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Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School

2226 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 35 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (12 of 35). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 12
Training & qualifications 11
Records & paperwork 9
Supervision 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the unannounced inspection on 09/29/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the staff file of staff persons #1-3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Staff persons will complete the remaining hours needed for the annual training requirements before the COC expires.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of the annual emergency plan training in the staff file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2026): “Director will sign the emergency plan training acknowledgement, and place into staff file. (Corrected onsite)”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/26, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, documented on 01/29/26, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2026): “Will conduct a fire drill today, if site director cannot locate the most recent fire drill completed on first week of 09/03/26.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the staff file of staff persons #2-4.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 26, 2026): “Site Director will have staff access their training hours on PA keys and submit to Cert Rep.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the emergency plan training in the file of staff person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Emergency plan training was completed prior and placed in file. (corrected onsite)”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, the last emergency drill was conducted on 09/10/24, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff will complete emergency drill immediately.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted on 03/31/25, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Fire drill will be completed, and log will be updated.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the provider sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Director will send emergency plan documentation to local municipality.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission in the files of child #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Child's DOA written in file. (corrected onsite)”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the written consent for emergency medical care signed by a parent in the file of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Parent will sign the consents for emergency medical care.”
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Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the health insurance policy number written on the emergency contact form in the file of child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Director will gather missing information from parent and write on the form.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe a release person's name, address, or phone number, designated by the parent in the file of child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Director will gather missing information from the parent.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the written consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff in the file of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Parent will sign all required consents.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the parental consent for swimming in the file of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Parents will sign consent for swimming.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 09/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the required 12 hours, a total of 2.5 hours was observed in the file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff person will complete required training hours and forward to Cert Rep for review.”
Core safety Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #4 allow children to walk into the hallway to go to the bathroom without being supervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2024): “Staff persons will supervise children at all times.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility's emergency plan included a method to contact parents when an emergency arises or a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Director will update the emergency plan to include a method to contact parents when an emergency has occurred and instructions for reunification once the emergency has ended.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the files of staff persons #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Emergency plan training will be completed and placed into staff persons #1 and #2 files immediately.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Director will conduct a fire drill immediately and keep on file at the facility.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep observed the child's physician address missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Director will update child #1 emergency contact form to include the physician's full address.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep observed the signed parental consent for transportation missing on the emergency contact form for child #1
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Director will have parent sign consent for transportation for child #1 on emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training completed within 90 days of hire in the staff file of staff persons #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Staff person #2 will complete required training within 90 days of hire and will not work alone with children until Pediatric first aid/CPR training is completed.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Director will post current COC in location used by parents.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Staff persons #3 will complete childcare trainings which add up to at least 12 hours.”
Citation Aug 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2023): “The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the…”
Citation Aug 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iv)
During renewal inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2,3, 4 had documentation of 1 clock hour and not the required 12 hours
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Sunrise will assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and will include a copy of the signed form indicating they received annual training. Sunrise will document the date of each training and the names of…”
Citation Aug 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Sunrise will provide annual Fire Safety for each staff person with certification of completion to confirm the training”
Citation Aug 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1-6 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Sunrise will complete an annual evaluation on each employee and will place the complete forms in the employee file.”
Citation Aug 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During renewal inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's Pediatric CPR/First Aid was not from the approved list.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Sunrise will provide Pediatric CPR/First Aid from approved provider annually with a certificate of completion for each staff.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that a child left the room without supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will create a plan to make sure that no child leaves a room without supervision.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will makes sure that all incoming and current staff have emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing their emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that they create and summit a annually letter of their local traffic routes to the local authorities.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3 did not have their annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have their annual fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-5 did not have their annual written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation un their every 12 month.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since May 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sunrise Of Philadelphia INC
Phone (215) 952-6216
State certificate # CER-00262161
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Common questions

Has Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key 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 Sep 24, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #4 allow children to walk into the hallway to go to the bathroom without being supervised.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective May 13, 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 Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School last inspected?

Sep 29, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Sunrise of Phila at Francis Scott Key School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunrise Of Philadelphia 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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