The Wheels on the Bus Education Center
The Wheels on the Bus Education Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 10 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 103 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (40 of 103). 19 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 #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection on 7/10/26 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care their file record included an expired Child Abuse Clearance dated: 9/7/2020 and expired mandated reporter training dated: 3/12/21.
During the inspection on 7/10/2026 the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 in the classroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 118.9° F, in areas accessible to children in care.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file record for child # 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file records for staff person #2 did not include a current health assessment.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 as a result of file review it was determined that the facility does not have at least 50% of the staff persons in the facility qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. More than 50 % of the staff are qualified as aides.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file records for child #1,2,3, 4 and 5 did not have a semi-annual signed observation by the parent and teacher.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file records for child # 1, 2 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file records for child #1,2 and 5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/10/26 the file records for child # 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection 7/10/26 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection on 1/9/26 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a completed state police clearance and signed disclosure statement. The file for facility person #2 did not include a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR, a signed disclosure statement.
During the inspection on 1/9/26 the file record for staff person #1 and 2 did not include emergency plan training.
During the inspection on 1/9/26 staff persons # 1 and 2 were observed providing direct child care and their files did not include health assessments.
During the inspection on 1/9/26 the file records for staff person #1 and facility person #2 did not include the required documents/ verification (education and child care experience) for qualification for their positions.
Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR, health safety training-part 2, and mandated reporter training). Staff person #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training).
During the inspection on 1/9/26 the file record for staff persons #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
During the inspection on 1/9/26 the file record for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not include verification of age.
During the inspection on 1/9/26 the file records for staff person# 1and 2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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During the inspection on 7/14/25 the first-aid kits in the front area was missing scissors and in the back area was missing tape.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the bathroom, the sink in the front area and the kitchen sink did not have an appropriate (a sign of the requirement of when to wash hands: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) handwashing sign near the sink.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 an egress from the facility was observed blocked by a stack of high chairs.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the cribs in the back area were observed not labeled.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 one crib cots in the back area did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.
During the inspection on 7/14/2025 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the file records for child #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment.
Staff person #1 -- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (1/16/2020).
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the front area and the back area did not have a daily schedule.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the file records for child #1,2 and 3 did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the file records for child #2,4 and 5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/14/2025 the file records for child # 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the file records for child #4 and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space
During the inspection on 7/14/25 the file records for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 7/14/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include a state police clearance. The file for staff person #3 did not include proof of fingerprinting for DHS FBI and a NSOR clearance. Individual #6 & 7 were observed providing direct child care and did not have a State Police, Child Abuse, DHS FBI, NSOR, mandated reporter and signed disclosure statement.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the first-aid kit in the front of the facility was missing soap.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the kitchen did not have a handwashing sign near the sink.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the cots and playpens in the facility did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
During the inspection on 7/8/2024 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record of an emergency drill be conducted.
During the inspection on 7/8/2024 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the inspection on 7/8/2024 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the file record for child #1 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the inspection on 7/8/2024 the file records for child # 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the file records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the file records for child# 4 and 5 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection on 7/8/2024 the file records for child # 1,2, and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
During the inspection 7/8/24 the file records child # 1,2 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection 7/8/2024 individuals# 6 and 7 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record established.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted.
During the inspection on 7/8/24 individual #6 was observed providing direct child care alone to child #3 at approximately 11:20 am. At 11:26 -11:27am staff person #2 was observed leaving 5 children alone with individual #7 alone unsupervised in the back outdoor PlaySpace.
During the inspection 7/8/24 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file record for staff person #4 did not include a FBI clearance and a NSOR clearance. Staff Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the first-aid kit in the facility was missing gloves.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file for staff person #4 did not include an initial health assessment. The file records for staff person #1 and 2 did not include a health current assessment.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 two baby food containers were observed in the refrigerator uncovered.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file record for #child 4 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record of an emergency drill be conducted.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 it was determined that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for staff #2 did not include a written evaluation.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the school age classroom did not have a daily schedule.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file record for child #3 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record child #3 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file record for child # 1 and 2 did not include information to the family about the child's growth and development. The file records for child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for child #1,2,3, 4 and 5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file records for child #1 and 2 to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file record for staff person #4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for staff person#4 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the inspection on 7/14/2023 the file records for staff person #1, 2 and 3 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.
During the inspection 7/14/2023 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE TRAINING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE RED WALL IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 CONTAINED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT WAS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT (DATED 8-24-21).
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SOILED DIAPER DISPOSED IN A TRASH CAN THAT WAS NOT COVERED.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORDS OF CHILDREN #2, 3 AND 4 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (THE RECORD OF CHILD #4 CONTAINED IMMUNIZATIONS ONLY).
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 CONTAINED A FIRST-AID CPR TRAINING THAT IS NOT AN APPROVED CURRICULUM.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS OF CHILDREN #1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 WERE NOT UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY WERE PERFORMING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 6, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 ALONE WITH 7 CHILDREN (1 YOUNG TODDLER, 2 OLDER TODDLERS, AND 4 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN). THERE WAS NOT A SECOND FACILITY PERSON ON SITE.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS COVERED WITH LEAVES AND TWIGS, MAKING IT UNSAFE FOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN OUTLET NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE THAT DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN PLACE.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED BLEACH, CLOROX WIPES AND TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS UNDER THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA, ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 145 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE FACILITY FIRST AID KIT DID NOT CONTAIN GLOVES.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE BACK DOOR WAS PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED AND ONLY ABLE TO OPEN ABOUT HALFWAY, DUE TO THE TABLE PLACEMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF FIRE DRILLS BEING CONDUCTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE RECORD OF CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILDREN #1, 4, AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN, AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS OF CHILDREN #1-5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR POLICY NUMBER.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 2, 4, AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE HOME AND WORK ADDRESSES OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 2, 4 AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 2, 4, AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WAS NOT DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE RECORDS OF CHILDREN #1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF. BOTH CONSENTS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ADMISSION.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 1, 2021, THE RECORDS OF CHILDREN #1-5 DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARENT AND OPERATOR.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.26 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.80 | $42.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.93 | $40.07 |
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 Wheels on the Bus Education Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 22, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection on 7/10/26 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care their file record included an expired Child Abuse Clearance dated: 9/7/2020 and expired mandated reporter training dated: 3/12/21.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Wheels on the Bus Education Center?
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 Wheels on the Bus Education Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 20, 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 Wheels on the Bus Education Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Wheels on the Bus Education Center last inspected?
Jun 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Wheels on the Bus Education Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for newborn, $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Wheels on the Bus Education Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Wheels On The Bus Education Center.
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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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