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Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center · 5317 N 5th St, Philadelphia

5317 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Philadelphia County
3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 117 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 39 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 39). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
8 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
10 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
39 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Health & medication 9
Training & qualifications 7
Supervision 4
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Staff ratios 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed an outlet in the OT area failed to have a protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Outlet cover was placed in outlet.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a portable sink in the infant area water temperature exceeded 110 degrees. Water temperature reached 130 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2026): “Water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110 degrees.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed the first aid kit in SA1failed to have gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Gloves were added to the first-aid kit.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a damaged floor tile in the preschool area, causing a possible tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Floor tile will be repaired.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed in SA1, chipped paint on the half wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Chipped paint will be repaired.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed rest equipment in the infant area failed to be labeled with the children's name who uses them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Rest equipment was labeled with the children's name.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent stating child exemption from immunization due to personal or religious beliefs. File contained a form provided by the facility which was signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “A written, signed and dated letter of exemption statement will be provided by the parent of child.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a child failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Staff and children will wash their hands after each diaper change.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff members 1 and 2 failed to have annual fire safety training. Staff person 1 completed fire safety training on 01/29/25 and staff person 2 completed fire safety training on 03/14/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “Staff 1 and 2 will complete fire safety training.”
Citation Aug 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff members 3 and 4 failed to verify 2 years (2500 hrs.) caring for children. Staff person 3 verified 609.90 hrs. and staff person 4 verified 866 hrs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff 3 and 4 will be moved to an aide position at the facility.”
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Citation Sep 5, 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)
In review of staff files, staff person 1, a new hire, file contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months of employment start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “As of 09/22/25, staff 1 is no longer employed at facility.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain two written, nonfamily references. File contained 1 letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Staff person 2 will provide a second letter of reference.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/06/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Staff person 1 will receive emergency plan training.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child 1, whom is of young toddler age, failed to have an updated health report completed within 6 months. Health report contained in file was completed on 12/12/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “An updated health report will be provided for child 1.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of rotavirus vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Child 2 will not return to facility until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 06/03/25, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, that a child was left unattended in the facility's outdoor play space on 05/27/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2025): “1. 7/3/25 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 2. 8/2/25 Children must be supervised at all times. 3.…”
Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At compliant inspection on Tuesday, 06/03/25, cert rep determined by way of staff interviews that a group of preschool age children was out of ratio on 06/02/25. At the time of the inspection on 06/03/25, facility was in staff:child ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Facility will maintain staff:child ratios at all times.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2025): “Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s)…”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)
The operator failed to notify OCDEL's regional office, within 24 hours, that a child receiving care in the facility was lost from the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “If a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing, a report will be made to ODEL within 24 hours.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2025): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available…”
Core safety Feb 19, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During a compliant inspection on Wednesday, 02/19/25, cert rep was informed that a staff was observed to be speaking aggressively to children in her group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Staff received a corrective action written warning, a one-day suspension, supervision training and 30 days of coaching.”
Core safety Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include PA state police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Staff person 4 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearance is provided.”
Core safety Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed an aide working unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “A staff who qualifies as an aide will not work unsupervised and will be supervised at all times by, at minimum, a staff person who is an AGS.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed the boy's bathroom's hot water temperature exceeded 110° F. Hot water temperature read at 120° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Hot water temperature was adjusted.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed a whole in the wall in the SA1 area. Cert rep also observed a sink in the girl's bathroom had a loose faucet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Repairs will be made to wall and sink.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Paint repairs will be made.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed rest equipment used in the Busy Bees' room failed to be labeled with child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “A cot chart was created to determine each child's assigned rest equipment.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility. Staff persons 1, 2 and 3 file failed to include years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Staff person 5 will provide verification of education and child care experience and staff persons 1, 2 and 3 will provide verification of child care experience.”
Citation Aug 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff persons 3 and 5 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff person 3 file only contained 1 letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Two written, nonfamily references will be provided for staff persons 3 and 5.”
Core safety Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23, upon arrival at the facility, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 10 children (8 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “All staff received on site supervision training on 09/16/23 from 12pm-2pm and online training through Better Kid Care. Facility will maintain staff:child ratio at all times.”
Core safety Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23, upon arrival at the facility, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 10 children (8 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “All staff received on site supervision training on 09/16/23 from 12pm-2pm and online training through Better Kid Care. Children will be supervised at all times.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff persons had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23. Staff last received training on 05/3/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Staff will receive annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed in the facility's outdoor play space some of the wood fencing panels was damage and the outdoor play equipment and tables was unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “Repairs will be made to fencing and equipment will be cleaned.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed peeled paint above the sinks in the girl's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “Peeled paint will be repaired.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 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)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Staff person 1 health assessment was last completed on 01/02/21. Staff person 3 file failed to contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Staff person 1 and 3 provided health assessments.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(f)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23, it was determined that facility uses a 11-15 passenger van to transport children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2023): “Facility will no longer use passenger van to transport children. Staff will walk to drop off and pick up school age children and facility will use a vehicle in accordance with PA requirements.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training in file was last completed on 10/12/17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Staff person 2 has completed updated mandated reporter training.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 4 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Staff person 4 has completed fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training included in file was last completed on 10/12/17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Staff person 2 has completed mandated reporter training.”

“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

Violation found Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 3, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Feb 19, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $81.03 $60.25
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $81.03 $60.25
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $75.95 $57.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $72.49 $54.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.23 $50.10
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $54.75 $42.56
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $54.75 $42.56

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 117 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Oct 12, 2026 (renewal pending)
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 11, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Your Child And Mine Early Learning Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 324-0100
State certificate # CER-00245204
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Common questions

Has Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center 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 Jun 3, 2025 (supervision): “During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 06/03/25, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, that a child was left unattended in the facility's outdoor play space on 05/27/25.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 11, 2026. 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 Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.03 for newborn, $81.03 for infant, $75.95 for young toddler, $72.49 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Your Child and Mine Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Your Child And Mine Early Learning Center.

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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