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Acelero Learning Camden · 1801 N 23rd St, Philadelphia

1801 N 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Philadelphia County
4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Acelero Learning Camden is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 218 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 46 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 46). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #990 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #990 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
6 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
46 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 6, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 14
Building & playground safety 9
Training & qualifications 7
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 2
Parent access 1
Child protection 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the air condition running during times when coats are worn outside. The certification representative was cold soon as she walked in the class. The certification representative also observed a staff member in the room with their coat on and the children did not have coats on in the classroom. This room was the only room that had the air conditioner running.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2025): “The provider instructed the staff to turn off the air conditioner onsite.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the air conditioning running during a time when coats were needed outside. Certification representative observed a staff wearing a coat while in the room during this time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2025): “The provider instructed the staff to turn off the air conditioning. correcting the violation on site.”
Core safety Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files. Staff #2 was missing a updated mandated reporting training Staff number #4 was missing mandated reporting training, FBI, and criminal clearance in the.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them submit the missing clearances and include them in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 3 was missing the second rotavirus shot without a written exemption letter in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for a written exemption letter to be included in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 physical expired staff #3 file needed a physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for a current physical to be included in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing trainings sign off sheet or certificate in the file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “The provider will ensure the emergency plan procedures are reviewed with all staff and a sign of sheet is put in each file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file, child #1 was missing consent of emergency med care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification presentative viewed the children files child #1 was missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing Identification/ID in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to provide copy of their current ID to be put in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 #2, #3 were missing employment verification in the file. Staff # 2 was missing a high school diploma in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to complete employment verification forms and include them in the file.”
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Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 1 reference, staff #2 was missing 2 references in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide their missing number of references and include them in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, #5 were missing pediatric first aid and CPR in the file. staff #3 CPR is missing a date that the training was taken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and schedule them for the next upcoming training.”
Core safety Apr 11, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a NSOR clearance in the file and #3 were missing updated NSOR in the file. Staff #9 was missing a mandated reporting certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide a copy of their missing document and include it in the file.”
Citation Apr 11, 2025 Complaint investigation Parent access
Parent Access & Participation 55 Pa. Code §3270.23
During the complaint investigation the certification representative was informed that a male arrived at the center and informed the staff that he was there to pick his son up upon checking the child's file the staff did not see the parent on the form to be released to and attempted to keep the child going with his father.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “The provider has and will notify the staff regarding A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of…”
Citation Apr 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated un announce inspection and viewed the staff files. staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 #7 #8 were missing an updated CPR in the file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide an updated copy of their first aid cpr by an approve PQAS certified trainer.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 4 was missing the emergency training certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2024): “The provider will review the emergency plan with the staff member and provide a sign off sheet or certificate to be placed in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the water temperature in room 1-1 and 2-6 exceeded over 110 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The provider will have the water temperature turned down and will turn hot water off temporarily until temperature is corrected.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the refrigerator in room 2-6 was not working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The provider will replace refrigerator or correct the issue with the one that's being used. The provider will use an alternative refrigerator until issue is corrected.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the refrigerator in the room 2-1 was missing a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2024): “The provider will replace the missing thermometer and submit photo to the certification representative.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 and #3 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease on their health assessment. Child # 1 needs update shot records child was missing the rotavirus shot according to the recommendations according to the ACIP. Child #3 needs updated shot records child is missing the second Hep A shot. Child #5 was missing the polio shot according to the recommendation of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2024): “The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for updated shot records according to recommendations of the ACIP or provide a letter of exemption to be included in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #6 was missing a child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2024): “The provider will have the child's teacher complete at child service report and include it in the file.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2, #3 #5 were missing the release person's address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2024): “The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care being addressed in the plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2023): “The provider stated that the plans for addressing continuity of care will be added to the emergency plan and it will be discussed with the staff along with updated signatures and dates.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a missing outlet cover in 1-3 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “The protective cover was replaced, and the violation was corrected onsite.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed peeling paint in the 2-3 room under the small group area wall. There was also damage to the ceiling in the multipurpose room 2-12 that needs to be repaired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “The provider has put in a work order in to fix the damage ceiling and peeling paint.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed toilet area that were out of service.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2023): “The provider has put a work order in for the out of service stall in the rest room.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the children's file child #1,#2, #3 and #5 were all missing the flu shot.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “The provider stated the parents of the children will be notified and requested to provide updated immunization records, or provide a signed refusal letter or exemption letter to be put in the file.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's health assessments children's 1#, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were all missing the statement free from communicable disease on their heath assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “The provider stated the parents of all children will be notified and requested to provide a statement from the physicians that states their child is free from communicable disease.