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William H Loesche Elementary School

11000 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

William H Loesche Elementary 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 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 22). 3 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 #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 7
Background checks 5
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 1
Staff ratios 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4. Staff's #1 content of records has an expire FBI clearance. Staff's #2 content of records has the wrong FBI clearance. Staff's #4 content of records is missing an NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “All CPSL corrections and paperwork will be acquired, and moving forward, all staff files will be complete and kept on file at the facility. Staff #2, and Staff #4 is suspended until clearances are obtained.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records has an expire health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Health assessment will be completed and placed in the file.”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records did not have two letters of references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Letters of reference will be acquired and kept in the personal staff file.”
Core safety Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection, the files for staff #1-#4 did not have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Staff will be removed from duty until all CPSL requirements are met.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
There was not written proof of recent emergency plan training in the file for staff #2, #4, or #6 at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2025): “All staff will be trained on the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The health assessment in the file for staff #3 was dated for 2/2022 at the time of inspection 4/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “Staff will be removed from duty until a current physical is complete.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #2 and #7, did not have written proof of recent fire safety training durn the facility renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “All staff will be trained on fire safety.”
Core safety Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
There was no written proof of staff #4, hire date-3/6/24, complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Staff will complete all clearances”
Core safety Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
There was no written proof of staff #2 and #3 complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Both individuals were observed escorting children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “All staff will comply with CPSL requirements.”
Core safety Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At the time of inspection on 3/18/24, Twenty-seven (27) 4th-grd children were observed in the care of 1 staff person. Staff person #1. During the follow-up visit n 4/17/24, there were ninety-six school-age children in the care f six staff. Making the staff//child ratio-1:16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “Staff schedules will be changed to keep ratios at all times.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
There was no written proof of a recent physical on file for staff #4 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Staff will get a physical”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
There was no written proof of staff #1 and #2 complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #3 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Staff will be removed until proof of complying with CPSL requirements are on file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
There was no written proof of First-aid training in the file for staff #4 during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Staff will be trained in first-aid.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records/Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.191/3270.192(1)
There were no files for individuals #1 and #2 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Both staff #1 and #2 was observed escorting children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Individuals #1 and #2 will have a complete file, removed from duty, and supervised at all times.”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There were no written references on file for staff #4 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Written references will be obtained.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person # 1 and #2 did not have required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2023): “Both staff shall complete and provide their 12 hours of childcare training which shall be documented in both records.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During time of inspection, the first aid kits being used for the rooms/excursion in rm# 109 and in the lunch room did not have tweezers and water
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Both first aid kits shall be stocked with both tweezers and water as required per regulations.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment documented in their record. Staff person #2 did not have a health assessment and negative TB screening documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Staff person # 1 and #2 shall provide a health assessments to be documented in their records. Staff #2 shall also provide proof of a negative TB screening which shall be documented in their record as required.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
Staff person #2 did not have a negative TB screening documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Staff person #2 shall provide proof of negative TB screening which shall be documented in their record once received.”
Citation Mar 2, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #1 did not have proof of education documented in her file to qualify her for the position of group supervisor as identified on the staff data sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2022): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of education which shall be documented in her file to show as proof of group supervisor qualification. 4/26/22- notified that staff person #1 has terminated employment at facility.”
Core safety Dec 6, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 (hired 10/6/21) did not have an NSOR certificate documented in her record. Staff person #2 (hired 9/7/15) did not have updated mandated reporter training completed (9/4/15). Staff person # 3 (hired 9/25/17) do not have updated child abuse(1/22/16) and FBI clearances (1/19/16). Staff person #4 (hired 9/6/16) did not have updated child abuse (9/8/15) and mandated reporter training(10/17/16).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “All staff listed shall be removed from care at facility until all required documents/clearances/trainings are completed and documented in their records.”
Citation Dec 6, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person # 1(hired 9/7/15), did not have an updated health assessment documented in their records. (last health assessment dated-10/29/18)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “Staff person # 2 shall have an updated health assessment and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”

“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

Provisional Certificate of Compliance Dec 10, 2021
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $55.00 $46.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $55.00 $46.00

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 6, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Philly Kidz Initiative LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 378-9700
State certificate # CER-00255979
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Common questions

Has William H Loesche Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Apr 6, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4. Staff's #1 content of records has an expire FBI clearance. Staff's #2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about William H Loesche Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at William H Loesche Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is William H Loesche Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 6, 2022. 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 William H Loesche Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #598 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was William H Loesche Elementary School last inspected?

Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does William H Loesche Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs William H Loesche Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Philly Kidz Initiative LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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