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United Communities-Sharswood

2300 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

United Communities-Sharswood 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 8 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 06/09/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2026): “Director will email a copy of emergency plan and updates to oem@phila.gov.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, 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 1/13/25 and 5/12/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Fire drills will be complete every 60 days.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the BEO form was submitted by the operator as a part of the renewal process.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Operator will submit BEO form as part of the renewal process. (corrected)”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a written staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months, in the files on staff persons #1-#2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Updated Evaluations will be completed and placed into staff files.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe a service agreement form in the file of child #1. Cert Rep also did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “Agreement forms will be signed with parents and progress reports will be completed for all children.”
Citation May 3, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 05/03/24, Cert Rep observed the emergency plan training in the file of staff person #3 dated 09/01/22. This is beyond the annual requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Staff person #3 will complete emergency plan training and store into file.”
Citation May 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 05/03/24, Cert Rep observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 dated 03/29/22, the subsequent health assessment was not observed. Cert Rep also observed the health assessment in the file of staff person #2 dated 03/15/22, the subsequent health assessment was not observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #2 will provide updated health assessments and place into files.”
Citation May 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26
During the renewal inspection on 05/03/24, 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “Director will complete and submit BEO form by the correction date no later than COB.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their liability insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Provider will make sure that the facility have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises at all times.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have they health & safety training, and staff 1-3 did not have their 1 hrs health & safety training update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation May 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home and work addresses and telephone numbers on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 25, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have local traffic safety letter that goes to the authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “Provider will make sure to create a local traffic safety letter to send the local authorities annually.”
Citation Apr 25, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the arrival and departure times on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Core safety Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired on October 2021 does not contain a completed NSOR certification
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Staff 2 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 2 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Core safety Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 allowed the children to leave the room without supervision several times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Provider will make sure that each classroom has two teachers. When a child needs to exit the classroom for any reason, one of the staff members will accompany them.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in room B9A did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all refrigerator have a thermometer in it.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a current physical or TB screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a current physical and a TB screening in their file at all times.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, & 6, did not have their release person address, and or telephone number on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Dec 3, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have verification of their education in their file at all times.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $23.32 $23.32
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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 3, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator United Communities Of Southeast Phila
Hours Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 952-8577
State certificate # CER-00258087
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Common questions

Has United Communities-Sharswood 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 Dec 3, 2021 (background checks): “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired on October 2021 does not contain a completed NSOR certification” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about United Communities-Sharswood?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at United Communities-Sharswood 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-Sharswood’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 3, 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-Sharswood compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was United Communities-Sharswood last inspected?

Jun 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does United Communities-Sharswood cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $23.32 for preschool, $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-Sharswood?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is United Communities Of Southeast Phila.

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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