Alphabet Station
Alphabet Station is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 07/28/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#10.
During the renewal inspection on 07/30/25, during facility walk through, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of debris, scattered on the ground throughout the outdoor play space.
During the complaint investigation on 03/07/25, Staff person #1 reported that on 02/21/25 that they pushed child #1 while attempting to avoid him bumping into another child.
During the renewal inspection on 06/20/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning.
During the renewal inspection on 06/20/24, Cert Rep observed the children's toy table as dirty, pieces of paper, debris scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.
During my inspection I observed that staff 1, did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.
During my inspection I observed staff 1 did not wipe down the changing table after diapering.
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. I also observed that staff 1, 2, & 4, did not wash the child's hands before meals.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted any emergency drills.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.00 | — |
| 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 Station had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 7, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “During the complaint investigation on 03/07/25, Staff person #1 reported that on 02/21/25 that they pushed child #1 while attempting to avoid him bumping into another child.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Alphabet Station?
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 Alphabet Station’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 18, 2019. 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 Station compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Alphabet Station last inspected?
Jul 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Alphabet Station cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for infant, $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 Station?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Alphabet Academy 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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