Trice Day Care Centers LLC · 8107 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia
Trice Day Care Centers LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection there was areas of exposed plaster and torn carpets in the basement child care space.
At the time of the inspection the bathroom upstairs did not have a handwashing sign.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid FBI clearance.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking the verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have a current valid FBI clearance nor did they have a current valid state police clearance.
At the time of the inspection the bathroom in the rear of the building, on the first floor stood at least 3 1/2 feet high off the ground and did not have a step stool.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (identified as an aide) was lacking proof of their level of education.
The records of child #1 and child # 2, both were in care at the time of the inspection, did not have the signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff in their records.
At the time of the inspection the staff record of staff person#2 (having worked at the facility over one year) did not have proof of the required 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 10/28/22, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 10/17/20.
On 10/28/22, Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 files do not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training on file was dated 8/28/21.
On 10/28/22, Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
On 10/28/22, at the time of inspection, 13 preschool children were receiving care in the childcare space located on the lower level. Emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where children were receiving care.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $46.00 | $35.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $46.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $32.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Trice Day Care Centers LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 19, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Trice Day Care Centers LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trice Day Care Centers LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Trice Day Care Centers LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 15, 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 Trice Day Care Centers LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Trice Day Care Centers LLC last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Trice Day Care Centers LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $46.00 for newborn, $46.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Trice Day Care Centers LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trice Day Care Centers 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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