The Childrens Place Preschool · 3645 E Thompson St, Philadelphia
The Childrens Place Preschool is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 29 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 29). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify services that are considered as extra, if services are offered.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the enrolling parent employment contact information.
During a renewal inspection conducted on1/30/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child# 4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the complaint investigation on 10/24/24 it was determined that there was a lack of supervision by staff person #1 and staff person #2 during outside play.
During the renewal inspection on 02/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain an updated Department of Human Services approved FBI clearance. FBI clearance reviewed in file was from the Department of Education. DHS FBI clearance in file dated 09/13/18 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated DHS FBI clearance.
During the renewal inspection on 02/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained an expired First Aid/CPR certification dated 06/04/21.
A child was injured (bruised on forehead and eye) due to lack in supervision by staff person #1 and #2 in the play yard.
At time of inspection, recently hired staff person # 1 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have initial health assessment within the 12 months prior to providing initial service documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have an initial negative TB screening that meets the requirements at time of hire.
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At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have proof of age documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have proof of education and staff person #3 did not have proof of experience to help qualify them for their positions as Assistant Group Supervisors at facility.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family references documented in their records as required per regulations.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #2 shows that they lived in NJ within the last 5 yrs and there were no NJ clearances in their files
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties and continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: grass room on the purple wall near the white couch.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no labels on the rest equipment throughout the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a lock down, shelter in place, and evacuation
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and there was no staff evaluation for staff #1.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't include release persons.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2 doesn't include their health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't have an address for the release person.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of experience.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND UPON ENTERING THE ORANGE ROOM THERE WAS A CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE BATHROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING THE NSOR CLEARANCE AND STAFF#1 WAS MISSING THEIR FBI CLEARANCE THAT IS REQUIRED BY CPSL.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD #1 HAD A SIPPY CUP WHILE LAYING DOWN IN THE CRIB.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 24, 2024 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation on 10/24/24 it was determined that there was a lack of supervision by staff person #1 and staff person #2 during outside play.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Childrens Place Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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 Feb 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 #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Childrens Place Preschool last inspected?
Jun 18, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited 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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