United Communities D Newlin Fell
United Communities D Newlin Fell is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 48 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 48). 4 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 #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 09/10/26, Cert Rep observed staff persons 3 and 4 caring for children unsupervised without current Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid training on file.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/26, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, documented on 04/26/26 and 09/08/26, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/26, Cert Rep did not observe current verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff files of staff persons 2, 3, 4, and 5, all certificates expired on 01/2026.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/26, Cert Rep did not observe verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the staff file of staff persons 1-5.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, dates observed 05/16/25 and 07/10/25, which was last date conducted.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the fee amount written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe date fee to be paid written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the services to be provided written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the arrival and departure times written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1 and #5.
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During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1 and #3.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#5.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person's name, address, or phone number written on the emergency contact form in the file of child #4.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/10/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an initial health assessment in the file of staff person #1 and #2.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/10/24, while reviewing child files, Cert Rep observed the service agreement forms missing from the files for child #1 and #2.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/10/24, while reviewing child files, Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert Rep also observed that the designated person whom the child may be released to missing from emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe NSOR Certificates in the files of Staff person #3 and #4. Cert Rep also did not observe signed disclosure statements in the files of staff person #1-#4.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe an initial health assessment in the file of staff person #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Cert Rep also observed that the facility has not been conducting annual emergency drills. This is beyond the annual requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep observed that staff persons #1, #3, and #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire- health and safety get started with center-based care and were observed working alone with children.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep observed that the BEO form was not submitted by the provider prior to the start of the inspection or by COB on the day of the inspection.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep observed that staff person #1, #3, and #4 has not completed the required pre-service training-get started with center-based care within 90 days of their date of hire.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, while reviewing child files, Cert Rep observed the service agreement forms missing from the files for child #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, while reviewing child files, Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert Rep also observed that the designated person whom the child may be released to missing from emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #2.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, all hired on June 2023, did not have their NOSR or a signed disclosure statement.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3-5, did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-8, did not have their date of admission on the agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address, or telephone number to whom they could be released to.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, did not have acceptable verification of experience, & education.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have a current physical, or PPD.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility was out of ratio during arrival, and dismissal time.
During my inspection I observed that the staff did not have a signed group to whom they were responsible for.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include their shelter in place or lock down procedure.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have their annual staff evaluation.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have his policy number on his emergency contact sheet.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their transportation plan posted.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their education and or their child care experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
While reviewing the inspection paperwork I observed that the programs emergency plan did not have they were going to contact parents before, and after an emergency.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not have the address of the person they can be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have their transportation plan posted in any of its rooms.
“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 School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $16.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $16.00 |
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 United Communities D Newlin Fell 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 10, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 09/10/26, Cert Rep observed staff persons 3 and 4 caring for children unsupervised without current Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid training on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about United Communities D Newlin Fell?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at United Communities D Newlin Fell since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is United Communities D Newlin Fell’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 14, 2019. 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 United Communities D Newlin Fell compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was United Communities D Newlin Fell last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does United Communities D Newlin Fell cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for young school-age, $40.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs United Communities D Newlin Fell?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is United Communities Of Southeast Phila.
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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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