Striving Babies Thrive
Striving Babies Thrive is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 26 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 26). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 4 staff files and the files for: 1. staff #3 did not include mandated reporter training or the PA state criminal clearance. 2. The file for staff #4 3 South Dakota clearances. *Staff #3 and staff #4 were also working alone with children during the renewal inspection despite not having the proper clearances.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 were working unsupervised despite not having the proper qualifications to work alone.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#3 did not have an updated health report or immunizations.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include a staff physical and health assessment. The files for staff #3 and staff #4 did not have TB test results.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include an agreement date on the agreement forms.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files for staff #3 and staff #4 did not include employment verification. The files for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include verification of education.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff#2,staff #3 and staff #4 did not include two non-family references.
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During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #3 and staff #8 is missing the PA criminal/state police clearance.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and the basement area on the left of the stairs was not set up for its intended use, there was just two tables in the area. What was described as the after school area,in front of the stairs, had highchairs, infant buggies and infant furniture and it appears to also be used as a storage area.
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and the gate in the outdoor area on the stairs is broken.
During the initial inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through, and the maintenance room door in the hall has toxic materials inside and is unlocked, making the toxic materials inside accessible to children. There was a paint can and hand sanitizer in the landing area at the top of the stairs of the after school area, the maintenance room doors in the area to the left of the stairs in the basement are unlocked and there's toxins, saws,screwdrivers and other construction tools accessible to children.
During the initialal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint and areas in disrepair throughout the facility in the following areas: 1.Chipped paint through out the infant room on doors and walls, toddler room, the monkey bars and middle train in outdoor play area, stalls and doors of bathroom in the basement area on the right, and throughout the after school area. 2. There are damages/disrepair in the following areas: the ceiling tile in the hallway above the door is damaged and the bathroom in the hall has broken tile on wall in front of toilet. In the infant room there are soiled baby chairs, a soiled changing table cover,cracked tiles near the sink, the sink is broken and there are ceiling tiles that are damaged and slightly hanging. In the toddler room on the right side of the hall there are buckling and holes in the floor,missing and loose tiles with areas of the floor taped up and walls windows in disrepair, The area on the left of the stairs in the basement has a broken maintenance room door and the after school area in front of basement stairs has broken electrical sockets throughout: the wall near the exit has…
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the toilet near the wall in the basement bathroom is loose.
During the initial inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through, and the fire exit door in the preschool room was obstructed by chairs and the fire exit door in the rear of the basement,in the after school area was locked.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #5 AND STAFF #8 did not have a health assessment or TB test results. The file for staff # 7 is missing TB results.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #3,staff #4, staff #5 and staff #8 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 8 staff files and the files for staff #5 and staff #8 did not include mandated reporter training
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1,staff #2,staff #3,staff #4,staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 was missing a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #5, staff #6 and staff #8 did not include the verification of education.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2,staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not contain 2 written non family references.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #3, staff #4, staff #5,staff #6,staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $25.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $25.00 |
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 Striving Babies Thrive had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 16, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 4 staff files and the files for: 1. staff #3 did not include mandated reporter training or the PA state criminal clearance. 2. The file for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Striving Babies Thrive?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Striving Babies Thrive since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Striving Babies Thrive’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 12, 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 Striving Babies Thrive compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Striving Babies Thrive last inspected?
Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Striving Babies Thrive cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Striving Babies Thrive?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Striving Babies Thrive.
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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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