Wee Care Child Care of East Falls
Wee Care Child Care of East Falls is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 85 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (22 of 85). 26 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 3/3/26 Staff person #2 was observed working alone at naptime with a group of toddlers. During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff person #5 was observed working alone with a group of older toddlers in the playroom. Continued non-compliance transferred from SIN-00281315
During the inspection on 3/3/25 the emergency plan had not been reviewed/updated for over a one-year period.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 the back outside sidewalk had areas of leaf build up, a ladder, a child's stroller, landscaping equipment, old toys and bags of trash were observed on the back outside stairs.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 cleaning products were observed under the adult bathroom sink this area is accessible to children while waiting to use the child bathroom. An upper level storage room with stacked items and an air conditioner had an unattached child protective gate to restrict children from this area. During the inspection on 1/13/26 industrial wall paint was observed in a storage room that did not have a door and was accessible to the children. Continued non-compliance transferred from SIN-00281315
During the inspection on 3/3/26 the hot water at the sink in the children's main floor bathroom measured 121F degrees.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 windows in the upper-level toddler room and infant room were missing the adaptor to modify the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 the lobby lights were not operable, several light bulbs in the indoor playroom were not operable a light bulb in the lower-level children's bathroom was out and light bulb in the lower-level hallway was out and a light in the busy bee classroom was out.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 the emergency exit door was not opening and closing properly in the main floor large classroom.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 a portable space heater was observed in the Director's office.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 medication for child #1 was observed at the facility and was not in the original box. (Missing prescription label).
During the inspection on 3/3/26 expired medication was observed at the facility for child #2 #3 #4 and #5.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 staff persons #3 #9 #10 and #11 did not have a current health assessment on file at the faclity. During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility. Continued non-compliance transferred from SIN-00281315
The evacuation plan for the infant room did not provide for the removal of all infants from the facility in a single trip. The plan had infants placed in an evacuation crib - to a landing exit (Although the landing is outside it is on a second level requiring a teacher to make two trips on the stairs to carry out all infants. (The stairs are enclosed).
During the inspection on 3/3/26 staff person #3 did not have verification of health and safety training pt 2.
The following staff (Staff persons #9 and #10 were observed functioning as Assistant Group Supervisors and did not have verification of 2 years of experience (2,500hrs) working with children.
During the inspection on 3/3/26 staff person #8 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff persons #3 #4 #6 and #8 do not have verification of education. Continued non-compliance transferred from SIN-00281315
During the inspection on 1/13/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporters Training. Staff person#3 and #4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised (together). Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Pt 1 and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety Pt 1 Pediatric First aid and CPR and Mandated Reporters Training. Staff persons #5 and #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. (Together) Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Pt 1 and Pediatric first aid and CPR.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 Staff person #1 had an expired Child Abuse and NSOR clearance. Staff person #7 had an expired PA state police clearance and NSOR. Staff person #4 did not have a PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI or NSOR clearance on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff person #5 was observed working alone with a group of older toddlers in the playroom. Continued non-compliance transferred to SIN-00284089
During the inspection on 1/13/26, staff person #1 was observed working alone with 4 infants and two young toddlers. Staff person #5 was observed working alone in the playroom with 7 older toddlers.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff persons #3 #6 and #8 do not have verification of Training in the Emergency Plan.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 industrial wall paint was observed in a storage room that did not have a door and was accessible to the children. Continued non-compliance transferred to SIN-00284089
During the inspection on 1/13/26 the heater in the upstairs bathroom, exceeding 110F did not have a protective guard.
During the renewal inspection on 1/13/26 missing baseboard (cove base) was observed in the indoor playroom.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 damage paint and plaster was observed in the indoor playroom.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 the diaper changing table in the upper-level hallway area did not have the required handwashing sign.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 the upstairs bathroom trashcan did not have a lid.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility. Continued non-compliance transferred to SIN-00284089
A review of the fire drill log on 1/13/26 revealed a drill had not been conducted and or logged since 6/26/25.
A review of the fire alarm test log on 1/13/26 revealed the fire alarms had not been tested and or logged since 6/26/25.
On 1/13/26 staff person #8 did not have verification of fire safety training on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff persons #3 #4 #6 and #8 do not have verification of education. Continued non-compliance transferred to SIN-00284089
During the inspection on 1/13/26 staff persons#3 #4 and #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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During the inspection on 8/14/25 Staff person #1 did not have a current child abuse clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. Facility Person #4 did not have an NSOR on file. On 9/16/25 Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility and did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. This is continued non-compliance transferred from SIN-00271849
During the inspection on 8/14/25 Staff person #1 did not have a current child abuse clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. Facility Person #4 did not have an NSOR on file.
During the inspection on 8/14/2025 the operator could not locate the parent letter explaining the emergency procedures.
During the inspection on 8/14/25 a black shelf with a tipping hazard was observed at the top of the stairs.
During the inspection on 8/14/2025 the file for facility person #4 did not include TB testing dates and results.
During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator was unable to locate the complete emergency plan The section that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers during an emergency was missing.
During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator could not locate the drill log for the emergency plan drill held in the past year.
During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator was unable to locate her complete emergency plan. Accommodations for lock-down procedures was missing.
