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North Star At Julia De Burgos

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
401 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
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📞 (215) 763-8870
401 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Active License
License Number
CER-00247817
License Issued
Jan 31, 2026
Active Through
Jan 31, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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NORTH STAR AT JULIA DE BURGOS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/25, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff #1 expired 7/1/25.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our organization completes yearly staff evaluations. To make it clearer we have included the evaluation expiration date on the subject line.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/25, Disinfect wipes, hand sanitizer and several bottles of spray paint were observed on a low table accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning and toxic materials were removed from the children's reach immediately.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/25, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated within a 60-day period. Last dated 9/12/2024.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After the site visit the coordinator prioritized conducting a fire drill.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/24, the emergency contacts reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the enrolling's parent work telephone number. Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 emergency contact also did not include the enrolling's parent work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We asked the parents to update their electronic applications and include the employment information. All five applications have been updated.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/24, there were no emergency contacts available for review in the kindergarten and 3rd to 4th grade childcare space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contacts were immediately added to the staff's binders.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/12/24, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include a health assessment. There was no health assessment available for review.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff was given a deadline to submit her H.A. and once she submitted it, her file was updated.
2023-12-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 12/5/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3 and # 5 did not have documentation of health assessment in file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of all listed children and school nurse have been asked to submit the missing Health Assessments to be added to each student's file.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/2/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3-5 did not have documentation of health assessment in file.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of all listed children and school nurse have been asked to submit the missing Health Assessments to be added to each student's file.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/2/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's health assessment was dated 10/12/21.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has been informed that a new health assessment is needed for them ASAP. This staff has been removed from care of children until a current H.A. is provided.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/2/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - The facility did not have the emergency plan posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency plan has been printed and posted visibly on the program poster board as well as in every area that our students and staff utilize within the school building.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/2/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's first aid kit was missing scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first aid kits will be revised, and scissors will be added.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/2/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the evacuation route posted.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evacuation route has been printed and posted visibly on the program poster board as well as in every area that our students and staff utilize within the school building.
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1-5 did not have the names of release person documented on their agreement forms as required.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The designated person by the parent for child#-1-5 shall be documented to each child's agreement form as required per regulations.
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Insurance coverage information/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1, 2 and 5 did not have the health insurance provider and number documented on their child's emergency contact from.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of all children listed shall be asked to provide the insurance provider name and provider number to be added to their children's emergency contact forms.
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have required health assessment documented in their record. Negative TB screening was provided but the health assessment was not included in file.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for staff person #2 shall be provided and included in the staff file as required.
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, Staff person #1 did not have proof of training regarding the facility emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall be trained regarding the facility emergency plan and it shall be documented in their record.
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of state police clearance documented in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. . Facility Person #-1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall be removed from care with children until required state police clearance is obtained and documented in their record.
2023-03-07 Renewal 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(d)

Description: General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 had expired pediatric first aid/CPR documented in their record.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall provide update valid pediatric first aid/CPR and it shall be documented in their record as required.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection Staff 3 did not know the names of any of the 11 YSA children assigned.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Substitute staff will be provided with name tags for each student in order identify students while in their care.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information in the child care space of Rooms 2, 3 and 4 was incomplete and did not include all of the required information.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for each child has been updated using the DHS template.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 10/4/21) did not include a health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 is no longer employed with Provider.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 (Hired 6/23/14) did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin test or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated medical documentation to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis will be added to staff 1's file.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Required liability insurance listing Julia De Burgos Elementary School is now present and located inside the safety monitor and Site Director's binder.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, none of the 40 YSA children in attendance had a file.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individual records for each child has been updated and is present onsite. Files will be updated on a monthly basis as needed.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection Staff 3 and Staff 4 did not have a file.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 3 and 4 files have been updated and are available.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a current certificate of compliance posted and did not have documentation of information provided to parents on how to access the regulations electronically or instructions for contacting the regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current certificate of compliance and QR code has been updated to include the contact information for the regional child care office. Documentation is located on the each group facilitators tri-fold board.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency plan is posted on the staff's tri-fold boards.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 6/23/14) contained Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification that expired on 8/31/21.

Correction Required: 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 certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will attend and obtain a first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 2 (Hired 10/4/21) did not include a signed disclosure statement required by the Child Protective Services Law.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 is no longer employed with Provider.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 (Hired 6/23/14) did not include verification of education to meet the applicable qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Education and/or verification for staff will be provided including education/ training prior to service at the facility.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a first-aid kit was not in the Room 4 child care space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kits will be present in every child care space.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was blank and the Director did not have documentation that fire drills have been conducted every 60 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
More than one copy of the completed fire drill form will be made available on site to ensure that a copy can be easily produced when requested.

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