Toddler University Preschool & Nursery
Toddler University Preschool & Nursery is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of inspecting, after reviewing the staff records, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have proof of negative TB screenings documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form as required.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have the appropriate FBI clearance documented in her record. Must redo and obtain FBI clearance for childcare.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 newly hired did not have a current health assessment documented in her record.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of experience documented in their record as required to help qualify her for the position of AGS at facility.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family references documented in her record.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have the child abuse clearance documented in their record after being hired over 45 days.
During inspection, there was not a sufficient amount of lighting in the infant area of facility.
At time of inspection, A child was observed sitting in a recalled Bumbo chair that had not been updated and equipped with required safety straps.
At time of inspection, child # 1-5 did not have updated immunization for influenza documented in their records and/or written exemption letters from the parent documented in children's record.
At time of inspection, the director had not completed written evaluations for staff person #1 and staff person #2.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 3 and child # 5 did not have all of the required physician/medical information documented on their child's emergency contact form.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/09/22, cert rep observed an electrical outlet in the Butterflies group did not contain protective receptacle covers. This facility serves children that are age five and younger.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/09/22, cert rep observed indoor play space carpet tape lifting causing a tripping hazard.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/08/22, cert rep observed a child in the Butterflies group left unsupervised.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/08/21.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years of experience working with children.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include updated health and safety training. Training contained in file was completed on 08/09/16.
“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.) | $81.00 | $48.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $46.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $43.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.00 | $40.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.00 | $40.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $67.00 | $40.20 |
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 Toddler University Preschool & Nursery had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 May 16, 2025 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have the appropriate FBI clearance documented in her record. Must redo and obtain FBI clearance for childcare.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Toddler University Preschool & Nursery?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Toddler University Preschool & Nursery since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Toddler University Preschool & Nursery’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 24, 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 Toddler University Preschool & Nursery compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Toddler University Preschool & Nursery last inspected?
Nov 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Toddler University Preschool & Nursery cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler, $67.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Toddler University Preschool & Nursery?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is T & B Sisters 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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