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Belmont Academy Charter School

907 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Belmont Academy Charter School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 199 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 42 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 42). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
7 Core-safety citations
35 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 18
Health & medication 6
Background checks 5
Training & qualifications 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Building & playground safety 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Supervision 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and 1. the file for staff #1 and staff #5 is missing Nj clearances. 2. the files for staff #4 did not include mandated reporter training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Provider will: 1. obtain the 3 NJ clearances for staff #1 and staff #5. Both staff will be suspended until the clearances are received. 2. ensure that staff #1 takes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not have TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Provider will obtain tb results for staff #6.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Provider will obtain a physical for child #1 and child #2.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #7 did not include employee address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2026): “Provider will provide a state ID for staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #7”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the files for staff #1, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #7, did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2026): “Provider will obtain verification of education and childcare experience for staff #1, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #7, and get employment verification forms that show childcare experience for staff #2 and staff #3 and put it into their files.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff#3, staff #4, staff #6 and staff #7 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2026): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #2, staff#3, staff #4, staff #6 and staff #7”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff file and the files for staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #7 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Provider will provide staff #4, staff #5, staff #6 and staff #7 with a PQAS approved pediatric cpr& first aid training given by a PQAS certified provider and place a record of the training in the staff's file.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff # 3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #7 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1, staff # 3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #7 take the required health and safety trainings and have Staff #1, staff # 3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #7 always supervised until the training is completed.”
Core safety Aug 12, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE INTERVIEWED STAFF IN THE TODDLER ROOM AND BOTH TEACHERS HAVE ADMITTED TO USING A HIGHCHAIR TO RESTRICT A CHILD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WILL COMPLETE THREE PA STATE APPROVED TRAININGS DEALING WITH THE FOLLOWING CONTENT AREAS: 1. MANAGING DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS(EX: BITING BEHAVIOR AND POSITIVE GUIDANCE) 2. STAFF/CHILD FRUSTRATION (EX: BIG EMOTIONS AND SELF REGULATION IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN) 3. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR…”
Core safety Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED MONITORING, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT INCLUDE NSOR CLEARANCES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #4 GET THEIR NSOR CLEARANCE: STAFF #1 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILDCARE POSITION UNTIL THEY GET THEIR NSOR CLEARANCE AND STAFF #4 WILL NOT WORK IN THE FACILITY AT ALL UNTIL THE NSOR IS RECEIVED.”
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Citation Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A PHYSICAL OR TB RESULTS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #4 GET A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB RESULTS.”
Citation Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED MONITORING, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2 AND STAFF # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 TRAINED IN A PQAS APPROVED PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE GIVEN BY A PQAS APPROVED PROVIDER..”
Core safety Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing an NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will no longer have staff #1 working with children until they receive their NSOR clearance.”
Core safety Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection staff #4 and staff #5 were not positioned in a way that they could adequately supervise all of the children in their care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will have staff #4 and staff #5 take a supervision and positioning training.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises and did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended in order to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: rm 102 the cover for the pipes near the windows was peeling, rm 203 the pipe coverings were peeling and in the resource room there were paint chipped on the pillars and wall to the left of the door upon entrance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider repair/repaint the wall above room 7 and the chipped paint areas in the pre k room.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through during naptime and there was less than 2 feet between the cots while children were resting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Provider will create a layout that ensures 2ft of spacing on three sides of rest equipment while children are napping.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will obtain the employment verification and verification of education for staff #2 and staff #3.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain a health assessment or TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health assessment with TB results for staff #1.”
Citation Mar 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 take the required health and safety trainings and have Staff #2 always supervised until the training is completed.”
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/24, the Certification Representative inquire of the shaken syndrome policy, and the program did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy in place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The Director will create the Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy and will the Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy to the emergency plan.”
Citation May 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/24, the Certification Representative inquire about the continuity of care/operations, and the program did not have a continuity of care/operations policy in place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The Director will create the continuity of care/operations and will the continuity of care/operations to the emergency plan.”
Core safety Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23, the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain completed NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Clearances have been received.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the health assessment reviewed for child #5 was not updated within 12-month time period. Health assessment reviewed was dated 09/10/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Updated physical received from family.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Updated physical obtained from staff.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain required 10hrs of health and safety preservice training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “In process of completing, will submit by 5/1/23.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the file for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were missing the Department's approved child service report. Child service reports are to be reviewed/updated every 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Teachers will use Teaching Strategies gold and report card assessment date to complete child service reports.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify person(s) designated by parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Update fee agreement”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was missing phone number of child's physician. Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing name, address and phone number of physician. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing address and phone number of physician. Emergency contact form for child #5 was missing phone number of child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Families will update forms.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #4 did not include written consent by parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Families will update forms.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection 03/29/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was missing health insurance policy number. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 was missing health insurance policy number. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #5 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Families will update forms.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was missing release person's address and phone number. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #5 was missing release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Families updated forms with missing information.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not reviewed and updated within 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Families updated forms with missing information.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #4 was missing parental signed consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Forms updated.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Forms updated.”
Citation Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 03/29/23, the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain the required (2) written nonfamily references. The file for staff person #1 file contained (1) reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Requested references from staff to update files.”
Core safety Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED FOUR STAFF FILES; THE FILE OF STAFF # DID NOT INCLUDE A FBI CLEARANCE. (DOH ON CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL RETRIEVE FBI CLEARANCE FROM STAFF; IF STAFF CAN NOT PROVIDER CLEARANCE STAFF WILL NOT WORK IN THE DHS PROGRAM.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR TOOK THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN CLASSROOM #14. THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 132 DEGREES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “PROVIDER HAD MAINTENCE TURN THE HOT WATER DOWN. THE WATER THEN TEMPED AT 63 DEGEES. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN. THE PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “PROVIDER WROTE ADDENEDUM TO THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE INFANTS, TODDLER, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE FACILITY'S DOCUMENTATION IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY FROM STAFF #2. STAFF#2 COULD NOT PROVIDE THE DOCUMENTATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL WRITE A LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITY AND SEND IT.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN ANY OF THE CLASSROOMS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2022): “PROVIDER PRINTED EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND POSTED IT IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE.”

“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

Violation found Aug 12, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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) $44.00 $44.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $44.00 $44.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $44.00 $44.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $44.00 $44.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $33.00 $26.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $27.00 $23.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $27.00 $23.00

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

Capacity 199 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 18, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Community Education Alliance Of West Philadelphia
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 386-5768
State certificate # CER-00255123
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Common questions

Has Belmont Academy Charter School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Feb 26, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and 1. the file for staff #1 and staff #5 is missing Nj clearances. 2. the files for staff #4 did not include mandated reporter training” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Belmont Academy Charter School?

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 Belmont Academy Charter School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 18, 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 Belmont Academy Charter School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Belmont Academy Charter School last inspected?

Feb 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Belmont Academy Charter School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $44.00 for newborn, $44.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Belmont Academy Charter School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community Education Alliance Of West Philadelphia.

Certified centers nearby

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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