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Acelero American St

2115 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 5
Building & playground safety 4
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 11, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The provider will develop an emergency plan that meets all required criteria.”
Citation Aug 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The provider will develop a handwashing sign that says," A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating." The provider will post the sign at the sinks in classrooms 6, 7, 8, and 9.”
Citation Aug 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The provider will test the fire system at least once every 30 days and document it on the bottom of the fire drill log.”
Citation Aug 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The provider will meet with the parent and have them review/update and sign the agreement form.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(d)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “Provider will have maintenance to remove all the items used for storage and will add equipment and toys for large muscle activities.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #3 complete a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #4 will put in their file.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 obtain the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety training and place in the file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Provider will train staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 on the facility's emergency plan”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider will obtain an updated physical health form for child #1 and place it in the child's file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider will ensure to obtain an updated health report to include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease for child #2 and child #3 and will place in the children's file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider has notified the fire extinguisher company, Keystone, to inspect the fire extinguisher.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider will have staff #5, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 complete the fire safety training and will place the record of the training in the staff file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and staff #5 file did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #5”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of employment for staff #6, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 and put it into their files.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider will have staff #5 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in the staff file.”

“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

Capacity 174 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 18, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Acelero Learning Camden INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260349
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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