Adelaide Educational Center
Adelaide Educational Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 66 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 66). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of inspection, staff person # 2 -4 missing NSOR certificate documented in their records. Staff person # 2 also does not have an updated mandated reporter training documented in their record. (expired 1/04/26)
At time of inspection, children #1-3 had health reports over a year old and did not have updated health assessments documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 (HA expired -11/2/25) and 5 (HA expired- 4/30/24) did not have updated health assessments documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the director did not have proof that the fire detection system for the facility had been inspection by a fire system professional and that the system meets all requirements and is in good working order.
At time of inspection, the director had not completed evaluation for staff person # 3.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1 did not have names of persons designated for release documented on their child's emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 2-3 did not have written consent for emergency medical documented on their emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, children # 2 and #3 did not have updated written parental consent for both emergency medical care and minor first aid.
At time of inspection, staff person # 5 did not have two non-family references documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1-5 did not have 12 hours of childcare training completed and documented in their records.
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At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have updated NSOR certificate completed and documented in her record.
At time of inspection, the electrical outlet strip in the downstairs toddler room that was accessible to children did not have overs on the remaining 4 outlets.
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in the toddler room was missing tweezers.
At time of inspection, it was observed that staff person # 1 did not have any of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their emergency contact form. In addition, child # 3 did not have the address of the release person documented on the emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, the operator had not updated and/or review the facility emergency plan within the last year. In addition, none of the staff at facility received annual emergency plan training.
At time of inspection, the window as you enter the second floor on the right was broken with no screen and no adaptation to prevent the window from opening over 6 inches.
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in first floor childcare room did not have scissors.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.
At time of inspection, the facility did not have a copy of their annual fire detection system inspection report.
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in her record.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have proof of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as a assistant group supervisor at facility.
Initial health assessment and two non-family references were not documented in staff person #4 record.
During time of inspection, there was a large round hole in the wall leading into the first-floor childcare space.
At time of inspection, Child #3 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record.
At time of inspection, child # 3-5 did not have updated influenza immunization or written letters of exemption form the parents documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have updated health assessments documented in their records..
At time of inspection, there was no initial health assessment documented in the file for child # 1 and #2 as required.
At time of inspection, staff person #5 had not completed the required health and safety training completed as required.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the fee and the date fee to be paid documented on agreement forms as required.
At time of inspection, it was observed that child service reports were not completed for child # 3 and #5.
At time of inspection, the agreement forms for child # 1-3 were missing the times for arrival/departure and/or information for the designated release person.
At time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have the address and phone # of the physician/medical care provider information listed on their agreement forms.
At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the health insurance and policy numbers documented on their emergency contact forms.
At time of inspection, staff person #5 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed staff persons 2, 4 and 6 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff person 2 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional Development requirements. Staff persons 4 and 6 had not completed preservice training in health and safety.
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include mandated reporter training and out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks. Staff person 6 file failed to include PA state criminal history and completed mandated reporter training. Staff person 6 file contain PA state criminal history for volunteers. Staff person 7 file failed to include mandated reporter training.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed two aides working unsupervised with an older toddler and preschoolers.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 6 failed to have completed emergency plan training.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed in school age room, cleaning materials on a staff desk accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed first aid kit located in preschool room was missing gauze.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed water-stained ceiling tiles and dust/dirt located on walls in school age room.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint/plaster throughout the facility's.
During renewal inspection on Monday 09/19/22, cert rep observed boys bathroom located on the second floor was unclean.
In review of children files, child 1, preschool age, file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 08/26/19.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment inlcuded in file was last completed on 10/30/19.
In review of emergency plan documentation, facility's emergency plan failed to provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
In review of emergency plan documents, operator failed to verify documentation of the emergency plan submission to the appropriate local and/or county emergency management agency.
In review of children files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include an initial health report. File included immunization records only.
In review of fire safety documents, staff persons failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, all employed more than 90 days, has not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff person 2 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements. Staff persons 5, 6 and 7 has not completed required pediatric first-aid/CPR training within 90 days of their hire date
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include pre service training under the health and safety requirements.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain acceptable verification of education. Cert rep could not determine staff highest grade completed based on documents provided.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed preschool class was missing a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions.
In review of children files, emergency contact and financial agreement failed to be updated with parents within six months.
In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to contain a copy of the initial agreement.
In review of staff files, staff persons 5 and 6 failed to have two written nonfamily references.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 3 file only contained 10 hours of professional development training.
In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired 09/2019, file failed to contain NSOR certificate.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed ceiling tiles in the boy's bathroom was stained with water damage.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed a broken light in the infant/toddler classroom.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed bottles/sippy cups unlabeled with children's name.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain acceptable verification of education. Cert rep could not determine staff highest grade completed based on documents provided.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed missing emergency contact information for a child receiving care.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
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 Adelaide Educational Center 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 Aug 13, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person # 2 -4 missing NSOR certificate documented in their records. Staff person # 2 also does not have an updated mandated reporter training documented in their record. (expired 1/04/26)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Adelaide Educational Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Adelaide Educational Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Adelaide Educational Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 17, 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 Adelaide Educational Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Adelaide Educational Center last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Adelaide Educational Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $34.00 for older toddler, $34.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Adelaide Educational Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lucille Denning.
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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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