The Giving Tree · 232 N 22nd St, Philadelphia
The Giving Tree is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 97 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 11 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (3 of 11). 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 #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 8/6/26, staff person #1 was working unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training, Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/26, the operator did not have verification on file showing that the emergency plan and any updates were sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/26, the operator did not have verification on file of annual written notification being sent to the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/10/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify his assigned group of children.
During the renewal inspection on 9/10/25, in the Infant Room, there was containers being stored in an unused crib and a mattress was torn and in poor condition.
During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, in the Infant room, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have assigned groups when asked to identify their specific group.
During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the Sensory Room/Kitchen did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not have the menu posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not have pick-up and drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view.
During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not have the Certificate of Compliance, and Emergency Plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to see.
During the initial inspection on 8/29/24, the provider did not provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance.
“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.) | $102.63 | $94.92 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $94.23 | $87.25 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $94.23 | $87.25 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $86.24 | $79.72 |
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 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 Aug 6, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 8/6/26, staff person #1 was working unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training, Pediatric First Aid and CPR.” 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 10, 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 #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Giving Tree last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Giving Tree cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $102.63 for infant, $94.23 for young toddler, $94.23 for older toddler, $86.24 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Giving Tree?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Premier PA Logan Square 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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