American Academy for Early Education
American Academy for Early Education is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 130 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On May 19, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was stained ceiling tile in the back school age childcare space classroom. Continued non-compliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 05/07/2025.
On May 07, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, child # 1 who an infant age 3-month-old child, was observed asleep on the floor on a boppy pillow.
On May 07, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on a low shelf of the diaper changing table in the boy's bathroom, in reach and accessible to children.
On May 07, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was stained ceiling tile in the back school age child care space classroom.
On May 07, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was chipped paint on the pink back wall in the front infant childcare space.
On May 07, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the back infant childcare space was not set up or being used as childcare space. The space appeared to be utilized as gross motor/ play space.
On May 07, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that an incident report for child # 1 from an incident that occurred on 04/22/2025, was not retained at the facility in the child's file.
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/25 the first aid kit located in classroom #1 was missing adhesive bandages.
During the renewal inspection on 5/11/23: 1. The outdoor play space had exposed screw heads on the posts of the wooden deck egress; all post caps were in poor repair. 2. The lattice panels were broken and in poor repair on the side of the wooden deck egress. 3. The was a screw and a trash bag on the right side of the wooden deck egress. 4. The cabinet door under the sink in Pre-School Room 3 was falling off the hinge and in poor repair.
During the renewal inspection on 5/11/23, the provider did not have Pick-Up and Drop-Off procedure posted.
During the renewal inspection on 5/11/23, child #1 emergency contact information did not have the special needs (diet, allergies, etc.) included.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/29/22, THERE WAS EXCESS GARBAGE AND EMPTY CANS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE THAT POSED AN UNSAFE AREA FOR THE CHILDREN.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/29/22, IN ROOM #6, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/29/22, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT: 1. THE CHANGING STATION IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM HAD EXCESS DEBRIS ON IT AND WAS NOT CLEAN. 2. DROP CEILING PANEL IN THE REAR HALLWAY WAS IN POOR REPAIR. 3. ROOM #4 (THE PRESCHOOL ROOM) THE FLOOR WAS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH A WORN PATH NEAR THE ENTRANCE. 4. THERE WAS WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR IN ROOM #1(THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/29/22, THERE WERE TOYS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE THAT WERE DIRTY, WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/29/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY PROVIDED TO THE PARENTS OR POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPRPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 American Academy for Early Education 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 May 7, 2025 (sleep safety): “On May 07, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, child # 1 who an infant age 3-month-old child, was observed asleep on the floor on a boppy pillow.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about American Academy for Early Education?
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 American Academy for Early Education’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 2, 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 American Academy for Early Education compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was American Academy for Early Education last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does American Academy for Early Education cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs American Academy for Early Education?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is VaLid Partners 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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