Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School
Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 23). All 23 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and staff #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training and the Health and Safety trainings Part 1 and Part 2. Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. (See code sheet for start date).
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed in classroom 107 that Lysol wipes were on the heater and was accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that the nine children present did not wash their hands before eating a snack.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and included a health assessment dated 7/20/23.
During the renewal inspection 6/1/2026, staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not wash their hands before giving the children their snacks.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the files for child #1 and child #5 were viewed and did not include an initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that the facility, upon request, did not provide verification that the local traffic safety authorities have been notified annually in writing providing the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the file did not include verification of Education to qualify the staff person for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Financial Agreement did not include the child's admission date.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's name or address.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that Emergency Contact forms were not present in the childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that a file was not established or maintained at the facility for child #2, child #3, and child #4.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the files for child #5 was viewed and did not include a Financial Agreement.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, upon request, the file for staff #1 was not provided. A file was not established for staff #1.
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that the facility Certificate of Compliance was not posted.
During the initial inspection on 12/16/2025, the file for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed. The file for staff # 1 did not include an initial health assessment. The health assessment for staff # 2 was dated 9/29/22 which was not completed within a 24-month period. Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection on 11/3/2025.
During an initial inspection on 12/16/2025, it was observed that a copy of the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection on 11/3/2025.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/16/2025, it was observed that the facility did not have written policy that addressed Shaken Baby Syndrome and the emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations plan. Continued non-compliance from the initial inspection on 11/3/2025.
During the initial inspection on 12/16/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training on file dated 11/2021. Continued noncompliance from the initial inspection dated 11/3/2025.
During the initial inspection on 11/3/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the file did not include an updated National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. The most recently dated clearance was dated 10/9/2020 which is past the required 60 months period. (See code Sheet for hire date). The file for staff #2 did not include a completed disclosure statement.
During the initial inspection on 11/3/2025, there was no documentation on file at the facility indicating that staff #1 and staff #2 received initial emergency plan training.
During the initial inspection on 11/3/2025, the file for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed. The file for staff # 1 did not include an initial health assessment. The health assessment for staff # 2 was dated 9/29/22 which was not completed within a 24-month period.
During an initial inspection on 11/3/2025, it was observed that a copy of the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During an initial inspection on 11/3/2025, it was observed that the facility did not have written policy that addressed Shaken Baby Syndrome and the emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations plan.
During the initial inspection on 11/3/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training on file dated 11/2021.
During the initial inspection on 11/3/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and have not completed the required preservice training for Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 prior to the initial inspection.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 1, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and staff #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School last inspected?
Jun 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School?
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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