The Norment School LLC
The Norment School LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 8 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On February 5, 2026, portable heaters were used in the facility.
On 01/08/26, during the renewal inspection, plastic gloves, wipes in their plastic packaging, and diapers in their plastic packaging were on the toy shelves and cubbies in the classroom leaving them accessible to young toddlers and infants that were in the classroom.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a continuous written record documenting that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Per the provider's admission, staff person #1 was not able to explain how a child obtained a scratch.
Per the provider's admission, during one occasion in April, one facility person was present with four children in care.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.
At the time of inspection, the agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
“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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $37.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $37.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.00 | $37.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
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 Norment 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 Jun 11, 2025 (supervision): “Per the provider's admission, staff person #1 was not able to explain how a child obtained a scratch.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Norment School LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Norment School LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 28, 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 Norment School LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Norment School LLC last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Norment School LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $75.00 for preschool, $60.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Norment School LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Norment 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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