Trice Day Care Centers LLC · 8123 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia
Trice Day Care Centers LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 23 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 23). 5 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 #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The state police clearance of staff person #1 was incomplete at the time of the inspection
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit identified to be the one for the active room in the basement. was lacking gloves, scissors and soap.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form in the room with the child was lacking the child's date of birth.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 and child 32 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy
At the time of the inspection the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
At the time of the inspection in the basement there were 9 children, including several 2-year old's, in the care of a single staff person
At the time of the inspection the staff person in the one-year-old room left the children unsupervised for approximately less than one minute, so they could answer the door.
At the time of inspection, serval children were observed resting on cots that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
At the time of inspection, facility did not have hands-free covered can to dispose soiled disposable diapers.
At the time of inspection, after diapering, staff person #1 did not immediately wash hands.
At the time of inspection, the lunch provided by the facility did not include a dairy and a grain.
At the time of inspection, facility had not conducted annual emergency drill and could not provide documentation of annual emergency drill.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not include initial health assessment. Child #1 has been enrolled beyond 60 days.
At the time of inspection, facility did not have policy developed for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not provide parental consent for emergency care and minor first aid treatment.
At the time of the inspection in the rear classroom on the lower level staff person #1 was supervising staff person #2 both were identified as aides in the staff record. At the time of the inspection there were 5 of the 6 staff identified as aide in the staff record.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had not been signed as updated in over 6 months.
On 10/28/22, a wet ceiling tile was observed in the back childcare space located on the first floor of the facility.
On 10/28/22, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The last health assessment was dated 9/24/20.
On 10/28/22, Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 file did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training was dated 8/28/21.
On 10/28/22, Staff persons # 1, #2, #3 and #4 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 11/2/21, during renewal inspection, completed PA Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances were not observed in the file belonging to Facility Person #1. Additionally, completed DHS FBI clearances as required by CPSL, were not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2, hired 3/23/21. (The FBI clearances on file were issued by a department other than DHS)
On 11/2/21, during renewal inspection, proof of purchase/installation of the facility's fire detection system was not on file as required by Fire and Panic Act 62 of 2020.
“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) | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $195.00 | $145.00 |
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 5 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 28, 2026 (background checks): “The state police clearance of staff person #1 was incomplete at the time of the inspection” 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 May 9, 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 #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Trice Day Care Centers LLC last inspected?
Sep 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Trice Day Care Centers LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $200.00 for newborn, $200.00 for infant, $200.00 for young toddler, $200.00 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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