Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC
Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On September 10, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a child abuse clearance, the clearance on file was for a volunteer; the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a FBI clearance
On 9/24/2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
On 9/24/2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of required Health and Safety training.
On 9/24/2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of two written references.
On December 12, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a FBI clearance.
At time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations information.
The file for staff members #2 and #3 did not include verification of initial training in the facility's emergency plan.
At the time of inspection, the vinyl floors around the entire facility were observed with dirt build up which was unable to be removed/ cleaned with the typical process of using a mop and soapy water.
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 staff member #2, the newly hired director; doesn't include verification of completion of the required Health and Safety training entitled "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022".
At the time of inspection, the file for the staff member #1 hired as the facility director did not include the necessary qualifications. Staff member #1 did not have an associate degree nor a bachelor's degree.
The file for staff member #2, the newly hired for the director; did not include 3 years (3,750 hrs.) of verification of experience working with children.
“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
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.) | $68.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
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 Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 10, 2026 (background checks): “On September 10, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a child abuse clearance, the clearance on file was for a volunteer; the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bani Adam Institute Girls 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 Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 4, 2026. 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 Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bani Adam Institute Girls Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bani Adam Institute Girls 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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