During the inspection on 8/14/25 staff person #3 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality 10 hours but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
The operator self-reported that on 7/22/25 child #1 found a small plastic bag of white power and had it in their hand while in the infant classroom. Staff person #1 took the bag from the child.
The operator confirmed that the parent of child #1 did not receive a written incident report on the day of incident (7/22/25)
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR or A Child Abuse Clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have an NSOR or child abuse clearance on file. Staff person #had an expired Child Abuse clearance and an expired FBI clearance on file and an expired mandated reporters training on file. Staff person #6 did not have a PA State Police Criminal Clearance on file. Staff person #7 did not have an NSOR on file Staff person #10 did not have an FBI or mandated reporters training on file. Staff person #11 did not have an NSOR on file.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the back walkway was partially blocked by play items and equipment no longer being used by the facility.
During the renewal inspection cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom across from the children's bathroom. The bathroom door was open and this area was accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 mouse droppings were observed in the kitchen drawers by the sink area.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the downstairs bathroom near the indoor playroom was not clean and had areas of dirt and rust.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 a cubbie unit was blocking a door to the large lower level classroom
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 cubbie units with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed on the main level hallway area.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the file for child #1 contained a health assessment over 6 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the file for child #3 and #5 did not contain a current health assessment as required.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 staff were observed bringing a soiled diaper in a bag through the kitchen to a hallway trashcan and placing the soiled diaper in trash can that was not hands-free.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #6 #8 #9 and #12 did not include a current health assessment as required by regulation.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 staff person #8 did not have the required health and safety one hour update. Staff person #10 did not have the required health and safety part one and part two health and safety training or Pediatric First aid and CPR.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 staff person #5 (serving as facility director) did not have educational qualifications on file to qualify as facility director.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the emergency contact forms, and Agreement forms for Child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 had not been updated for over a 6 month period.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #11 did not include verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 the file for staff person #1 #2 #8 #10 and #12 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 3/14/25 staff persons #4 #5 #7 #9 did not have verification of 12 clock hours of training for the past year.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the file for staff persons #6 #7 and #8 did not have the Child Abuse Clearance on file or the NSOR Clearance on file.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 a spring for a large spring toy was missing the seat on the outdoor playground and exposed bolts were observed on the fence and gates of the outdoor playground. A damaged Winnie the Pooh cutout with splintered wood was observed on the outdoor playground.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/2024 the operator could not find the ASTMF test data for the unitary surface for the embedded equipment on the outdoor playground.
During the renewal inspection on 3/5/24 medication for child #6 was observed at the facility and was not in the original box.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 medication for child #5 did not have an action plan for use (written instructions) and did not have written consent for administration from the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the file for staff person #1 #6 #7 and #8 did not have a health assessment and/or TB testing dates and results on file as required.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan had been sent to emergency management agency as required.
During the renewal inspection on3/15 The file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not contain the required Health and safety training (Get Started in Center based care building blocks to quality).
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education or verification of 2 years of experience with children (2, 500 clock hours).
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/2024 the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the emergency contact and agreement forms have not been updated for over a 6-month period for child #1 #2 #3 and #4
Emergency contact information in the classrooms had not been updated for over a 6 month period.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the file for staff persons #6 #7 and #8 did not have verification of education on file as required by regulation.
During the renewal inspection on 3/15/24 the file for staff persons #2 and #4 #6 #7 and #8 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the files for children #1 and 3 contained a health record dated more than 6-months old.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the files for children #1, 3 and 4 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the file for staff person #6 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan; the The facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy and Abusive head Trauma implemented; the files for facility person's #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not contain verification of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update training.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the file for staff person #5 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During a renewal inspection on 03/01/2023, the files for staff persons #4 and 6 did not contain verification of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During a renewal inspection on 04/01/2022, the file for child #3 contained a record of influenza vaccination more than one year old.
During a renewal inspection on 04/01/2022, the files for children #1 and 3 did not contain a financial agreement.
During a renewal inspection on 04/01/2022, the files for children #1 and #3 contained an emergency contact form more than 6 months old; the file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement more than 6 months old.
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the file for staff person # 1, hired 3/29/21, did not contain documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry clearance nor Mandated Reporter Training; the file for staff person #2 did not contain an FBI clearance.
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the files for staff persons # 2 and 3 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training.
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the file for child #4 contained a health assessment more than one-year-old, dated 11/30/20.
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the file for child #4 did not contain record of a current influenza vaccine.
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the file for staff person #1, hired 3/29/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training.
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the file for staff person #3 did not contain verification of education for the position in which the staff person was working (Aide).
During a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the files for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement that was not reviewed and signed by a parent in the past 6 months.
Duirng a renewal inspection on 1/11/22, the file for staff person #3 did not contain documentation of a TB test.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $74.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.00 | $54.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $71.00 | $52.00 |
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 Wee Care Child Care of East Falls had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Jan 13, 2026 (supervision): “During the inspection on 1/13/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wee Care Child Care of East Falls?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wee Care Child Care of East Falls’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 20, 2020. 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 Wee Care Child Care of East Falls compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,093 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wee Care Child Care of East Falls last inspected?
Mar 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wee Care Child Care of East Falls cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for infant, $73.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler, $71.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wee Care Child Care of East Falls?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wee Care Child Care Of East Falls.
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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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