The Caring Center
The Caring Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 177 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 19). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a chair not in good repair in the toddler room.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23 there was peeling plaster observed on the wall located in infant 2 classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23 the file reviewed for child #2 was missing updated health report.
During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23, the immunization records for child #2, child #3 and child #4 were missing influenza vaccine.
During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 was missing 10hr Health and Safety professional development training.
During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #2 contained expired first aid/cpr certification. Current certification expired on 10/31/22.
During the renewal inspection on 1/24/23 the emergency form reviewed for child #1 and child #5 was missing health insurance policy number.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, staff persons in OT rooms, first room and rear room, and Pre K 4 room on second floor were unable to clearly identify primary care groups within the classrooms.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, file of child #4 did not contain an updated health assessment.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, files of staff persons #1, #2, #4, #6 and #7 did not contain staff health assessment that was completed within the last 24 months. Health assessments on file were dated as follows: staff #1: 03/05/2020; staff #3:07/30/2019; staff #4:12/02/2019; staff #6:01/03/2020; staff #7: 02/11/2020
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, health assessment on file for staff person #10 did not confirm staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, annual certification for fire alarm system was more than 1 year old. Annual certification report was dated 01/26/2021.
During renewal inspection on 03/10/22, emergency plan did not contain the routes for evacuation of children from the facility building.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, agreement forms on file for child #5, #6 and #7 were not signed by the operator.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, emergency contact forms on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 did not contain addresses of release persons designated on emergency contact form; emergency contact form on file for child #7 did not contain release person's phone number.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2. #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9 had not been reviewed and/or updated in required six (6) month interval.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, emergency contact forms on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 did not contain required parental consent for minor first aid procedures.
During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, files of staff persons #1, #3, #5, #6, #8 and #9 did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training. File of staff persons #1, #6, #8 and #9 contained 4.5 hours; file of staff person #3 contained 11.5 hours; file of staff person #5 contained 8.5 hours.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $109.20 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $103.20 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $103.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $79.80 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $73.00 | $27.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $73.00 | $27.20 |
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 The Caring Center 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 Mar 10, 2022 (supervision): “During renewal inspection on 3/10/22, staff persons in OT rooms, first room and rear room, and Pre K 4 room on second floor were unable to clearly identify primary care groups within the classrooms.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Caring Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Caring Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Caring Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 29, 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 The Caring Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Caring Center last inspected?
Dec 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Caring Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $109.20 for infant, $103.20 for young toddler, $103.20 for older toddler, $79.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Caring Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Caring Center.
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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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