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Tyl II INC

5132 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Tyl II INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (18 of 30). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Mar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 08/21/25, staff person number one did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “I will provide an updated record of staff person one's emergency training and send it via email.”
Citation Aug 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/21/2025, staff person number one did not have Pediatric First Aid training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “She has this training already. I will send this document to you via email.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
The window seals, and corners alongside the walls on the first and second floor show evidence of dead insects.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “I will hire cleaning crew to give facility a deep cleaning.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
The exit walkway / path leading to the playground posed risks of tripping hazards due to overgrown vines, a white downspout that was disconnected from the gutter and a green hose laying across steps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “I will do a major clean up of the overgrown vines.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Liquid or powdered soap 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(d)
There was no soap in both bathrooms located on the second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “I am going to replace the soap in both bathrooms.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff member number one had Health and Safety dated 3/7/2022. The Health and Safety one-hour update was not in file during the Renewal Inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “I will have this staff person complete the Health and Safety One hour update and provide you with proof once completed.”
Citation Aug 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the Renewal Inspection on August 21st, 2024, an expired certificate of compliance was posted. This certificate labeled as provisional and has an expiration date of 4/6/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “No one sent us the new certificate. I will print and post it when you email it to me.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
Certification representative was infomed that children had not been in care at the location for over one month. The floors of the location on both levels had various trash, some in bags, others; for example a moldy rug, was rolled up and on the landing of the staircase. There was some construction that had happened that was not cleaned up.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will clean and remove trash from 5132 Building to maintain DHS compliance.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed grounds once/week 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(b)
After having been told that the facility has not been used in weeks, certification representative did observe In the outdoor PlaySpace of the facility there were several bags of trash.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will remove trash from the 5124 and 5132 buildings daily”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
The windows on the second floor of the facility were easily opened 10 inches at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will assure that windows and doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children will be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
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Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The floors of the facility were in need of cleaning there was a significant layer of dust and grime. The walls of the facility had some sections with molding falling away from the wall and exposing the sharp side of staples. The duct for the heating and cooling system had a 1/4 inch layer of dust and appeared to be in need of service.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will hire a professional contractor/ cleaning service to clean floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the inspection there were areas of the walls of the facility on both floors that had recently been painted and the plaster was unfinished.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will hire a professional contractor/ cleaning service to remove or damaged paint or damaged plaster”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
At the time of the inspection the means of egress on the first floor of the facility has overgrown vines creating a tripping hazard obstructing the exit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “provider will have staff and cleaning service clear the means of egress on the first floor of the facility from the overgrown vines removing tripping hazard and clearing the exit.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Different times of day 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(2)
At the time of the inspection the certification representative did request the current fire drill logs, which were not produced. (please see citation for immediate access)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider did email the current fire drill logs.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection the certification representative did request the current proof of the operability of the fire detection system, which were not produced. (please see citation for immediate access)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “provider will have the proof of inspections of the fire detection devices or systems proving they are in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will…”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the inspection certification representative did request several files, including but not limited to the current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. This document was not produced upon request (see immediate access citation)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will keep an updated and printed copy of the TYL 5132 Walnut insurance in the first and second street entrance of the building in an easily viewable location. An email of the document was submitted to certification representative on 10/6/23.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
At the time of the inspection Certification representatives did request several files and documents as part of the inspection, immediate access was not provided. Certification representative was told that the documents were forthcoming and after 27 minutes without contact from any member of the staff, a second request was made at which time the assistant director (staff person #1) did offer certification representative the possibility of speaking to the legal entity, who was on the second floor of the facility, (staff person #2) on the phone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “All requested documents for renewal inspection will be made available for all TYL staff so that they may provide immediate access upon request.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)
When assistant director informed certification representative that the program was currently not operating, certification representative did request the record of the director and one additional staff person. Of the two files submitted neither had the qualifications of a director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “immediately following the inspection an email of the full credential of the director was sent to the certification representative”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 did not have proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Provider will have staff person #1 and #2 complete and provide documentation of the 12 hours of required trainings.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention of SIDS 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(2)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health and safety training (dated from 2018) that preceded the addition of the addition of the professional development in the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, the record of staff person #2 did not contain the health and safety training update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Staff person #2 will complete the professional development in the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices, staff person #2 will complete the health and safety training update and submit to certification representative.”
Citation Sep 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Provider will add tweezers to first aid kit.”
Citation Sep 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed chipped tile in entry way of downstairs childcare space, and a hole in upstairs boy's bathroom wall behind door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Provider will have chipped tile replaced and hole in bathroom wall fixed. Provider will also place a door stopper in upstairs boys' bathroom so that the doorknob does not continue to create hole in wall.”
Citation Sep 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in handicap bathroom over sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Provider will have all chipped paint fixed.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways 55 Pa. Code §3270.64
Observed outdoor fire escape covered with leaves, overgrown vines and other hazards in outdoor walkways.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Provider will have all outdoor walkways cleaned and remove all excess leaves, vines and tree branches.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed stairway trads torn, hole in upstairs bathroom floor tile where door stopper was, and hole in stairwell wall as well as upstairs doorway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Provider will replace stairway trads, replace door stopper to fix hole in tile, and fix all holes in wall and doorways.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in lower level child care space, handicap bathroom over sink, on bathroom doors, and hall doorway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “Provider will have all chipped paint corrected throughout the facility including all hallways, bathrooms, and childcare spaces.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
Observed handicap bathroom on lower level with no working light.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “Provider will replace light to ensure there is ample lighting in bathroom.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed lower level bathroom toilet unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “Provider will have all bathrooms and toilet fixtures cleaned.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed lower level bathroom with no handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “Provider will place a handwashing sign in bathroom over sink.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
Observed second floor child care space with no daily activities schedule posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “Provider will post daily activities schedule in childcare space.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Dec 19, 2023
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 30 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 20, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator T Y L 11 INC
Phone (215) 474-9025
State certificate # CER-00259776
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Common questions

Has Tyl II INC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 30 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Tyl II INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tyl II INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Tyl II INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 20, 2024. 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 Tyl II INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tyl II INC last inspected?

Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Tyl II INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is T Y L 11 INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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