free from visible hazard and accessible to children.
Observed 3/12/2024 in the kitchen's refrigerator where food is stored and given to children the thermometer read at 53° F.
Observed 3/12/2024 child #1 andn2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 8/29/2023 (child #1) and 5/3/2023 (child #2). An updated health report is to be provided at least every 6months for an infant or younger toddler.
Observed 3/12/2024 staff #1 was observed changing child #3 diapers and after diapering child #3 staff #1 did not wash child #1 hands.
On 2-8-23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 and child # 3 agreement forms were missing the children's arrival and departure times.
On 1-30-23 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 are missing admission dates.
On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the high chairs in the young toddler room was missing T Straps.
On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that infants in the infant room were missing a written feeding schedule from the parents.
On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing Health Insurance name.
On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 emergency contact form was missing child's medical insurance policy number.
On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child # 2 emergency contact form was missing release persons address.
On March 2, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing an updated 6th month review.
On 11/22/21 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that staff person # 1 grabbed Child # 1 by his hoodie and aggressively yanked CH and from standing and CH's feet came off the floor. At another time, Teacher picked CH up by his hoodie. CH fell to the floor. Teacher kicked CH. Teacher picked up CH and moved CH to another part of the room by himself and left him there. CH did not have any injuries reported or observed.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.95 | $42.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.93 | $40.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
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 Stages Community School 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 Jan 21, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/21/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 contained a New Jersey ID issued 07/25/2023 and expiring 07/25/2027 but did not contain out of state clearances for Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Stages Community School?
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 Stages Community School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 5, 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 Stages Community School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Stages Community School last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Stages Community School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.95 for older toddler, $49.93 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Stages Community School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stages Community School LLC.
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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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