Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia · 2514 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 24). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 11/18/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #2 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 compliant investigation conducted 10/6/2025, it was found via video footage reviewed that on 10/1/25, child # 1 was not being supervised by a staff person when child # 1 jumped from the outdoor playground equipment and sustained injuries which resulted in broken bones. Staff person # 1, # 2, # 3, #4, #5 and # 6 were present in the space but were not supervising child # 1 when the incident occurred.
During the complaint investigation conducted 5/13/25, it was found that staff #1 restrained child #1 by holding the child's hands and legs down, restricting the child's movement for 3 minutes.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that Staff #1 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/2024, The refrigerator in classroom LG #1 did not have an operating thermometer placed inside of the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that Staff #2 and #3 received a minimum of one evaluation within 12 months.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/2024, upon request there was no verification of childcare experience available for review for staff #1.
During the renewal inspection conducted 11/19/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that Staff #1 completed 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.
During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 8/14/2024, peeled paint was observed in numerous spots throughout the walls, inside of the preschool three classroom.
During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 8/14/2024, Handwashing signs with written requirements (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating), were not posted at the sink and toilet inside of the preschool three classroom.
During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 8/14/2024, the physical reviewed for staff person #1 was not updated within a 24-month period. (Last dated 7/15/22).
During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 8/14/2024, the staff evaluation reviewed for staff person #2 and #4 was not updated within a 12-month period. (staff #2 Last dated 6/1/23) (staff #4 Last dated 12/13/22). There was no evidence verifying that staff person #3 received an annual evaluation. (See code sheet for hire date)
During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 8/14/2024, the two references reviewed for staff person #3, #4, #5 did not attest to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record reviewed for staff person #6 did not include two written references speaking to the staff persons suitably. Only one reference in the record spoke to the staff persons suitability to work with children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, hired 10/16/23, did not have an NSOR on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/23, Certification Representative observed an electrical outlet without a protective cover in the LG-3 room beneath the window.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/23, the first-aid kits which would be used during excursions in rooms LG-1, LG-2, and LG-3 did not contain a bottle of water.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/ CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/23, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/23, the emergency contact forms of child #1, #2, and #3 did not include their health insurance policy number.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/23, staff person #2 had one written reference in their staff file.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 8 did not include a health assessment with a valid signature or professional title.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 5 did not include an exam date or an assessment of suitability to provide child care. The file of Staff 7 did not include an assessment of suitability to provide child care.
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 did not include verification of education and the file of Staff 3 did not include verification of experience to meet the qualifications for the position in which they were performing.
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 6 did not include verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 6, 2025 (supervision): “During the compliant investigation conducted 10/6/2025, it was found via video footage reviewed that on 10/1/25, child # 1 was not being supervised by a staff person when child # 1 jumped from the outdoor playground…” 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 4, effective Feb 5, 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 Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia last inspected?
Nov 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
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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