The Urban Giving Tree LLC
The Urban Giving Tree LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 23 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 23). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the bathroom in the sycamore bathroom was 115 degrees.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 did not have a current health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #2 emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the allocated unannounced inspection cert rep observed an electrical outlet in the sycamore classroom did not have a protective receptable cover.
During the allocated unannounced inspection cert rep observed the floors in the child care center, the rugs in the sycamore classroom and the outdoor play space need to be cleaned and free for debris.
During the allocated unannounced inspection cert rep observed the 1st toilet in the bathroom in the sycamore classroom was not working.
During the allocated unannounced inspection cert rep observed two school-age children at the child care facility during school hours who are home schooled.
During the unannounced follow-up monitoring visit for the original renewal inspection on 3/4/2025 certification representative observed the water temperature at the 2nd sink in the bathroom in the sycamore classroom water temperature was 111 degrees.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the bathroom in the Sycamore classroom hot water temperature was 112 degrees, the 2nd sink inside the Sycamore classroom was 111 degrees, and the sink in the Willow classroom was 111 degrees.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the outdoor play space had wood, debris and visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the menu was not posted at least 1 week in advance.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility was not on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 did not have the 1 hour updated Health and Safety training on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have mandated reporter training on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed there was no written plan of daily activities and routines on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child#1 fee agreement did not include the release person's name.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the cots did not have at least 2 feet of space between them on three sides while children were napping in the willow classroom with 5 toddlers.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a child sleeping on a cot with a bottle in his mouth which was not labeled with the child's name in the willow classroom.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $120.00 | $79.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $120.00 | $79.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $120.00 | $79.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $120.00 | $79.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $120.00 | $79.00 |
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 Urban Giving Tree LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 23 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Urban Giving Tree LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Urban Giving Tree 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 Urban Giving Tree LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 8, 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 Urban Giving Tree LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Urban Giving Tree LLC last inspected?
Feb 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Urban Giving Tree LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $120.00 for young toddler, $120.00 for older toddler, $120.00 for preschool, $120.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Urban Giving Tree LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Urban Giving Tree 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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