Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19147

Vare Washington School

1114 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Vare Washington School 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 7 times. The state cited 34 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 34). 9 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 #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

6 Core-safety citations

28 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12

Emergency preparedness 7

Training & qualifications 6

Background checks 4

Health & medication 2

Supervision 1

Food & feeding 1

Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the criminal record, child abuse registry, FBI, or NSOR verification in the file of staff person #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Staff person will submit all clearances and place into staff files before returning to work in a childcare position.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the files of staff persons #1-#6.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “All staff will complete emergency plan training acknowledgements and place in their files.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe the emergency plan posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Director is in the process of posting required documents on the bulletin board inside the pickup area.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Director will review documentation to ensure all paperwork is up to date, and emergency drills are completed annually. Emergency drill will be completed.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Remove all persons in one trip 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills, last dated 07/10/25, which is beyond the requirement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Director will complete a fire drill and send log to Cert Rep for review.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, 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, May 28, 2026): “Director has blank form and will complete to send to oem@phila.gov immediately.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while children staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a health assessment in the files of child #1-#10.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Director will obtain the health assessments for the parents and/or school, and place into all children files.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #4-#6.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Staff will receive completed evaluations.”

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

During the renewal inspection on 05/13/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe 12 hours of annual childcare training in the file of staff persons #3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Staff person will complete any missing trainings, including 12 hours of childcare and place into staff file.”

Citation May 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

During the renewal inspection on 05/14/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe services provided in writing on the service agreement form in the files of child #1-#10.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “Agreement forms will be updated with services provided in writing.”

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Citation May 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

During the renewal inspection on 05/14/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff person #1.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “Director will print better kid care/PD registry trainings and keep on file.”

Citation Apr 16, 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 04/16/24, Cert Rep observed a health assessment dated 07/20/21, however did not observe a subsequent health assessment in the file of staff person #1. This is beyond the 24-month requirement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Staff person #1 has a physical appointment scheduled for 04/22/24. All staff persons will have a completed health assessment on file dated every 24 months at a minimum.”

Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26

During the renewal inspection on 04/16/24, 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, Apr 23, 2024): “Director will complete and submit BEO form by the correction date no later than COB.”

Core safety Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

During my inspection I observed that the non of the staff were assigned the responsibility of a specific group of children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff are aware of the specific children for whom they are responsible for.”

Core safety Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, who was hired in 2022, did not have copies of their out of state clearances. 1. Sex offender clearance 2. Child abuse clearance

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Staff 1 will always comply with CPSL. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”

Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer in it.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all refrigerators have working thermometer at all times.”

Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they send a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.”

Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)

During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have liability insurance coverage.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Provider will make sure that the facility has liability insurance coverage at all times.”

Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired in 2017, did not have a current mandated reporter training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Staff 2 will always comply with CPSL. Staff 2 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”

Citation Apr 24, 2023 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, did not have the address for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”

Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

Core safety May 2, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

During my inspection I observed that the facility's was out of ratio in the lunch room, which doing bathroom breaks, and changing activities.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the rooms are in ratio at all times.”

Core safety May 2, 2022 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February, 2016, did not have their out-of-state NSOR certification, or child abuse clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Staff 1 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have verification of the education, and staff 3, did not have verification of their child care experiences.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have the DHS contact information posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all required postings are posted at all times.”

Citation May 2, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

Core safety Dec 1, 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 1, hired on February 2016, does not contain any of their out-of-state clearances.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Staff 1 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”

Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

While reviewing the renewal paperwork I observed that the emergency plan did not have how parent' were goint to be contacted before and after the emergency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “Provider will make sure that their emergency plan has all the required information.”