Tiaerrahs Playhouse
Tiaerrahs Playhouse is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 61 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 60 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 60). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,119 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not have a completed child abuse, PA state criminal clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR verification, New Jersey out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #4 was also observed working unsupervised with (6) school age children. The file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code) did not contain DHS FBI clearance.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain documentation regarding annual emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the first aid kit reviewed in the gym area and infant room did not contain tape.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/21/26 the health report reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not updated within 12 months.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce documentation of annual emergency drill.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 no documentation was available to confirm that fire drills were conducted every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce updated copy of general liability insurance to cover persons on facility's premises.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain current pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain current annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain required 10hr Health & Safety preservice training. Staff person #4 was observed working unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training, including mandated reporter training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain a written evaluation within 12 months.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not specify fee amount to be charged per day or per week.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include a child service report providing information about the child's growth and development.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify child's date of admission.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include policy number; child #2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include name, address and telephone number for release person(s).
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 provider was unable to produce an individual record for staff person #4.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain updated health assessments. There was also no initial health assessment for staff person #4.
During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not reflect 12 hours of annual childcare training.
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During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA state clearance (dated 8/24/20), DHS FBI clearance (dated 8/31/20) and a NSOR certificate (dated 8/25/20). All clearances were more than 60 months old. File also did not contain NJ state clearances. There were no clearances available to review for staff person #3.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 staff person #4 was observed alone caring for 14 kids: mixed age level, youngest child was 3yo.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 did and staff person #5 not have emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the first aid kit observed in the main childcare space on the first floor and school age childcare space on the 3rd floor did not contain soap.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 children were observed laying on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the health report for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were more than 12 months olde.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #5 did not contain an annual written evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #5 did not include verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain child service report documenting child's growth and development.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25 there was no individual record to review for staff person #3.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) contained a child abuse clearance that was more than 60 months old. Clearance was dated 09/30/16). Staff person #3 also did not have New Jersey state clearances.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the first aid kit located in the older toddler classroom did not contain soap.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for child #1 contained an expired health assessment. Health assessment reviewed was dated 04/03/23.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment. The file reviewed for staff person #5 contained an expired health assessment. Health assessment dated 11/23/21.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged per day or per week.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain child service report.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify child's date of admission.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not specify the release person's address or telephone number.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 did not include verification of childcare experience and education.
During the renewal inspection on 08/08/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain 12 hours of annual training.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at time of initial employment.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in the indoor play space on 1st and 2nd floor.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 diapers containing human secretions were observed in the outside play space.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there was no first aid kit located in 1st floor indoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the first aid kit located in the toddler 2 classroom (Under the Sea) did not contain scissors, soap or tape. The first aid kit located in upstairs classroom on right (yellow & gray room) did not contain gloves, tape or soap. The first aid kit located in young toddler classroom (Disney Jr) did not contain tape. The first aid kit located in 3rd floor preschool classroom did not contain tape.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there was a ladder observed at the bottom of the stairway used by children. Trash, mop and (3) buckets were observed in outdoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 there was peeling paint observed in 1st floor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 refrigerator located outside of Disney Jr room did not have an operating thermometer.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain health assessment. The file reviewed for child #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 06/27/22.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include first aid/CPR training.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #5 did not specify arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #5 did not specify child's admission date.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include policy number, The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 08/24/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #5 were incomplete not dated.
On 10/5/22, at approximately 2:30pm, a child was observed napping alone and unattended in the young toddler room with no staff supervision. (child#1)
On 10/5/22, at approximately 2:30pm, a child was observed napping alone and unattended in the young toddler room with no staff supervision. (child#1
A trash can in the children's bathroom the 3rd level was observed full of waste with no lid.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.58 | $59.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.26 | $56.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.95 | $52.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.93 | $50.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.14 | $44.88 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.14 | $44.88 |
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 Tiaerrahs Playhouse had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 13, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection completed on 8/13/26 staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not have a completed child abuse, PA state criminal clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR verification, New Jersey out of state…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tiaerrahs Playhouse?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tiaerrahs Playhouse since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tiaerrahs Playhouse’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Nov 8, 2025. 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 Tiaerrahs Playhouse compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,119 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tiaerrahs Playhouse last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tiaerrahs Playhouse cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.58 for infant, $66.26 for young toddler, $62.95 for older toddler, $59.93 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tiaerrahs Playhouse?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tiaerrahs Playhouse INC.
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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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