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Adelaide Educational Center

6100 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 91% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
60 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
66 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Building & playground safety 14
Training & qualifications 13
Health & medication 11
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 4
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person # 2-4 shall have required NSOR certificates, and they shall be documented in their records as required per regulations. Staff listed shall not work with children until required NSOR certificate is obtained and documented in their records. Staff person # 2 shall completed updated…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “The parents of children # 1-3 shall be requested to provide an updated health assessment to be documented in their records.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff persons # 2 and #5 shall be required to obtain updated health assessments which shall be documented in their files as required per regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “The director shall obtain a copy of the most recent fire detection system inspection and provide it to the cert rep as proof that the system meets all requirements and is in good working order”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)
At time of inspection, the director had not completed evaluation for staff person # 3.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “The director shall complete a staff evaluation for staff person # 3 and it shall be reviewed and signed by staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “The parents of child # 1 shall be asked to provide the names, addresses and phone numbers for the person/persons they have designated to pick up their child/children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 2-3 did not have written consent for emergency medical documented on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “The parents of all children listed shall be asked to provide required written consent for emergency medical care and this information shall be documented on each emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.182(5)
At time of inspection, children # 2 and #3 did not have updated written parental consent for both emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “The parents of both children shall be asked to review, sign and update their children's emergency contact and financial agreement forms at least every 6 months as required or when information on child's emergency form or financial agreement has changed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person # 5 did not have two non-family references documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “Staff person #5 shall obtain another non-family reference to attest to their ability to work with children and it shall be documented in their records.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1-5 did not have 12 hours of childcare training completed and documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 13, 2026): “All staff listed shall complete required 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in each staff person record as required per regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
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Core safety Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have updated NSOR certificate completed and documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Staff person #2 shall obtain an updated NSOR certificate and it shall be documented in her file as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “The outlets in the toddler room have been covered when it was brought to the attention of the staff in the room.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in the toddler room was missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Tweezers shall be added to the first aid kit in the toddler room, and they shall remain in the kit as required.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall completed 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in their record.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “The parents of children # 1-3 shall provide the health policy numbers and address of release person documented on their children's emergency contact forms.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)/3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2024): “The facility shall review and/or update the emergency plan and all staff in facility shall receive emergency plan training annually as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)/3270.72(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “The window on the second floor shall be repaired and/or replaced which shall also include a screen. In addition, the window shall be adapted to prevent it from being able to open no more than 6 inches as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, the first aid kit in first floor childcare room did not have scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Scissor shall be added to the first aid kit in the 1st floor childcare room as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Staff person #4 shall provide a recent health assessment with negative TB screening and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have a copy of their annual fire detection system inspection report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “A copy of the most recent fire detection system shall be obtained to show that the equipment is in proper operations as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Staff person #3 shall completed required mandated reporter training and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Staff person #4 shall provide proof of experience and it shall be documented in her record to qualify her for the position of assistant group supervisor at facility.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)/3270.192(5)
Initial health assessment and two non-family references were not documented in staff person #4 record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “In the future, all required health assessments and two references shall be documented in staff persons records as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During time of inspection, there was a large round hole in the wall leading into the first-floor childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The hole in the wall shall be repaired and there shall be no damaged paint or plaster in facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, Child #3 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The parents of child # 3 shall be required to provide an updated health assessment for their child to be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The parents of child # 3-5 shall provide updated immunization records that include current influenza immunization and/or letters of exemption provided by the parent.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have updated health assessments documented in their records..
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall provide updated health assessments to be documented in their records as required per regulations. (Staff person #2 has terminated employment at facility effective 9/30/23)”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, there was no initial health assessment documented in the file for child # 1 and #2 as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The parents of child #1 and #2 shall provide an initial health assessment for their children as required.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #5 had not completed the required health and safety training completed as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Staff person #5 shall completed the required health and safety training which shall be documented in their record.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Staff person #3 shall complete required mandated reporter training and it shall be documented in staff person's record. (Staff person #3 terminated effective 9/30/23)”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The director shall update the agreements for child #1-3 to include the fee amount and date fee to be paid on all agreement forms and provide a copy to parents.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At time of inspection, it was observed that child service reports were not completed for child # 3 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Staff responsible for children # 3 and #5 shall complete child service report and review with their parents as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The agreement forms for all children listed shall have the time of arrival/departure along with the information for designated release person documented on their agreement forms as required per regulations.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The physician /medical care provider information shall be documented on the agreement forms for child #1-3 as required per regulations. (Child #1 &2 have disenrolled from facility)”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the health insurance and policy numbers documented on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The parents of child # 1-3 shall provide the health insurance and policy numbers for their children, and it shall be documented as required per regulations. (Child #1 & 2 have disenrolled from facility)”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #5 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall complete required all required childcare training hours and they shall be documented in record.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff persons 2, 4 and 6 will not work unsupervised until preservice training in health and safety is completed.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff persons 5 and 6 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearances are provided. Staff person 5, 6 and 7 will complete mandated reporter training.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed two aides working unsupervised with an older toddler and preschoolers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Aides was removed and replace with an AGS.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 6 failed to have completed emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff person 6 will receive emergency plan training.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed in school age room, cleaning materials on a staff desk accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2022): “Cleaning materials was removed an placed in area inaccessible to children.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed first aid kit located in preschool room was missing gauze.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Gauze will be placed in first aid kit.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Required repairs and cleaning will be made.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint/plaster throughout the facility's.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Peeled and damaged paint and plaster will be repaired.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection on Monday 09/19/22, cert rep observed boys bathroom located on the second floor was unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Boys bathroom will be cleaned.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Child 1 will not return to facility without updated report.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Staff person 4 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
In review of emergency plan documentation, facility's emergency plan failed to provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Facility's emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “A drill on the emergency plan will be conducted.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “A copy of the facility's emergency plan will be sent to the local emergency plan agency.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Parent of child 2 will provide a health report.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff persons failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff will complete annual fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2022): “Staff persons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include pre service training under the health and safety requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff person 1 will complete pre service training in health and safety.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff person 4 will be considered for a volunteer position until required education documents are received.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Emergency transportation plan will be posted in preschool room.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children files, emergency contact and financial agreement failed to be updated with parents within six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to contain a copy of the initial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Director will complete an agreement with parent.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff persons 5 and 6 failed to have two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff persons 5 and 6 will provide two nonfamily references.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2022): “Staff person 3 will complete annual professional development training.”
Core safety Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired 09/2019, file failed to contain NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “NSOR certificate received for staff person 1.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed ceiling tiles in the boy's bathroom was stained with water damage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2022): “Ceiling tiles in the boy's bathroom was replaced.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed a broken light in the infant/toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2022): “Light replaced in the infant/toddler room.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed bottles/sippy cups unlabeled with children's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2022): “Bottles and sippy cups was labeled with each child's name.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “Staff person 1 will not return to facility until required education documents are received.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed missing emergency contact information for a child receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2021): “Missing emergency contact placed in child care space.”

“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

Capacity 68 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 26, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 17, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Lucille Denning
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 844-5000
State certificate # CER-00245595
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Not checked by Daycare Record

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.

Certified centers nearby

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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