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The Fishtown School LLC

621 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

The Fishtown School LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 30). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include out-of-state clearances for Georgia.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Provider will obtain the required out of state clearances for staff #1. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no updated documentation of fire alarm systems annual testing from a fire safety professional. (Last documentation 8/23/24)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Provider will get a copy of the annual fire system inspection report and put it in the facility files.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include an updated mandated reporter training. (Last 8/10/20)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Provider will ensure that staff #2 completes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and staff #1 file did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #1.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's file, and the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a signature for written consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Provider will get written consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact forms for child #1.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent to minor first aid from the parent of child #1.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing Out of state clearances for Georgia and their PA state police clearance has a different last name listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will obtain the required child abuse, NSOR and state police clearances from Georgia for staff #1 and provide documentation of a name change for staff #1 so that their PA state police clearance is acceptable.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include continuity of operations.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include specific staff duties assigned during an emergency.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will obtain an updated physical form for child #3 and place it in the child's file.”
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Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a statement that states that the child is free from contagious or communicable disease and able to participate in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will have parent get the childs doctor to completely fill out the child health assessment form to include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will conduct an emergency frill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no fire drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will conduct a fire frill and log the required information on the fire drill drill log to be used to record fire drills.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will write and send an annual notification to their local traffic authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a record on file.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will update their shaken baby policy to include the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1 and child #2 didn't include release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will include the names of the release persons on the agreement forms for child #1 and child #2.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent for emergency medical care from the parent of child #3.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #3 did not include the address for the release person and the file for child #4 did not include the name, address or phone number for a release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will have the parents for child #3 and child number 4 update their emergency contact forms to include the names, address and phone numbers of all release persons. put the addresses for the release people on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for special diet or medication< that field was left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent for a special diet or medications from the parent of child #3.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent to minor first aid from the parent of child #1.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “A health report was printed and handed to parents to have Doctor complete and return. Paperwork was checked to ensure all boxes were filled ad signature information was applied”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22 it was observed that potentially hazardous food (dairy, meats) brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “The teachers in each classroom placed all foods to be kept cold in the fridge in the infant room. All perishable foods will be kept refrigerated until served”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional at least annually,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2022): “Staff person #1compoleted the DHS Fire safety training online and sent the cert. to representative”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “New contracts were written up and given to parents to complete. Original copy was handed to parents and a copy was placed into the child's file”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education, is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2022): “Staff person #2 brought in their High school diploma to be copied and placed in their file”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/3/21, THE WATER IN THE BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR MEASURED 115 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “THE FISHTOWN SCHOOL REQUESTED A PLUMBER TO COME TO THE FACILITY AND TURN DOWN THE WATER HEATERS THERMOSTAT. THE PLUMBER CAME AND TURNED THE WATER THERMOSTAT DOWN. THE DIRECTOR HAS BEEN MONITORING THE WATER TEMP WITH A THERMOMETER.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/3/21, CHILD 4 AND 5 EMRGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS FROM THE FORM. CHILD 5 WAS ALSO MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON PHONE NUMBER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “THE DIRECTOR HAD PARENTS OF CHILD 4 AND 5 FILL IN THE MISSING INFORMATION ON THE RELEASE FORMS. THE DIRECTOR ALSO SENT OUT A NEW CHILD RELEASE FORM TO PARENTS SO ALL FAMILIES CAN UPDATE AND COMPLETE THEIR CHILD'S CONTACT RELEASE FORMS.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/3/21, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE AND SHALL ACCOPANY A STAFF PERSON WHO LEAVE ON AN EXCURSION WITH CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2021): “THE DIRECTOR TYPED AN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN, PRINTED AT THE PLAN AND HUNG THE PLAN UP IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN EACH CLASSROOM. AN EMERGENCY PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION WAS PLACED IN THE EMERGENCY BAG IN EACH CLASSROOM AS WELL.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 23 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 30, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Fishtown School LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00247436
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Common questions

Has The Fishtown School LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 2, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include out-of-state clearances for Georgia.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Fishtown School LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Fishtown School LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The Fishtown School LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 4, 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 Fishtown School LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Fishtown School LLC last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Fishtown School LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fishtown School 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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