Acelero 17th Street
Acelero 17th Street is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 285 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 18 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 18). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 06.08, 26, the records reviewed did not include: Staff person #1 - Disclosure Statement Staff person #3 - Police Criminal Clearance Staff person #6 - FBI Clearance Staff person #7 - NSOR Clearance Staff person #9 - FBI Clearance Staff person #10 - PA State Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR Cleances.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 did not include emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08, 26, the hot water temperature in Classroom #4 (127 degrees), Classroom #6 (140 degrees), Classroom #8 (140 degrees), Classroom #10 (113 degrees) and Classroom #11 (129 degrees), exceeded 110 degrees F.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the first aid kit located in Classroom #7 did not include tweezers.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, chipped paint was located in Classroom #11 on the left side wall; Classroom #6 on the back wall; Classroom #8 near the classroom sink; and Classroom #13 on the back wall.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #5, did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #7, #8, #9, did not included annual fire safety training documentation.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff persons #5, #8, #11, #9, did not include a 12-month written staff evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and #2 (dated 11.26.25) were not updated within a 6-month period of time.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #7 did not include verification of experience for Assistant Group Supervisor; staff person #9 for Classroom Aide; staff person #10 for Classroom Aide.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff persons #2, #3, and #10 did not include two non-family references attesting to suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #5, #8, and #11 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 09.30.25, it was determined, via facility security camera footage, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not supervise Child #1 within the facility classroom.
During the compliant investigation on 04.03.25, it was founded that Staff person#1 used physical punishment on CH#1.
During the complaint investigation on 04.03.25, it was founded Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3, used harsh and demeaning language towards CH #1 and in the presence of facility children.
During the renewal inspection on 06.20.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
During the renewal inspection on 06.20.24, the first aid kit located in Classroom H3 did not contain scissors.
During the initial inspection on 01.11.24., chipped paint was located on the back wall of the EHS #8 classroom.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.95 | $42.83 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.93 | $40.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
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 Acelero 17th Street had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 28, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 06.08, 26, the records reviewed did not include: Staff person #1 - Disclosure Statement Staff person #3 - Police Criminal Clearance Staff person #6 - FBI Clearance Staff person #7 - NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Acelero 17th Street?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Acelero 17th Street’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2024. 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 Acelero 17th Street compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acelero 17th Street last inspected?
May 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Acelero 17th Street cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for newborn, $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.95 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Acelero 17th Street?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Acelero Learning Camden 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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