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file children #1, #2 #4 #5, and #6 were all missing child service reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2023): “The provider stated that child service reports will be completed on each child that is missing a child service report in their file.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see child #4 file, child # 4 was missing the physician's address on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “The provider stated the parent will be notified and requested to complete the emergency contact form leaving no blank areas.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see children's file child # 1, child #2 were both missing the enrolling parent work address and the enrolling parent work phone number. Child #6 was just missing the enrolling parent work number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The provider stated that the parents of child #1, #2 and child #6 will be notified and requested to complete the emergency contact for completely leaving no areas blank.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #1, #3, #4, #6 were all missing the release person's address on their financial agreement. child #6 was also missing the release person's name and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “the provider stated the parents of the child #1 #3, #4 and #6 will be notified and requested to complete the emergency contact form completely.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested observed child #6 file and the file was missing consent for or non-consent for wadding and swimming these areas were left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “The provider stated that the parent of child #6 will be notified and requested to complete the emergency contact form completely.”
Core safety Apr 17, 2023 Complaint investigation Child protection
Required to report 55 Pa. Code §3270.19(a)
Staff person #1 did not report suspected child abuse to childline.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Staff person #1 has been terminated. Acelero provided access to the center and video footage during the DHS investigation.”
Core safety Apr 17, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Staff person #2 pulled on a child's arm inappropriately.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2023): “Staff person #2 has been terminated. Acelero teachers at the center will complete 4 hours of additional training about inappropriate discipline, professionalism, and managing their emotions from Better Kid Care (selecting from any of the following courses they have not already taken: "Building…”
Core safety Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person #3 and #7 does not contain NSOR verification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “NSOR certification for employee #7 was submitted to certification representative on 11/10/22. Employee #3 misplaced her NSOR and reordered results 11/14/2022 (NSOR said to expect 7-10 business days for delivery). We will submit copies of the employee's NSOR via email to our OCDEL Rep as soon as it…”
Core safety Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, the three teachers in classroom 2-6 were not able to identify who was assigned responsibility for each of the 15 children in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “For Classroom 2-6, which was named as having this supervision issue during our exit interview on 10/19/2022, the Center Directors have been observing the class on a daily basis with particular emphasis on trackers and counts. The Assistant Center Director gave same-day supervision feedback on…”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on top of a cubbie in classroom 1-1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Teacher removed the hand sanitizer to the high shelf of a locked closet immediately. Assistant Center Director followed up with the teachers after the inspection about toxic material storage.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, the first aid kit in classroom 1-4 was did not include tweezers and the first aid kit in room 2-6 did not include soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “We will replace tweezers and soap in the classroom emergency bags' first aid kits.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, Certification Representative two planters filled with dirty water in the outdoor playspace.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “The planters have been emptied and brought inside for indoor gardening projects.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, staff persons #1, #2, #5, and #6 did not verification of annual firesafety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2022): “Submitted 2022 fire safety training records from PA Keys to our OCDEL rep via email 11/14/2022.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, staff persons #1 and #6 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations) 2. Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & Use of Safe Sleep Practices 3. Administration of Medication, consistent with standards for parental consent 4. Prevention of and Response to Emergencies due to Food and Allergic Reactions 5. Building and Physical Premises Safety, including Identification of and Protection from Hazards, Bodies of Water and Vehicular Traffic Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Human Services | Office of Child Development and Early Learning 333 Market Street | 6th Floor | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17126 | 717.346.9320 | F 717.346.9330 | www.education.pa.gov | www.dhs.pa.gov 6. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment 7. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility), within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T.…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 11, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #6 will not provide care for children unsupervised until training is complete. Verification of training was submitted via email to OCDEL Rep for Staff Person #1 on 11/11/2022 and for Staff Person #6 on 11/10/2022”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, there was not a written evaluation conducted with in the last 12 months in the records of staff persons #1, #2, and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Supervisors will complete evaluations for these 3 employees and record in their staff files.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, child #5, #6, and #7 did not have their physicians name, address, and telephone number on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “File a copy of the completed state emergency contact form from the children's file into the classroom emergency contact forms for these children. If an incomplete or "expired" state form is on file, we will request a new form from the parent.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have an emergency contact form on file that has been updated with-in a 6-month period. The emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #1 (11/3/21), child #2 (9/8/21), child #3 (9/10/21), and child #4 (9/27/21).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “File a copy of the completed state emergency contact form from the children's file into the classroom emergency contact forms for these children. If an incomplete or "expired" state form is on file, we will request a new form from the parent.”
Citation Oct 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, staff persons #1, #2, and #5 did not have 12 clock hours of annual child care training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “We will submit screenshots of the employees' PA Keys training report transcript to our OCDEL Rep as verification. In addition, we have submitted to our Certification Rep a list of the year-to-date in-service trainers and their qualifications.”

“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

Violation found Nov 6, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 6, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 11, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 17, 2023 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $39.37 $28.95

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

Capacity 218 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 11, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Acelero Learning Camden INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 235-3196
State certificate # CER-00249092
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Common questions

Has Acelero Learning Camden had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Sep 12, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files. Staff #2 was missing a updated mandated reporting training Staff number #4 was missing mandated reporting training, FBI, and criminal…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Acelero Learning Camden?

Pennsylvania lists 4 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 Learning Camden’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 6, 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 Acelero Learning Camden compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #990 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Acelero Learning Camden last inspected?

Nov 6, 2025 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Acelero Learning Camden cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $39.37 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Acelero Learning Camden?

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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