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Zhang Sah at Laura Wheeling Waring School

1801 Green St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 23 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Building & playground safety 1
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will copy the files from the main office.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will remove the Lysol wipes from the children.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have all children wash their hands before having snacks.”
Citation Jun 1, 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 the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and included a health assessment dated 7/20/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have staff obtain a new health assessment including a Mantoux test.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have staff wash their hands before giving out the snacks.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will send the forms to the parent to complete.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will notify the local authorities as required.”
Citation Jun 1, 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)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have staff #2 provide their educational credentials and will keep the credentials in their file.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will put the admission date on the form.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have the parent provide the physician's name and address.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have parents provide the information required.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that Emergency Contact forms were not present in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will make copies from the children's Emergency Contact Forms from the main office and put in the children's files”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will make copies of the files from the main office.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, the files for child #5 was viewed and did not include a Financial Agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will have the parents complete a Financial Agreement and keep in the children's file.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will copy the file for staff #1 from the main office and keep it onsite at the facility.”
Citation Jun 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 6/1/2026, it was observed that the facility Certificate of Compliance was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “Will post the Certificate of Compliance on the board.”
Follow-up Dec 16, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Will have staff #2 obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional., and staff #1 will obtain an initial health assessment.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Will send a copy of an updated emergency plan to the Office of Emergency Management of Phila. and the local municipality and will email Certification Representative.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Will create a Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy and keep it posted on the facility board. Will create a continuity of operations plan that specifies the role of all staff including volunteers.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Will create an emergency planning training and both staff #1 and staff #2 will complete the training and submit the documentation to the Certification Representative.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 3, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Will have staff #2 obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Will send a copy of an updated emergency plan to the Office of Emergency Management of Phila. and the local municipality and will email Certification Representative.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Will create a Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy and keep it posted on the facility board. Will create a continuity of operations plan that specifies the role of all staff including volunteers.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2025): “Will have staff #2 complete the Health and Safety Trainings and renew the CPR training. Will also have staff #2 complete a disclosure form and keep in the staff file onsite.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Mar 6, 2026
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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 20, 2027
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Gold Medal Karate INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260927
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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.

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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