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Ummi Wa Bint

5216 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Ummi Wa Bint is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #399 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #399 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 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 7
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Records & paperwork 2
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Fire Extinguisher in the kitchen had status that said "needs to be recharged".
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The owner will move the fire extinguisher from upstairs into the kitchen. The child care spaces upstairs are not being used so the fire extinguisher that's charged can be used downstairs. They were last serviced on 11/2025 so it was overlooked by the fire marshal. I will call them back to return to…”
Citation Apr 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions/Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)/3270.133(5)
During the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the Epi Pen for child number 1 was not attached to the written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. The medication also had expiration date November 2024 listed along the side.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “I will send the medication home with the child and inform the parents that medication is expired and not kept with the physician's instructions.”
Core safety Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 06/04/2024, Staff person #4 did not have verification of the Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2024): “Staff person #4 completed the child abuse clearance and verification was place in the staff's file.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have verification of the Health and Safety Update on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2024): “All staff has completed the Health and Safety professional development training and the 1-hour update.”
Citation Jun 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed Cleaning wipes left down on table accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “Provider will remove cleaning wipes and put them in a location inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed bathroom sink with a leak in faucet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “Provider will have bathroom sink fixed.”
Citation Jun 5, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed child cup with no label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “Provider will label all children's cups and bottles.”
Citation Aug 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed Lysol in the upstairs bathroom's window seal.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Provider will remove all toxins and put all Lysol wipes in cabinet.”
Citation Aug 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed upstairs bathroom baseboards peeling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Provider will get upstairs bathroom baseboards fixed.”
Citation Aug 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in the downstairs bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Provider will have all chipped paint corrected.”
Citation Aug 1, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed baby bottles without labels.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2022): “Provider will label all bottles and cups.”
Core safety Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the file for staff person #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance more than 60 months old; the file for staff person #3, hired 04/21/2021, did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance nor an FBI Clearance; the file for staff person #4, hired 1/22/2022, did not contain a national Sex Offender Registry clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “All updated disclosure statements and clearances have been completed and are in staff files.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the files for staff persons #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain verification of annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “Emergency plan training was conducted by the Director and documented in all staff files.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the director could not provide a fire inspection conducted in the past year. The fire inspection provided was dated 12/21/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “The fire inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 was put on the file onsite for review.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the offsite location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “The facilities emergency evacuation plan was updated ad a diagram of the evacuation route was drafted depicting the route o the offsite locations.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the file for child #1 did not contain a financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “A financial agreement was completed and signed by the parent.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the files for staff persons #1 and #5 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “All references were provided by staff person #1 and #5 and put in their file.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2022, the files for staff person #3, hired 04/21/21, and staff person #5, hired 3/16/21, did not contain documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2022): “Staff person #3 is currently signed up for CPR/First aid training. Staff person #5 has a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file.”

“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.) $58.00 $42.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $42.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $30.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $30.00

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

Capacity 30 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Ummi Wa Bint Child Care & Learning Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 475-9586
State certificate # CER-00256026
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Common questions

Has Ummi Wa Bint 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 Jun 4, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 06/04/2024, Staff person #4 did not have verification of the Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ummi Wa Bint?

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

What is Ummi Wa Bint’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 27, 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 Ummi Wa Bint compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #399 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ummi Wa Bint last inspected?

Apr 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ummi Wa Bint cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Ummi Wa Bint?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ummi Wa Bint Child Care & Learning Academy LLC.

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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