Valerie Scott Child Care
Valerie Scott Child Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 27 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 03/06/26, during the renewal inspection staff persons #1, #2, and #3 contained NSOR clearances that expired on 03/03/25. In addition, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 has mandated reporter trainings that expired on 02/04/25.
During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan did not include a Continuity of Care policy.
During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2025, it was observed that 3 electrical outlets upstairs in the front classroom did not have protective covers on them.
During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2025, it was observed that there was chipping plaster and paint on the purple wall on the first floor.
During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2025, it was observed that the back exit was obstructed by a trashcan.
During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the physicians phone number was not included on the Emergency Contact Form
During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have the health insurance coverage included.
During the renewal inspection on 05/15/24 provider did not produce documentation of annual emergency drill.
During the renewal inspection on 05/15/24 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain child's date of admission.
During the renewal inspection on 04/03/2023, the health report for child #2 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
During the renewal inspection on 04/03/23, a review of the health assessment for child #2 did not show that the child was immunized according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 04/03/23, staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not have verification of completion of the updated health and safety training within the given timeframe issued by OCDEL.
During the renewal inspection on 04/03/23, the agreement for child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 04/03/23, staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not have verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.00 | $35.00 |
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 Valerie Scott Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 6, 2026 (background checks): “On 03/06/26, during the renewal inspection staff persons #1, #2, and #3 contained NSOR clearances that expired on 03/03/25. In addition, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 has mandated reporter trainings that expired on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Valerie Scott Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Valerie Scott Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Valerie Scott Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 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 Valerie Scott Child Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Valerie Scott Child Care last inspected?
Mar 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Valerie Scott Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Valerie Scott Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Valerie Scott.
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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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