The Childrens Place Preschool · 6016 Colgate St, Philadelphia
The Childrens Place Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 24 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety. 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Last documented review for the emergency plan was 5-1-25.
The window in the front room opens more than 6 inches
Last documented fire drill was 7-2-25.
Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Fee agreement for child 1 was expired (10-2025)
Certification Representative observed and an electrical conduit hanging of the wall
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink cabinets were unlocked that contained toxic cleaning supplies in both bathroom #1 and #2. (Corrected on site).
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an updated health assessment.
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency plan did not include a lock-down plan.
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility liability insurance on file was outdated.
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mandated reporter training for staff person 1 was dated 7/27/17.
On May 23, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #2 and #3 did not include the address or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
“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.) | $100.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $100.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $90.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
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 The Childrens Place Preschool had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Childrens Place Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Childrens Place Preschool 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 Place Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 25, 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 The Childrens Place Preschool compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Childrens Place Preschool last inspected?
Jun 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Childrens Place Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $100.00 for infant, $100.00 for young toddler, $90.00 for older toddler, $80.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Childrens Place Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Smyk LLC.
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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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