Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19131

Alo Academy LLC

5703 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131 · Philadelphia County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Alo Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 33 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 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 #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

4 Core-safety citations

29 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

33 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 6

Records & paperwork 6

Training & qualifications 6

Building & playground safety 5

Emergency preparedness 4

Background checks 2

Transportation 1

Supervision 1

Food & feeding 1

Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 had documentation of Department of justice clearance in file, and not the required DHS FBI clearance

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff # 4 will not be in a childcare position until FBI clearance has been completed and placed in file”

Citation Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)

During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The facility's Emergency Plan was reviewed and updated. The date of the annual review was added to the Emergency Plan, and the plan was signed and dated to document completion of the required annual review.”

Citation Aug 17, 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)

During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 3/6/24

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff #1 will obtain an updated health assessment as required. Upon completion, the updated health assessment and all required medical documentation will be placed in the staff member's personnel file.”

Citation Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the local traffic safety authorities were notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The facility's Pick-Up, Drop-Off, and Safe Routes Policy was updated to include the facility's pedestrian and vehicular routes. Written notification regarding the facility location and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was completed and emailed to the appropriate local traffic…”

Citation Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 was observed alone with 2 children in the classroom located in the back of the facility. Upon reviewing Staff # 4's file, Staff # 4 does not have the correct DHS FBI in file

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The correct DHS FBI clearance for Staff #4 was completed and returned by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on 8/18/2026. The completed clearance was immediately placed in the staff member's personnel file.”

Citation Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)

During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had documentation of online Pediatric CPR/First Aid and not by a PQAS certified trainer

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Staff #3 has been enrolled in a PQAS-approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid training class and will complete the required training this week. Upon completion, documentation of the approved training will be placed in the staff member's personnel file.”

Core safety Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed using her cellphone while in the childcare space

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Inspector informed director that Staff #2 was on phone. Director observed staff 2 respond to a text message in the front class with inspector and informed that it was child school. Staff 2 was informed to respond to text messages away from the class area.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water tested at 130 degrees

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Director had property maintenance come and turn down water temperature”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a first aid kit in the back childcare space

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “director placed a first aid kit in the room”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Door opens in at landing 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(c)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The door that leads to the basement's stairwell that does not have a landing was open and accessible to children

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Director informed staff to make sure the safety lock is always on the doo to continue the restriction from opening. after going into the basement. Maintenance installed another safety lock on the door at the top that restricts opening.”

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Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The pack n play in the back childcare space was not labeled for individual use

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “director labeled the pack n play”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's immunization record was missing rotavirus/ 2 Dtap/1 HIB/ 2 Pneumococcal/ 1 Polio Child # 3's immunization record was missing 1 rotavirus/ 2 HIB/ 1 Pneumococcal

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “Director informed all parents that the updated shot records or a note is required. Parents provided Dr. appointment cards and will have the shot record available when the child goes to the next appointment.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's health assessment did not have documentation of immunization and did not have documentation of exemption from immunization in file

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “Child #2 was enrolled 7/29/25 and caregiver was unable to get the full immunization record. Director informed caregiver that health assessment and shot record is required within the first 60 days.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The infant's bottle was not labeled

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “director labeled the infant's bottle”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “The following was added to the current shaken baby syndrome policy. Identification Policy Title: Prevention & Identification of Child Maltreatment 1. Objective To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in care by proactively preventing, recognizing, and responding to signs of…”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2's fire safety training was dated 8/13/25

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “Staff 1 and 2 fire safety was expired by 1 day. Director will make sure training are completed 7-14 days.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's file did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “Director completed evaluation on 8/14/25 and entered in employee file.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a schedule posted in the rear childcare space

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Director added another written plan schedule to the back group space that duplicated the schedule in the front group space.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have emergency contacts for the children receiving care in the rear childcare space

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Emergency contact folder was duplicated and added to the back classroom.”

Citation Aug 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

During renewal inspection on 8/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's file did not have 12 annual clock hours of childcare training. File had 6 hours of training

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2025): “Director informed staff to complete another 6 hours of training from the kids BK on demand site.”

Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

During renewal inspection on 8/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 listed as provisional hire was alone at the park with 3 children

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will make sure the staff to children ratio are followed when out in the community and that provisional staff is never alone with the children at any time.”

Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios

Two facility persons on excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(b)

During renewal inspection on 8/15/24, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 listed as provisional hire was alone at the park with 3 children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will make sure that staff to children ratio are followed when in the community and that provisional staff are never alone with children anytime.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

During renewal inspection on 8/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had a health assessment completed, but did not have it on the DHS health form with the required 3 questions that needed to be completed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “Provider will make sure that all facility persons will have a health assesement completed on the correct DHS required health form before working with children.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During renewal inspection on 8/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “As thr the provider I will make sure all staff have health and safety training upon hire before and professional development within 90 days. Training completed 8/19/2024/”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During renewal inspection on 8/15/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 non-family refrences in file

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “Director received two non-family refrences from former employers on 8/20/24”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, Cert Rep observed the following: -the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Emergency Plan was updated to include continuity of operation. Emergency at the facility will not pose a health or safety to the children. Continuity of care will continue to be provided to children in the event of an emergency.”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “All staff will review and sign the Emergency Plan when hired.”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's first aid kit in the 1st classroom was missing soap, and the first aid kit located in the 2nd classroom was missing scissors, tweezers and soap.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “Soap was added to the first aid kit in the classroom. Scissors, tweezers and soap was added to the kit and the 2nd classroom.”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -the facility did not have the correct handwashing sign posted in the bathroom and sinks in the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2024): “Handwashing signs for children in staff have been placed in the bathroom, and sink area and over the changing table.”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of TB in file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “All staff hired will have physical and TB test completed when hired.”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.”

Citation Feb 26, 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)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of verification of 2500 childcare hours in file to qualify as an AGS.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will verify credentials for an assistant group group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training…”

Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During initial inspection on 2/26/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 written non-family references in file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Staff will have written references on file before hire.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Apr 4, 2024

COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$67.83	$55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$63.49	$52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$59.54	$49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$56.23	$46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$60.00	$45.55
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$60.00	$45.55

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 21 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Oct 2, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 16, 2024 · what STARS means

Operator Alo Academy LLC

Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (215) 888-2727

State certificate # CER-00260663

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Common questions

Has Alo Academy LLC 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 Aug 17, 2026 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 8/17/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 had documentation of Department of justice clearance in file, and not the required DHS FBI clearance” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Alo Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Alo Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Alo Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 16, 2024. 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 Alo Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #935 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Alo Academy LLC last inspected?

Aug 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Alo Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Alo Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Alo Academy LLC.

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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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