B Inspired Academy
B Inspired Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 78 violations, 15 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (20 of 78). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On July 14, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a Child Abuse Clearance, the clearance on file was for a volunteer.
On July 14, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment
On July 14, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of immunization record
On July 14, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a staff evaluation.
On November 25, 2025 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of Child Abuse Clearance; the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of NSOR Clearance **continued non-compliance from October 7, 2025 renewal inspection**
On November 25, 2025 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 3/31/2023 **continued non-compliance from October 7, 2025 renewal inspection**
On November 25, 2025 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of a health assessment including tuberculosis screening **continued non-compliance from October 7, 2025 renewal inspection**
On November 25, 2025 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR **continued non-compliance from October 7, 2025 renewal inspection**
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of NSOR and Mandated Reporter training; the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background clearance and NSOR clearance; the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of FBI clearance; the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Criminal Background clearance, Child Abuse clearance and Mandated Reporter training, the clearances on file were for a volunteer; the file of Staff #5 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 through Staff #6 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
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On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 did not contain an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 3/31/2023
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not contain evidence of a health assessment including tuberculosis screening
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety training
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a Director on staff, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were identified as the Director but do not qualify due to both Staff #1 and Staff #2 being provisional hires.
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of verification of education.
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of verification of education.
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of date of admission
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of health insurance coverage and policy number
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain release persons information
On October 7, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid
On 12/18/24 cert rep observed staff person # 1 caring alone for a mixed age group of children ages 1-8.
On 12/18/24 cert rep observed staff person # 1 working alone with 12 children.
On 12/18/24 at complaint investigation cert rep observed that the facility transported preschool children without car seats.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain an initial health assessment.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 and Child #5 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a health assessment, the health assessment on file did not contain a date.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of the 1 hour Health and Safety update
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #3 did not contain evidence of a fee agreement.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain release persons address.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 and Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of verification of education.
On August 27, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 5/31/23, the TSS worker assigned to a 3-year-old male child at the facility was observed attempting to grab hold of the arm of a female toddler before being redirected by the Certification Representative present. Neither staff member #1 nor staff member #2 thought to redirect the TSS worker, who is not an employee at the facility. On 6/2/23, the same TSS worker was observed in the infant room holding an infant child while staff member #1 was changing diapers. The TSS worker was observed in the infant room barefoot, walking on the rugs and floor.
On 5/31/23, during snack time; staff member #1 and staff member #2 were observed in the middle room with 14 children aged 10 months to young school age. On 6/2/2023, at 2:00 pm staff member #1 was in the infant room with five children aged 10 months to 1 year old. On 6/2/2023, at 2:15, after naptime was over; staff member 2 was observed with 9 children ages 2 to 6 years old. Around 3:00 pm, once additional school age children arrived; staff member #2 was observed in the middle room with 12 children aged 2 to school aged.
On 5/31/2023, at 12:43; in the middle room, a school age male child was alone sleep on a cot without a staff member in the room. In the toddler room, 9 children ages 2 and up were sleep alone without a staff member in the room. Staff member #2 left five children ages 3 and up unsupervised using the bathroom in the preschool room to come open the front door located in the middle room for the Certification Representative.
On 6/2/2023, when staff member #1 was asked who she was responsible for supervising, staff member #1 responded, "What do you mean responsible for supervising?". The question was clarified to the staffer #1 and staffer #1 responded "Everyone". At the time, there were five children aged 10 months to 1 year.
On 5/31/23, a; bucket with water and cleaning solution was left standing unattended and accessible to young children creating a safety hazard. The bucket was in the middle room, where the Certification Representative observed a six-year-old male child sleeping unsupervised by staff.
On 6/2/23, small ants were observed in the large windowsill, near the front door.
On both 5/31/23 and 6/2/23, damaged paint was observed in the large windowsill near the front door. Damaged paint was also observed in the toddler room, right of the front door. Water-stained ceiling tiles were observed in the toddler room and a few damaged tiles in the middle room.
On 5/31/23, bottles and toddlers' sippy cups were observed unlabeled without the children's names identified.
On 5/31/23, a male one-year-old child with developmental challenges was observed laying in his sleep equipment with a bottle in his mouth.
