The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu
3301 W Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA 19129 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 2
The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 105 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 30). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
9
Core-safety citations
21
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 5, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
7
Training & qualifications
5
Background checks
4
Health & medication
4
Records & paperwork
3
Supervision
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Sleep safety
1
Staff ratios
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Citations, newest first
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection on 2/5/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The original health and safety training was unable to be located only the one hour update. Staff person #2 will need to complete the Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “Staff person #2 will complete the additional health and safety requirement, and be supervised until the training is completed.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 2/5/26 staff person #1 did not have a current NSOR on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “An application for the new NSOR has been emailed the staff person will not work with the children until the NSOR has been returned.”
Citation
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Staff Person Number 1 will get a curret health assessment”
Citation
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During the inspection on 2/5/26 the Director was unable to locate the fire drill log for the past year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The current fire drill log has been located and reposted on the centers information board a copy will be sent.”
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training part 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Staff persons will supervise children at all times. Staff person#2 will work supervised by an AGS or GS who has completed all of the preservice training. Staff person #2 will complete the health and safety training as required.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 2/7/25 the file for staff person #2 does not have child abuse clearance or PA State police clearance required attachment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Child abuse clearance was located in the employees training file”
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 child #1 and #2 were observed sleeping in their cribs with a u-shaped pillow.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “THE U SHAPED PILLOWS WILL NO LONGER BE USED IN THE INFANT ROOM. Toys, bumper pads, or pillows will not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 an outlet box was observed with a broken cover in the young toddler room and an outlet strip with uncovered outlets was observed in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Protective covers will be replaced when removed, outlet covers will be placed on all open outlets. All outlets will be in good repair.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 A cubbie unit, shelf and changing table with a tipping hazard were observed in the young toddler room. A shelf and a cubbie unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the preschool classroom. A broken drawer and a broken doorknob were observed in the child's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “The brackets securing the furniture will be reattached to the wall. The broken drawer will be repaired and the broken doorknob will be removed.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety part 1 and part 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “staff persons will complete the health and safety training within 90 days of hire as required.”
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Citation
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The emergency contact form and agreement form for child #3 and #4 have not been updated for over six months as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “CHILD CARE FORMS REQUIRING UPDATING WILL BE UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS AS REQUIRED”
Citation
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file at the faclity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “STAFF PERSONS #1 AND # 2 WILL OBTAIN 2 WRITTEN REFERENCES”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include the child abuse clearance or the attachments with the PA Criminal Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2024): “The Center will comply by making sure all clearances are on file prior to hiring. Staff person #1 will not work in a child care position until all clearances are placed on file.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 shelf units and cubbie units with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed in the toddler room and preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “All furniture that is capable of tipping over will be securely attached to the wall”
Citation
Feb 7, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 the trashcan in the toddler classroom used for diapers was not hands-free.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “A hands free trash can will be put in the classroom”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/23 the file for staff person #1 had an expired child abuse clearance and an expired mandated reporter's training certificate. The file for staff person #2 did not have a valid PA Criminal Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “The child abuse clearance for staff person #1 has been corrected and updated, the criminal clearance for staff person #2 was completed but hadn't been properly downloaded from the site and printed out that has been corrected.”
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/23 staff person was observed working alone with 4 young toddlers and 1 infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “the center will maintain proper ratio even in the case of an emergency when there is an unexpected employee call out, or when a family has an emergency situation and have no other place for their children to go.”
Citation
Dec 13, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/2023 the file for staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain the health and safety one hour update. The file for staff person #2 did not contain the 10-hour health and safety training and did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #3 will complete the one-hour health and safety training. Staff person #2 will complete the 10-hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum and PQUAS trainer. Staff persons #1 #2 and #3 will be supervised at all times by…”
Promote development/Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)/3270.113(e)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the children in the infant room were contained in high chairs from 09:45 am until 10:55 am.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “The children in the infant room will be seated int eh activity table when thye are eating or completing an activity that requiret hem to be seated.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, outlet covers in the infant room and toddler gross motor room did not have protective covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “Outlets will be covered in the entire facility.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers and scissors; the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “Missing tweezers, scissors and gloves were replaced in the appropriate first aid kits.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the sinks in the two-year-old room and the preschool room did not contain handwashing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “The handwashing signs have been placed at all sinks.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Hazardous toys and equipment 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(g)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the cribs in the infant room did not contain certification showing compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “The certification paperwork will be taped to the bottomside of each crib.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the health assessment on record for child #1 was dated more than 12-months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “The child's parent was contacted and an appointment was made for the child to see the doctor.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the health assessment for staff person #3 did not contain record of the staff person being free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “The staff person will provide the proper health assessment from to the doctor and have it completed.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the fire drill log for the 2022 licensing year contained only one fire drill dated 10/31/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “The fire drill log has been updated and will be maintained by the center director.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the files for staff persons #1 and 2 contained verification of pediatric first aid and CPR training more than two-years-old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All employees completed CPR training and files are in the employees files.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, staff persons #1 and 2 contained verification of Fire Safety dated more than 12-months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All employees will complete Fire Safety training.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the emergency contact form and financial agreement were not updated in the previous 6-months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “The parent's financial agreement was updated and signed by the parents. A new form was used.”
Citation
Dec 20, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the staff files for staff persons #1 and 2 did not contain verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “The employees will complete the 12-hour annual training,”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
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
Capacity
105 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Mar 2, 2027
Operator
The Smart Center Of Child Dev Edu
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 227-2700
State certificate #
CER-00252576
Common questions
Has The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Feb 5, 2026 (supervision): “During the inspection on 2/5/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 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 Smart Center of Child Dev Edu compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu last inspected?
Feb 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Smart Center of Child Dev Edu?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Smart Center Of Child Dev Edu.
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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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