United Communities-Sharswood
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
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their liability insurance.
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.
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have local traffic safety letter that goes to the authorities.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the arrival and departure times on their agreement form.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired on October 2021 does not contain a completed NSOR certification
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 allowed the children to leave the room without supervision several times.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in room B9A did not have a thermometer.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a current physical or TB screening.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their education.
“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
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.
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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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