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Settlement Music School
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $40
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About Settlement Music School
Settlement Music School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, part-time care and preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $40 to $130.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 9 (through 3rd grade) - Kaleidoscope Plus
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3 to 9 (through 3rd grade) - Kaleidoscope Plus |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, part-time care and preschool |
| Staff | Highly-qualified staff of artist teachers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (escort to Settlement from area schools; drop-off from neighboring schools 3:45-4 p.m.) |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Settlement Music School lists weekly tuition from $40 to $130.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Five-day option | $130 |
| Four-day option | $116 |
| One-day option | $40 |
| Three-day option | $97 |
| Two-day option | $70 |
| $65/individual registration fee | $65 |
| $95/family of two or more registration fee | $95 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Settlement Music School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 94 children
- License number
- #CER-00252107
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a current NSOR certificate in the file of staff person #1, however observed an expired NSOR certificate dated 8/20/20. Cert also did not observe an NSOR certificate or DHS FBI clearance in the file of staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the Preschool 1 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe two written nonfamily references in the file of staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/16/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 11/25/25 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 11/12/25. Cert Rep learned that the parent of child #1 was not given the original incident report on the day of the incident and received the incident report the following day.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed outdated disclosure statements in the files of staff person #1, dated 02/03/17, staff person #2, dated 02/03/17, and staff person #3, dated 01/25/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit in Preschool Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a cubby in Preschool Room 4, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe outlet covers on an electrical outlet in Preschool Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing the facility's annual emergency drill log, Cert Rep observed that the facility has not been conducting emergency drills annually, the last emergency drill was conducted and documented on 03/07/23, which is beyond the annual requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the Date of Admission written on child #1's agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 12/18/24, while reviewing the facility's fire drill log, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the fire drills were conducted and documented on 11/12/24 and 04/12/24 prior, which is beyond the requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that the room PS3 had peeling paint on their wall under the window, and PS4 had peeling paint on the ceiling due to an old leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 had not completed their emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not complete their fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, &, 4, had not completed their health and safety professional development training within 90 days of being hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During my inspection I observed that a few of the rooms were missing items in their first aid kit. Music room was missing soap, tape. Art room was missing gloves. Dance room was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff files I observed that & staff 3, 5, & 6, hired on September 2022, does not contain a completed NSOR certification, or their FBI clearance. Staff 6 is missing their out-of-state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, health assessment was on the wrong health form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not have verification of their address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Jan 18, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, hired on August 2003, & staff 7, hired on November 2011 does not contain a current FBI.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 4, &, 6, did not have their 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have consent for emergency care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the gym's first aid kit was missing scissor, and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting my inspection I observed that room PS5, had peeling paint on the closet door & PS2 has peeling paint on the wall near the back door.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that room PS4 did not have labeled on their rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 did not have a signed agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have consent to administrate first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 5, &, 6, did not have verification of their child care experiences.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have a signed disclosure letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not have a current physical and /or a PPD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work and or home address and phone on their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, did not have emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Settlement Music School
Is Settlement Music School licensed?
Yes. Settlement Music School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Settlement Music School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Settlement Music School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Settlement Music School care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Settlement Music School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Settlement Music School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Settlement Music School cost?
Weekly tuition from $40 to $130, as it lists it.
What is Settlement Music School's phone number?
(215) 320-2670.
Where is Settlement Music School?
416 Queen St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Towne Academy, 0.1 miles away.