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The Childrens Castle Learning Center

3539 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

The Childrens Castle Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 29 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 29). 6 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 #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 8
Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Sleep safety 1
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, Child #3 was asleep in a baby seat for over 40 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “Provider will make sure that staff member in charge of the infants will rotate babies every 15 min.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, the area designated as the facilities indoor play space was being used as storage and had loose cords, a missing outlet cover and thumbtacks on a table in an area accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “Provider will make sure the play space is clear of anything that could be in the way to put children in harms way.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(1)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, the file for Child #2, enrolled on 10/30/2025, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Moving forward provider will make that both immunization and health report will be in within the 3 months from the start date.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(2)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, the file for Child #1, enrolled on 06/09/2025 did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Provider checked child #1's file on March the 31 and there was a health assessment listed which it was done 10/13/2025. Child #1 has another appointment on Friday April 10, 2026.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, the date of the most recent letter to the traffic authority on file was dated 03/10/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “The letter for traffic authority was done on March 1, 2026. Provider will make sure it will be posted yearly when it's done.”
Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the education required to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “Staff member #1 is no longer working here anymore.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, Hand sanitizer, Clorox Disinfectant Wipes, Gel Air Freshener and other Toxic Cleaning materials containing warnings labels stating to "keep out of reach of children" were found in the childcare space and children's bathroom in areas accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Provider will make sure to keep all toxics out of reach of children to ensure no child will ingest anything.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the Hot Water temperature in the bathroom designated for use by the children within the facility reached a temperature of 123.6° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2025): “Provider will turn the temperature of the water down.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, there was peeling paint observed on the blue and red section of the wall by the table in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Make sure all of the paint is not chipped anywhere throughout the childcare space.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, Staff Person #2 was observed using Hand Sanitizer on the hands of Child #5 age 1, in place of handwashing, before lunch was served.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Staff has been notified that as long as child can lift their head then they must be taken in the restroom and have hands washed properly.”
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Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed Staff Health Assessment form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “To stay in compliance, Provider will make sure all staff members have their physical as well as their TB test on file every 2 years.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, Child #4 was observed sleeping in a pack-and-play with a bottle in the child's mouth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Once child falls asleep bottles will be taken from all children.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the date of the most recent Annual Emergency Drill documented on file at the facility was 05/24/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill. Verification of the completed Emergency Drill will be kept on file.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain an Initial Health Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “To make sure to stay in compliance, Provider will be sure that parents are giving updated health assessments yearly.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain a Child Service Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “Provider will make sure Child #1 and Child #2 have a Child Service Report in their file every 6 months”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the file for Child #1did not contain the Health Insurance Medical Coverage for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “Upon enrolling each child, Provider will make sure each parent puts their child insurance number as well as medical provider on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “To stay in compliance, Provider will make sure all the information is filled out correctly with address, telephone number as well as name of release people.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the Facility's Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location within the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2025): “Provider posted the emergency transportation plan in the front of the center for all staff and parents to view.”
Citation Mar 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/10/2025, the Agreement Forms on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 were not reviewed and updated within the required 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Provider will make sure that the agreement forms will be properly updated every 6-months in order to stay in compliance.”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include updated training regarding the emergency plan. Trainings dated 2/13/23 and 9/10/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were given training on the emergency plan on 5/9/24”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2did not include an updated health report
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Children #1 and #2 will obtain a new physical by the parent.”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include an acceptable health record. Date on health record appeared to be manipulated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff #5 will obtain a new physical.”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #4 did not include an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Child #3 & Child #4 parents will obtain an initial physical. Director will check and if not the child cannot attend.”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the required 1-hour health and safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff number 2 completed training.”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the fire safety training in staff person #2's records was not an acceptable training. Training was completed online and not DHS training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff #2 completed training on PA Keys on 5/15/24.”
Citation May 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 5/8/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include an updated financial agreement. Documents dated 1/21/22, 11/15/22, 2/9/23 and 7/12/23 respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Child #1, #2, ## and #4 parent completed an updated agreement”
Citation Apr 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
On April 4, 2023 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1, child #2 and child # 3 agreement forms are missing date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Provider will add dates of admission to child #1, # 2 and #3 agreement forms.”
Citation Apr 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On April 4, 2023 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 was missing a description of extra services.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Provider will add a description of extra services. to child # 2 agreement form.”
Citation Apr 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On April 4, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2, and child # 3 release person address was missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Provider will obtain addresses for child # 2 and # 3 release persons.”

“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) $67.83 $56.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $67.83 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.43 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.43 $39.36

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

Capacity 40 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 12, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Roshanda Alexander
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 228-2430
State certificate # CER-00255701
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Common questions

Has The Childrens Castle Learning 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 19, 2026 (sleep safety): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/26/2026, Child #3 was asleep in a baby seat for over 40 minutes.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Childrens Castle Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Childrens Castle Learning 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 Childrens Castle Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 12, 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 The Childrens Castle Learning Center 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 The Childrens Castle Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Childrens Castle Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Childrens Castle Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Roshanda Alexander.

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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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