West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club
West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 189 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 30 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 30). 10 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 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1, 4, 6 and 13 did not have a disclosure on file. Staff #6 did not have a FBI and NSOR on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 and 13 did not have emergency plan training on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the 2nd floor boys bathroom toilet is not working.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 and 13 did not have health and safety training on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #10 did not have pediatric first-aid and CPR training on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #8 and 10 did not have fire safety training on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #8 and 11 did not have staff evaluations on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10-14 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #9 and 10 did not have verification of education on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have two nonfamily references on file.
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During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the method to contact the parents when the emergency begins and ends and how parents can reunite with their children.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the boys and girls bathrooms did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #6 and 7 did not have medication log on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have a TB results on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1-4 fee agreement did not include the fee amount.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1-4 fee agreement did not include the services provided.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1-5 did not include the release persons information.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1-5 did not include the date of admission.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the parents home and work address and phone number on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 5 did not include the information on the child's disability on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the health insurance and child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 5 did not include the release persons address. Child #3 did not include the release persons phone number.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #5 was not updated within a 6 month period.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 had 1 nonfamily reference on file. Staff #2 did not have 2 nonfamily references on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 did not have pediatric first-aid and CPR on file.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the red classroom.
During renewal inspection on 4/13/23, while reviewing Staff files, the following staff did not have current Pediatric CPR/First aid in file -Staff # 1's Pediatric CPR /First Aid dated 3/11/21 and Staff # 8's dated 7/29/20
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
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 West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club 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 May 6, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1, 4, 6 and 13 did not have a disclosure on file. Staff #6 did not have a FBI and NSOR on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Nov 27, 2025. 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 West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs West Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Caring People Alliance.
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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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