Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia · 3149 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 143 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 71 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (25 of 71). 22 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 does not have a current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training expiration date of 1/26/26. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there is no staff person available to supervise staff #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the file of facility person #9, contains a state police clearance dated 12/4/20, a national sex offenders verification dated 1/30/20 and a mandated reporter training dated 9/2/20, which is more than 60 months old. (See code sheet for hire date)
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1 and #2 received initial emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, water stains were observed on the ceiling tile in room #7 and #8.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, peeled paint was observed on the tan walls in room #2 in the circle time area and boarders entering the bathroom. Room #3 in the dramatic play area. Room #4 near the cubbies. Room #5 near the trash can. Room #6 near the widow where the bathroom is located and room #7 in the library area.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, one of the exit doors to enter the toddler play space was observed blocked with barriers and a toy shelf.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the cots observed in room #3 and #10 were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 and #7 did not include immunization records.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 and #6 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the emergency drill log reviewed was not annually updated. Last dated 3/11/25.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts fire drills every 60days.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, upon request there was no fire alarm, testing log, available for review, to verify the facility test their fire alarm system every 30days.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, staff person #6 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 5/3/26. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there is no staff person available to supervise staff #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, upon request the evaluations reviewed for staff #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 was not updated within 12 months. Last dated August of 2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the financial agreement reviewed for child #3 was not signed by the operator.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the financial agreement reviewed for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the release person address or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 was not updated within a 6month period. Last dated 1/15/26.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) contains a NSOR, National Sex Offenders Registry dated 7/8/20 which is more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/25, the water temperature tested via a thermometer in room 1 and 2 read 118° F. Room 6 and 7 read 113° F.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling of room 8.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/25, chipped paint was observed on the wall in room 7 near the cot area.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/25, one of the bathrooms sinks in room 9 were not in good repair and was observed taped off.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/9/25, there were no thermometers placed in room 2 and 6 refrigerator.
During the complaint investigation conducted 3/18/2025, it was found that the facility did not notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours when child #1 in care at the facility received emergency room treatment.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/2025, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1 completed the required mandated reporter training within 90days of hire (see code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the FBI fingerprint clearance observed for staff person #4 was not updated within a 60-month period. (Expired 4/20/2023) (see code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the hot water temperature in the bathrooms throughout the facility were tested via a thermometer and registered at 120 degrees.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the first aid kit reviewed in room 7 did not include tape.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 there was no cot list available for review in room 5 for each specific child to determine assigned individual rest equipment. The infant cribs in room 6 were not labeled.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the health report reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6month period. Last dated 12/5/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the health report reviewed for child #22 did not include a statement that verifies if the child is able to participate in childcare and free from contagious or communicable diseases.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the record reviewed for staff person #5 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the bottles observed in room 2 and 6 were not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 upon request there was no evidence produced verifying that the facility notified their local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility with in a 12-month period.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the evaluations reviewed for staff person #4 #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 and #14 were not updated within a 12month period.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the record reviewed for staff person #5 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify staff for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #6, #20, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26 and #27 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #20 and #23 did not include the physicians phone number.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #2, #6, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26 and #27 did not include the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #26 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #20, #21, #22, #23, #26 and #27 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 There were no emergency contacts available for review in the childcare space for child #15, #16, #17 in room 5 and child #18 and #19 in room 10.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the emergency contacts reviewed in room 1 for child #1, and #2, room 4 child, #3, #4, #5, and #6, room 5 child, #7, #8, room 7 child, #9, room 9 child #10, #11, #12, #13 and child #14 from room 10 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #2, #20, #21, #24, #25, and #26 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/2024 the record revied for staff person #1, #2 and #3 only included 1 reference letter.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 9 file contained a mandated reporter training dated 10/16/2023. Staff member # 5 file did not contain the Health and Safety (CCDBG) Update. These training is a required preservice training required to work alone with children in care. Staff # 9 cannot work unsupervised with children until the mandated reporter training is completed.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 and 30 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the child's admission date.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,17,20,24,26,27 and 28 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include work contact information for the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 8 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include written consent for emergency medical care treatment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 27 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section regarding the child's special needs.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,6,7,8,15,17,20,24,27 and 29 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the complete contact information for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 8 and 16 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 30 child files were reviewed. Child # 12 file contained an emergency contact form that did not consent for swimming.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 files did not contain a valid ID to verify age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023. 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2,3,6 and 9 files did not contain verification of child care experience.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 file contained a health assessment dated 9/9/2021. This health assessment is not valid.
During the complaint investigation on 6/8-22/23, it was determined that staff #1 and staff #2 were unable to adequately supervise the child while she was placed in the bathroom alone. Staff #1 and staff #2 were not observed to check on the child after child was placed in the bathroom.
During the complaint investigation on 6/8-22/23, it was determined that a child was singled out for ridicule, (calling child baby cry and stated if child was their child would punch in the throat) by staff #1 and staff #2 in classroom 8 during naptime.
During the complaint inspection on 6/8-22/23, it was determined that staff #1 and staff #2 used harsh, demeaning language in the presence of children.
During the complaint inspection on 6/8-22/23, it was determined that staff #2 enclosed a child in a bathroom and child remained in the bathroom for 3minutes and 48 seconds before another staff person went in the bathroom to the child.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE THREE CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM # 2 THAT WERE NOT BEING SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON. STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS AT THE DOOR AWAY FROM THE CHILDREN AND STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS IN THE BATHROOM WITH A CHILD.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING TOPICS- listed in subsections (f)1-10 (WITHIN 90-DAYS OF HIRE (HIRE DATE SEE CODE SHEET).
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 (Hired 3/9/20), Staff 3 (Hired 10/20/14), Staff 6 (Hired 7/30/18) and Staff 7 (Hired 5/9/11) did not include a valid health assessment.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 9 (Hired 9/3/19) did not include verification of annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 6 (Hired 7/ 30/18) did not include verification of valid mandated reporter training. The file of Staff 9 (Hired 9/3/19) did not include an application for or a completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 3 (Hired 10/20/14) did not include verification of education to qualify for the position the person is performing. The file of Staff 6 (Hired 7/30/18) did not include verification of experience to qualify for the position the person is performing.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Aug 11, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection conducted 8/11/26, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 does not have a current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 27, 2018. 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 Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #994 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia last inspected?
Aug 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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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