Belmont Charter School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 40 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2
Core-safety citations
38
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 12, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
14
Training & qualifications
14
Emergency preparedness
7
Background checks
2
Health & medication
2
Transportation
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
1. During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 and THE SHAKEN BABY POLICY did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations.During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment…”
Citation
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, staff member #2 was observed caring for 8 young school aged children in room #208. Staff member #2 has an FBI clearance on file that was not completed by Identogo and a volunteer Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance. A disclosure form was not completed for staff members #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, verification of annual emergency plan training was not on file for staff members #1, #2 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Provide Emergency Plan training for Staff #1 on 4/19/2024. Schedule Emergency Plan training for staff member #2 and #4 the week of 4/22.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the facility did not have verification that an annual emergency drill had been conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Will hold an emergency drill on 3/25/2024.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the facility submitted a fire drill log that shows fire drill dates of 2/23/23 and 11/28/23. Another fire drill log was submitted with dates of 10/17/23 and 1/11/24. The facility did not conduct fire drills every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Will complete another fire drill on 4/24/2024.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the hypothetical location of the fire drills were not rotated around the facility as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Will provide DHS fire drill log with all up to date fire drills that also indicate rotational hypothetical hire locations.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the fire drill log presented did not include all the names of the staff members who participated in the drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Will provide DHS fire drill log with all up-to-date fire drills that also indicate DHS staff that are present during drill.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Provide completed Emergency Plan Delivery document on 4/19/2024.”
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Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the liability insurance on file did not list the facility's address/location as being covered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Have the facility insurance certificate adjusted to show facility address by 4/19.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, verification of annual fire safety training was not submitted or on file for staff members #1, #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Provide update fire safety training certificates for staff members #1 and #3 by 4/19/2024. Provide training to #4 on and submit certificate by 4/19/2024.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, verification of health and safety training was not submitted for staff member #1. Verification of health and safety update was not submitted for staff members #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Require completion of Health and Safety training for #3 and #4 by 4/19/2024. Submit verification training for #1 on 4/19/2024.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the facility did not provide or verify any education or experience for staff members #2 and #3 to determine if the staff members meet any of the applicable qualifications for the position in which the persons are performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Provide Child Care Employment Verificatio Forms of previous child care experience for staff members #2 and #3 by 4/19/2024.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Our qualified director left our organization on 4/14/2024. We will submit an interim director's credentials by 5/3/2024 while we look to replace our Director.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the file for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain any education or experience. Therefore, the facility does not have education or experience on file to qualify staff members #2 and #3 for the position performing at the facility, The education and experience on file for staff member #4 does not qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Completed Staff Childcare Employment verification sheets will be provided.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, Identification was not on file for staff members #2 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Update copies of ID for staff #2 and #4 will be provided.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff member #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Second reference for staff #2 located.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training was not on file for staff members #1, #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2024): “Provide missing hours of PD from the year for staff #1. #3 and #4 on 4/19/2024.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the child file reviewed for child #6 was missing required health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Add updated heath report to student's file.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Have parent and director sign agreement.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #5 and child #6 was missing amount of fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Add current copay amount to agreement.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #5 and child #6 was missing the day on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Add copay due day for each student.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #5 and child #6 were missing child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Add facility arrival and departure time to agreement.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #4, and child #5 were missing designated person(s) to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Have parent add release persons to agreement.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6 were missing child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Add date of admission date for each child.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 02/21/23, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #4, child #5 and child #6 was missing health insurance coverage information and/or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Health insurance information will be transferred to emergency contact form.”
Citation
Feb 21, 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 02/21/23, the emergency contact form and/or fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #5 was not updated within 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Have parents sign/update emergency contact forms.”
Citation
Sep 30, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(4)
THE EDUCATION DOCUMENTS REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERFORMING. (DIRECTOR) CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED MAY 16, 2022 AND THE UNANNOUNED INSPECTION CONDUCTED JULY 14, 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “Director was hired as the Managing Director of OST for Belmont. She has a Bachelor of Science in English Education with 32 credits in education and more than 4 years of experience working with children. Her resume and transcript have been sent.”
Follow-up
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have documentation of completion of annual emergency plan training for Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5. This is continued non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5 will complete emergency plan training and documentation will be maintained on file at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1, Staff 2, and Staff 5 did not include a valid health assessment. The file of Staff 4 did not include a health assessment. This is continued non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 4, and Staff 5 will obtain a valid health assessment and a written report of each staff's assessment will be maintained in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1, and Staff 3 did not include verification of education to meet qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. The files of Staff 1, Staff 2, and Staff 5 did not include verification of experience to meet qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. This is continued non-compliance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 5 will obtain verification of education and/or experience to meet qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5 did not include a written annual evaluation completed within in the past 12 months. This is continued non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “The Director will complete a written evaluation for Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5 and each staff's evaluation will be maintained in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Follow-up
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.241(c)(1)(i)
During the renewal inspection the Director's file did not include verification of education and experience to meet qualifications as a Director. This is continued non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Director will provide verification of education and experience to qualify as a Director and verification will be maintained in file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. This is continued non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Staff 5 will each obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person and copies will be maintained in each staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 and Staff 6 did not include a National Sex Offender Certificate required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 6 did not include a disclosure form required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff 2 and Staff 6 will be removed from a child care position until all documents required by the CPSL are obtained and maintained in file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have documentation of completion of annual emergency plan training for Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 will complete emergency plan training and documentation will be maintained on file at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1, Staff 2, and Staff 5 did not include a valid health assessment. The files of Staff 4 and Staff 6 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 will obtain a valid health assessment and a written report of each staff's assessment will be maintained in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 and Staff 6 did not include verification of fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff 2 and Staff 6 will complete fire safety training and verification will be maintained in each staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 6 did not include verification of completion of pre-service health and safety professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff 6 will complete required training and verification will be maintained in file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1, Staff 3, Staff 5 and Staff 6 did not include verification of education to meet qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. The files of Staff 1, Staff 2, and Staff 5 did not include verification of experience to meet qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 5 and Staff 6 will obtain verification of education and/or experience to meet qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 did not include a written annual evaluation completed within in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “The Director will complete a written evaluation for Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 and each staff's evaluation will be maintained in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.241(c)(1)(i)
During the renewal inspection the Director's file did not include verification of education and experience to meet qualifications as a Director.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Director will provide verification of education and experience to qualify as a Director and verification will be maintained in file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 will each obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person and copies will be maintained in each staff's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
May 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff 2, Staff 4 and Staff 6 has not completed the following required pre-service training (pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR) within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff 2, Staff 4 and Staff 6 will have until May 31, 2022 to complete the required training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
“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.
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
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Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Mar 31, 2027
Operator
Community Education Alliance Of West Philadelphia
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 823-8208
State certificate #
CER-00252898
Common questions
Has Belmont Charter School 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 Mar 8, 2024 (background checks): “During the hybrid renewal inspection visit on 4/15/24, staff member #2 was observed caring for 8 young school aged children in room #208. Staff member #2 has an FBI clearance on file that was not completed by Identogo…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Belmont Charter School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Belmont Charter School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Belmont Charter School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 5, 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 Charter School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #648 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Belmont Charter School last inspected?
Jan 12, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Belmont 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 Charter School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community Education Alliance Of West Philadelphia.
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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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