The Seed School LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 139 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 14). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the water temperature tested via a thermometer in the older toddler and preschool bathroom read 120F.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the ceiling in the preschool classroom on the second floor was observed with water stains.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Bathroom sinks on the 1st Floor and sink located near the Older Toddler room; exceeded temperature of 110.
The window in the Preschool room 1/A located on the second floor did not have safety installed and opened to exceed 6 inches.
Blue storage closet on the 1st Floor was not securely fastened to the wall. Taupe storage closet located on the 2nd Floor was not securely fastened to the wall.
Observed outdoor play space unclean.
Observed outdoor play space needing to be cleaned.
Observed chipped paint in child care space.
When flushing urinal in upstairs boys bathroom water overflowed flooding floor.
Observed classroom 1 with no cot list.
“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.) | $120.00 | $82.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $117.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $113.00 | $78.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $109.00 | $78.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $109.00 | $78.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $109.00 | $78.00 |
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 Seed School LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 14 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Seed School LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Seed 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 Seed School LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Feb 27, 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 Seed School LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Seed School LLC last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Seed School LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $120.00 for infant, $117.00 for young toddler, $113.00 for older toddler, $109.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Seed School LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Seed 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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