Trinity Play Group INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 5/27/26, in the outdoor play space there were telephone line wires that were loose and not secured to the wall, posing a hazard to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 5/27/26, the operator did not have the Pick-up and Drop-off procedure posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
During the renewal inspection on 5/27/26, the operator did not have the certificate of compliance posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
During the renewal inspection on 6/5/25, on the 1st floor in the Toddler Room, there was an air vent that was loose and in poor repair.
During the renewal inspection on 5/30/24, staff persons #1, 2, and 3 did not effectively establish assigned groups of specific children.
During the renewal inspection on 5/30/24, there was an unwound water hose in the Outdoor Play space that posed a hazard to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 5/30/24, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 8/8/23, in the childcare space, that was not updated from the child's file.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/18/2023, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain the verification of Health and safety training by CCDBG as required t work with children unsupervised. Staff member # 3 must be supervised while working with children
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/18/2023, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid form of identification to verify age.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN MARYLAND CLEARANCES.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $101.12 | $59.39 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $101.12 | $59.39 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $101.12 | $59.39 |
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 Trinity Play Group INC 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 May 30, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 5/30/24, staff persons #1, 2, and 3 did not effectively establish assigned groups of specific children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Trinity Play Group INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trinity Play Group INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Trinity Play Group INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 2, 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 Trinity Play Group INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Trinity Play Group INC last inspected?
May 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Trinity Play Group INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $101.12 for young toddler, $101.12 for older toddler, $101.12 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Trinity Play Group INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Play Group 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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