The facility allowed staff member #1, hired 9/1/2022; to work in childcare without providing a completed FBI clearance or a completed PA Child Police clearance, as required under CPSL to be hired provisionally. Staff member #1's file did not include receipts of application to obtain a FBI clearance, PA State Police clearance, or NSOR dated prior to the 9/1/22 hire date, as required under the CPSL. The PA Child Abuse clearance observed in staff member #1's file was dated 10/21/22 which was 51 days after the 9/1/22 hire date but it's required under CPSL prior to employment.
Staff member #1 walked out of the main room to take a child to the bathroom in the back room leaving staff member #2 with an infant and 4 other children ages 1 -3 yrs. old causing noncompliance with the staff: child ratio.
An infant was observed sleep in an infant bouncer chair which is not age-appropriate sleep equipment. None of the cribs observed in the infant room or toddler room were labeled for individual use of the infant observed sleep in the bouncer chair.
A 3-year-old male child left his assigned group with staff member #1 when transitioning from the bathroom in the back room to the main room and was alone unsupervised in the infant room until staff member #2 recognized the child was missing from the group.
Trash receptacles were observed without lids. An unlined trash receptacle was observed in the infant room bathroom.
In the toddler room a corner wall was observed with a dirty water stain. The floor and foot stool in the bathroom of the infant room was observed dirty and with debris.
A broken toilet was observed in the bathroom located in the Preschool room, situated left of the main room.
Hand washing signs were missing over the potty-training chairs observed in the bathroom located in the back room to the left of the main room.
Styrofoam bowels were observed used to serve the children lunch.
Over the counter medication was observed accessible on top of the wooden cubbies in an unlocked area of the infant room.
The facility did not have a medication log with written consent from the child's parent to administer the over-the-counter medication observed in the infant room.
The lunch time meal served to the children did not include at least one diary product.
A child's bottle was observed unlabeled.
At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.
The file for child #1, enrolled, 8/8/22; include a visit sick visit summary which isn't acceptable as a health assessment. Child #2's file included a health assessment form which was not signed by a medical professional. Child #3's file only include a vaccination record.
The file for staff member #1, hired 9/1/22; did not include verification of education and two years of experience necessary to qualify for the position
Child #4's agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form for child #1, child #3 and child #5 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that the staff records did NOT have the disclosure statement in the records.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed electrical outlets in the pre-k room and the preschool room that did NOT have protective covers on them and they were accessible to children.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed Clorox bleach wipes in infant room on bookshelf. In young toddler room certification representative observed hand sanitizer on top of cubby. Both toxics were accessible to children.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that provider did not have any first aid kits in the facility
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed a floor mat in the infant room that was a tripping hazard.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed peeling paint on the wall in the preschool room, and observed peeling paint on the window sill in the infant room.
During initial inspection completed on 4/25/2022 certification representative did not observe hand washing signs above the toilets, sinks, or diapering area in the facility.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that the exits in the young toddler room, and the exit in the infant room were obstructed by toys and a table.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative did not observe written approval from a fire safety professional for installation and use of fixed space heaters located in the Preschool room and young toddler room.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 in the preschool room there was a tear in the laminate on top of bookcase that had a sharp edge on it and posed a safety risk.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022, certification representative observed wood chip materials of less than 1 inch covering the outside play area.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed book cases in the infant room, the preschool room, and Pre-K room that were wobbly and posed a tipping hazard. These bookcases needed to be better secured.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that provider has an interconnected fire alarm system and did not have proof of purchase validating that the system is in compliance for age requirements.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that the posted emergency plan did not have lock down procedures listed on it..
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that staff #1, and staff #2 did NOT have in their record the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that the staff # 1, and staff # 2 did NOT have copies of their health assessments or results of tuberculosis screening in their facility record.
During the initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative observed that two written non family references for staff #1, and staff #2 were not in the staff record.
During initial inspection on 4/25/2022 certification representative did not observe provider having information for parents to access the regulations, or being able to contact the appropriate 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.
Enforcement actions
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.) | $82.50 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.75 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $63.75 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 B Inspired Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 15 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 Jul 14, 2026 (background checks): “On July 14, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a Child Abuse Clearance, the clearance on file was for a volunteer.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about B Inspired Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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.
How does B Inspired Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was B Inspired Academy last inspected?
Jul 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does B Inspired Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.50 for infant, $78.75 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $63.75 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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