Acelero Learning Camden · 1801 N 23rd St, Philadelphia
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 physical expired staff #3 file needed a physical.
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
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file, child #1 was missing consent of emergency med care.
During the renewal inspection the certification presentative viewed the children files child #1 was missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing Identification/ID in the file.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 4 was missing the emergency training certificate in the file.
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the refrigerator in room 2-6 was not working.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #6 was missing a child service report.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a missing outlet cover in 1-3 room.
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed toilet area that were out of service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff person #1 did not report suspected child abuse to childline.
Staff person #2 pulled on a child's arm inappropriately.
The file for facility person #3 and #7 does not contain NSOR verification.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on top of a cubbie in classroom 1-1.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/19/22, Certification Representative two planters filled with dirty water in the outdoor playspace.
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.
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.…
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.
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.
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).
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.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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