Zhang Sah · 530 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia
Zhang Sah is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 48 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 48). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect request, the out of state sex offender request, or the out of state criminal history request in the staff files of staff person #1.
During allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep observed a large hole in the ceiling with a leak, dripping into a bucket, upon entering the indoor play space in the 1st floor rear room.
During allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe two written references in the staff file of staff person #2.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person specified by a parent on the service agreement form in the files of child #1, 3, and 5.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the files of child #3-#5.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe signed parental consent for transportation, swimming, and wading in the files of child #1and 5.
On 10/16/25 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 10/08/25. Cert Rep learned that child #1 eloped from the facility and was found by a local business located a few doors down from the facility. Staff #1 and #2 were supervising a group of 17 PS children, staff #1 was assigned child #1 for supervision, and neither staff were aware that the child eloped from the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 08/20/25, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe an operating thermometer in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 08/20/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, the last drill on file was 08/13/24, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 08/20/25, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the hypothetical location for each drill is the same for consecutive drills.
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During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert Rep observed that page 1 the disclosure statement was missing in the files of staff persons #1-#8.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the school-aged classroom sitting on a shelf, accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert Rep did not observe the initial health assessment in the files of staff persons #2-#4.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, which is beyond the requirement.
During the renewal inspection on 08/09/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted and documented on 02/20/24, which is beyond the requirement.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had a volunteer state police clearance in file dated 6/20/19 -Staff # 4 who is under the 45-day provisional waiver hire, FBI was the incorrect FBI, and not the DHS FBI.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The 2nd floor dojo room's window was opened and not screened.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint at the windows in the 2nd floor dojo room - Areas of the rug were stripping in the classroom located on 2nd floor
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5 did not have documentation of a current health assessment file.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have a current health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 5 and # 6 did not have a health assessment in file.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, the facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system every 30 days.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not specify shelter in place and shelter away location.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of staff eval in file
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS -Staff # 4 did not have documentation of education and 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS - Staff # 5 and # 6 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 8/30/31, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have emergency contacts in the 2nd floor classroom where children were present.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 5, did not have emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 120 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had hole in the wall in the Dojo upstairs.
During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in the main room upstairs.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3-5, did not have a health assessment and or TB.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not practiced any of their emergency drills.
During my inspection I observed that the facility was not conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have their local traffic safety letter that gets sent to their local authorities annually.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 5, did not have their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have their Health and Safety training.
While reviewing the staff file's I observed that there was not staff that qualified as a director.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the indoor play space, and the dojo did not have a daily schedule posted.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have the operator signature on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their date of admission on the agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have there parent's information on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent information on their emergency contact form.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 5, did not have verification of the education and/or experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 5, did not have wo written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care 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
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
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 Zhang Sah had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jul 2, 2026 (background checks): “During allocated unannounced monitoring on 07/02/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect request, the out of state sex offender request, or the out of state…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Zhang Sah?
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 Zhang Sah’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Aug 23, 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 Zhang Sah compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Zhang Sah last inspected?
Jul 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Zhang Sah cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for young toddler, $80.00 for older toddler, $80.00 for preschool, $80.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Zhang Sah?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Gold Medal Karate INC.
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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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