Alphabet Aquarium is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have medication logs for children who had medication onsite.
During my inspection I observed that the non of the classroom where set up as classrooms.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's evacuation route were not posted on the second floor.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the address of whom they could be released to on their emergency contact form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have consent for emergency care on their emergency contact form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have consent for minor first aid on their emergency contact form.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | — |
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 Alphabet Aquarium had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Alphabet Aquarium?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Alphabet Aquarium since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Alphabet Aquarium’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 17, 2025. 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 Alphabet Aquarium compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Alphabet Aquarium last inspected?
Sep 11, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Alphabet Aquarium cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Alphabet Aquarium?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Alphabet Aquarium 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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