Wissahickon Charter School
Wissahickon Charter School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 97 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 3/19/2026 the file record for child #1 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file records for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 3/10/25 the file records for child# 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include a review and update of the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection on 3/7/24 the first-aid kit did not include soap.
During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the facility did had liability insurance on file that did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address listed was not the location was not the same as the facility).
During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the file records for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of child #2 did not contain documentation of immunization status.
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous health assessment.
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the health assessment of staff #1 did not include an exam for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of child #2 did not contain an initial health report.
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current Mandated Reporter training within 60 months (dated 4-16-18).
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the agreements and emergency contact information of children #1-6 did not include a dated signature, and were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
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 Wissahickon Charter School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 15 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Wissahickon Charter School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wissahickon Charter School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wissahickon Charter School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 26, 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 Wissahickon Charter School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wissahickon Charter School last inspected?
Feb 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wissahickon Charter School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $15.00 for young school-age, $15.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wissahickon Charter School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wissahickon Charter School Awbury Campus.
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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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