The Giving Tree · 420 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia
The Giving Tree is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 115 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 9 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 3 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 #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 07/30/26, Cert Rep observed the toddler classroom out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 7 Older Toddlers, that were assigned to her for supervision.
During the renewal inspection on 07/30/26, Cert Rep observed large pieces of trash and debris scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space.
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 02/19/26, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the log was not on file at the facility, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 12 Preschool children in the Indoor Playspace.
During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, during facility walk through, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of debris, broken tree branches scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #3 wash their hands or several children hands after diaper change.
During the renewal inspection on 07/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #3 clean the diaper changing surface between each use, changing several children.
During the complaint investigation on 09/27/24, Cert Rep observed that staff person #1 was not actively supervising but was turned the other way talking to another teacher with her back to the group as they walked down the hallway.
During the renewal inspection on 09/04/24, Cert Rep observed pieces of paper, trash, debris scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space, posing a trip hazard.
“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
Common questions
Has The Giving Tree had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 30, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection on 07/30/26, Cert Rep observed the toddler classroom out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 7 Older Toddlers, that were assigned to her for supervision.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Giving Tree?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Giving Tree since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Giving Tree’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 9, 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 Giving Tree 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 Giving Tree last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs The Giving Tree?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Premier PA Queen Village 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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