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The Ziyad Obasi School LLC

1455 N 29th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

The Ziyad Obasi School LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 16). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 22, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1
Records & paperwork 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an outlet uncovered in the main classroom space on the left wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “A protective cover was placed in the outlet.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the facility telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Director printed and posted emergency telephone numbers near the telephone.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First aid kit in the main classroom space was missing tweezers and gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Director placed the missing items in the first aid kit.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)/3270.134(a)
Children did not wash their hands before being served and eating lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Staff were directed to take children to the bathroom to wash their hands.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were red stains on a baby seat cover in the main classroom space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Director will clean the cover of the baby seat. If the stains do not come out chair will be replaced.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were two broken bikes in the outdoor play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Broken bikes will be discarded.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
There was a sticker less than 1 inch diameter in a play pen that a child placed in their mouth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Director removed the sticker from the child's mouth and scanned the area for any other small items.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Rest equipment in the facility was not labeled with children's names.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Director will sanitize and place labels on all rest equipment.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
There was an infant bottle unlabeled in the main classroom space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2025): “Director immediately placed a label on the bottle.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Director will update emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)/3270.182(8)
Child #1 did not have agreement form and emergency contact information on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Director will have caregiver fill out agreement and emergency contact forms.”
Core safety Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of facility person #1 does not contain disclosure statement. The file of facility person #2 does not contain NSOR verification. The file of facility person #3 does not contain NSOR verification and FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Facility will always be in compliance with CPSL requirements at all times. Staff persons will not work with children until clearances and disclosure statement are obtained and filed.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on the left wall under the window in the primary classroom space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “Chipped paint will be sanded and repainted when children are not in care.”
Citation Nov 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
Facility did not have fire drill log on file. Cert rep could not verify that fire drills have taken place every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Fire drill log will be provided to Cert Rep and kept on site at all times. Facility will conduct fire drills every 60 days. Last fire drill was conducted on 9/23/24.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
There was no visual strip or other form of visual identification on the glass window and door in the front of the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “We will place stickers on the front window and door.”
Citation Jun 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
There was fold up table in the hallway against the wall before the exit into the outdoor play space
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Table will be placed in closet on second level.”

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Jun 18, 2024
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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.) $78.75 $39.37
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $70.00 $35.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $63.75 $31.87
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $30.00 $25.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $30.00 $25.00

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 15 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 10, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 16, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator The Ziyad Obasi School LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 737-9710
State certificate # CER-00248047
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Common questions

Has The Ziyad Obasi School LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Nov 18, 2024 (background checks): “The file of facility person #1 does not contain disclosure statement. The file of facility person #2 does not contain NSOR verification. The file of facility person #3 does not contain NSOR verification and FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Ziyad Obasi School LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Ziyad Obasi 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 Ziyad Obasi School LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 16, 2024. 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 Ziyad Obasi School LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Ziyad Obasi School LLC last inspected?

Dec 22, 2025 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Ziyad Obasi School LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $78.75 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $63.75 for preschool, $30.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Ziyad Obasi School LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Ziyad Obasi School LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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