Carnell Elementary School
Carnell Elementary 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 5 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #102 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection facility did not have children files on cite nor was able to provide access to them.
At the time of inspection facility did not have any staff files or access to staff files at the facilities.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 6/8/23 it was observed that the program did not conduct an annual emergency drill.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 6/8/23 it was observed that the program did not have evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location in all childcare spaces of the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 5/8/23 it was observed that staff person#1 file did not include verification of completed health and safety training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.00 | $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 Carnell Elementary School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Carnell Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Carnell Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Carnell Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 20, 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 Carnell Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #102 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Carnell Elementary School last inspected?
Jun 11, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Carnell Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for young school-age, $43.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Carnell Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Young Achievers Learning Center INC.
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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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