The Madden School · Philadelphia
The Madden School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 132 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 5). All 5 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 4/14/26, in the Pre K Room, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover.
During the renewal inspection on 4/14/26: 1. In the Infant Room there was an unused refrigerator stored in the childcare space. 2. In the Infant Room there was a Thermal Laminator Box in the childcare space. 3. In the Toddler A Room there was a pipe with black insulation that was not secure, and in poor repair with frayed pieces on the ground.
During the initial review on 11/12/25, all of the first aid kits in the facility did not have scissors or tweezers.
During the initial review on 11/12/25: 1. In Room #2, there were cardboard carpet rolls and a bag of nails in the childcare space. 2. In Room #4, there were 2 unopened boxes of wooden blocks stored in the childcare space not set up for use. 3. In the Multipurpose Room, there was a cardboard box with plastic training cones stored in the play area not set up for use.
During the initial review on 11/12/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment with TB testing on file.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $72.00 | $53.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $72.00 | $53.00 |
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 Madden School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Madden School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Madden School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Madden School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 22, 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 Madden School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Madden School last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Madden School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $76.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Madden School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Madden School 2 INC.
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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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