Acelero Learning Camden · 900 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia
Acelero Learning Camden is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 206 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 28 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 28). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the surface turf on the hill of slide in the outdoor play space was in disrepair and not free from visible hazards. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #11 did not include an updated disclosure statement.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7, staff #8, staff #9, staff #10, and staff #11 did not include an updated record of emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the childcare space for room 8 was being used for storage.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the surface turf on the hill of slide in the outdoor play space was in disrepair and not free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped paint in room 8 on the wall behind the front door and by the front windows.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment. (last health assessment 9/13/22)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no updated documentation of fire alarm systems annual testing from a fire safety professional. (Last documentation 8/23/24)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated fire safety training. (last 8/19/24)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and staff #11 file did not include a staff evaluation.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff# 9 did not include a translated documentation of an attained bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #7 did not include verification of experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #3, staff #6 and staff #8 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. They all had one written non-family reference.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 28 staff files and the file for staff #1 NSOR has an invalid date (93727)
During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 28 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include the 1 hr. health and safety training update.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address strategies for coping with the prevention and identification of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Observed staff #1 in room #3. Staff #1 had no file.
Observed room #1 and #10 not set up as a child care space.
Observed classroom #3 missing tweezers, room #9 missing gloves and tweezers and room#10 and 11 missing gloves.
Observed chipped paint in classrooms #2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, and 12.
Observed no hand washing signs in room #7, 8, 10, and 11 over sink.
Observed room #5 with no cot list.
Observed bottles not labeled in room #'s 2 and 4.
Observed staff #1 inside classroom #3. When reviewing files there were no files for staff #1.
FACILITY FAILED TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION TO AN INFANT WHO CRAWLED OUT THE CLASS INTO ANOHTER AREA OF THE BUILDING.
“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) | $42.69 | $36.70 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $42.69 | $36.70 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $41.67 | $34.65 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $36.54 | $30.55 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $33.47 | $26.45 |
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 4 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 15, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #11 did not include an updated disclosure statement.” 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 1 complaint investigation 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 1, effective Dec 22, 2020. 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 #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acelero Learning Camden last inspected?
May 21, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Acelero Learning Camden cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.69 for newborn, $42.69 for infant, $41.67 for young toddler, $36.54 for older toddler 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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