Above and Beyond Academy LLC
Above and Beyond Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for emergency preparedness (2 of 3). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At time of unannounced inspection on 7/9/26, fire drills were not being recorded in the fire drill log. Last drill recorded was 12/2025.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/25, the hot water temperature in the bathroom measured at 120 degrees Fahrenheit when using a thermometer.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
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 Above and Beyond Academy LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Above and Beyond Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Above and Beyond Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Above and Beyond Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 25, 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 Above and Beyond Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #78 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Above and Beyond Academy LLC last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Above and Beyond Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Above and Beyond Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Above And Beyond Academy LLC.
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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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