Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #115 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/01/26, staff members were unable to identify the children in their assigned group.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days. The last recorded fire drill was held on 06/06/24.
Certification Representative observed the legal entity did not have on file at the facility a comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises
Files and records for staff were not accessible at the time of inspection of the facility
FACILITY TOILET AREA HAD EBRIS IN SINK, ON THE FLOOR, AND ON THE BATHROOM STALLS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
LEGAL ENTITY PRESENTED DURING THE INSPECTION THAT EXPIRED ON 4/23/21
FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $15.00 | $2.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $15.00 | $2.00 looks like a weekly or monthly price |
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School 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 Sep 1, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/01/26, staff members were unable to identify the children in their assigned group.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 14, 2019. 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #115 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $15.00 for young school-age, $15.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/After School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cora Services.
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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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