Tender Care Day Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 27). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#3.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert Rep observed preschool children leaving and entering the bathroom unsupervised several times.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually. The last emergency drill on file was conducted on 10/18/23, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's general liability insurance on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed that several clearances were missing from the staff files. Staff person #1 file was missing the Out of state child abuse clearance and the Out of state NSOR. Cert Rep observed an expired DHS FBI clearance dated 4-24-18 in the file of Staff person #4. Cert Rep did not observe a timely disclosure statement in the staff files of staff person #2, dated 01/14/16 and staff person #4, dated 03/09/18. Cert Rep also observed staff person #1 working in childcare position without the required clearances on file.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed small toys in the toy bins in the Young Toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert rep did not observe an exemption letter from the parent or doctor in the child's record.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep did not observe proof of purchase for interconnected fire detection system.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide shelter in place, lockdown, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. when an emergency situation arises.
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Cert Rep observed staff #1 completed the pre-service PA Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour training after the required due date of 12/30/22. The training was completed 9/18/23.
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While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired in 1980, did not have their out-of-state clearances.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include how they were going to contact their parent during and after the emergency.
During my inspection I observed that the water was temping at 114.
During my inspection I observed that the back room did not have their sleep equipment labeled.
During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in the front room did not have a working thermometer.
During my inspection I observed that staff 3 did not wash the children's hands before meals.
During my inspection I observed that the infants did not have written feeding schedules from their parents.
During my inspection I observed that the basement did not have the evacuation routes posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the information for whom the child may be released on their emergency contact sheet.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their transportation plan posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care, or consent for administration of minor first-aid.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have their health & safety training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature was at 120 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a written evaluation.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have the address of who they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $24.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | $23.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $22.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $41.00 | $22.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $41.00 | $22.00 |
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 Tender Care Day Care 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 Oct 29, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, Cert Rep observed preschool children leaving and entering the bathroom unsupervised several times.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tender Care Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tender Care Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tender Care Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 22, 2021. 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 Tender Care Day Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tender Care Day Care last inspected?
Oct 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tender Care Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler, $41.00 for preschool, $41.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tender Care Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tender Care Day Care 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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