Acelero American St
Acelero American St is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 174 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that rooms 6, 7, 8, and 9 did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the testing of the fire system within the last 30 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement form for child #1, 2, and 3 was not signed by the parent within the last 6 months.
During the unannounced inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the indoor play space was being used for storage. There were no equipment or toys in place for large muscle activity which included running, jumping, climbing and riding in the play space
During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file of staff #1 (last 8/30/23) and staff #3 (last 6/30/23) did not include an updated PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education.
During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a record of emergency plan training.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment (last date 6/11/24).
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the health reports for child #2 and child #3 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire extinguisher inspection date has been expired on Jan 2024 in room #3 and in the hallway next to room #4.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #5, (2/1/24) staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not include a fire safety training or an updated fire safety training.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and staff #5 file did not include a staff evaluation.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #6, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not include a verification of experience prior to service at the facility.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Acelero American St had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Acelero American St?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Acelero American St since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Acelero American St’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 18, 2025. 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 American St compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acelero American St last inspected?
Aug 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Acelero American St?
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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