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Clearfield Academy LLC

2921 W Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Clearfield Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 116 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 14
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2025): “Provider will submit PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation for Staff Person #2 by 06.05.25. Staff Person #2 will return to facility upon submission of required PA State Clearance.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 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 on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial and/or subsequent health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Provider will submit initial/current health assessment by 06.03.25”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Child #1 did not include fee agreement documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Provider will submit fee agreement documentation for Child #1 by 06.03.25”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include emergency contact information documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Provider will submit emergency contact information documentation for Child #1 and Child #2 by 06.03.25”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 12/16/2024, during an announced follow up visit, ceiling tiles in the rear classroom on the first floor were wet and stained from a leak from the roof. One of the tiles was observed to be visibly wet and sagging and a dripping sound could be heard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 24, 2024): “Owner of the building will be out to repair the roof and the ceiling tiles will be replaced.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Fixed space heater approved 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(b)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no written approval of the installation and use of the fixed space heather that is located in the girls bathroom on the first floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 24, 2024): “Provide written approval by local fire safety professional.”
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not state a method for contacting parents as soon as an emergency situation arises, as soon as the emergency ends, and how to reconnect with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provider will state that parents will be notified via telephone by number on Emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, two electrical outlets in the main child care space (under the mounted television and by the red table), one electrical outlet in the upstairs childcare space, and all of the cable plug ins were missing protective covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, bedbug/flea killer was left out on the upstairs windowsill, hand sanitizer was located on the welcome tables upstairs and downstairs, paint cans were left out upstairs, Clorox bleach was on the floor in the upstairs office, Clorox wipes were left on the cubbies in the main space downstairs. The door to the storage closet located in the downstairs girls bathroom containing several cleaning products was left unlocked. Glade spray was located on the welcome counter downstairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provider will place all toxic materials in locked closet. Dispose of empty paint cans. Locked storage closet at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, a Chinese Evergreen plant was located on a shelf near the entrance of the building in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2024): “Provider placed plant in office during inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
On 12/5/24, there was evident of an insect infestation at the facility. Dead bugs were found on the floors of each childcare space, in the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, and on the toy shelf in the infant room. Dead bugs were also observed on the windowsills in the main downstairs childcare space. Bedbug/flea spray was left out on the upstairs windowsill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Prior to provider occupying building, evidence suggested past bug problem. Provider has not seen more evidence since then. Provider will do a general cleaning of vacant facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, the thermostat on the first floor read 62 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat located on the second floor read 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “The temperature at facility is now registering at 65 degrees or above which will be maintained by turning heat on prior to opening for the business day.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, two first aid kits were accessible to children. One was located on the windowsill of the back windows on the first floor, and the second was located on a table near the entrance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provider will place first-aid kit on hook up high.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.102(a)
On 12/55/24, during the initial inspection, several areas were observed to be dirty. Those areas are as follows: The floors, carpets, and rugs on the second floor, the computers and computer table. There were dead bugs located on surfaces throughout the facility, the fan attached to the wall in the infant room was covered in dust and there was a tall, full garbage can located in the outdoor play space. Several areas of the facility were observed to be in disrepair. Those areas are as follows: flickering lights in the main childcare space, the infant classroom, and the upstairs classroom, rusty screws protruding from three of the cribs, a broken cabinet door on the right side of the sink in the upstairs boys bathroom, and an outlet that is not completely attached to the wall in the upstairs girls bathroom. Several areas of the facility were observed to have visible hazards. Those areas are as follows: the cubbies in the first-floor infant space, the first-floor main childcare space, and the upstairs were not bolted to the wall. There were scissors on top of the cubbies near the facility entrance. Tall tube light bulbs were leaned up against cubbies near the entrance. Screws were…
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Center will have general cleaning including floors and play yard and trash. Cabinet will be placed back on. Outlet will be attached back. All things in disrepair mentioned above will be repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toilet and sinks proper height 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(e)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no step stool in the downstairs bathroom by the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Place step stool in bathroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no hand washing signs above any of the sinks and diapering areas stating that facility persons and children should wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Replace current handwashing sign with new sign that reads wash hands before eating and after toileting.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Fixed space heater approved 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(b)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no written approval of the installation and use of the fixed space heater that is located in the girls bathroom on the first floor.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provide written approval by local fire safety professional.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Hazardous toys and equipment 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(g)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no certificate of compliance for the cribs on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2024): “Provider provided inspector with certificate of compliance during inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, toys on the toy shelves were left in their plastic packaging. There were styrofoam pieces left of a table in the upstairs classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provider will take new toys out of it's box and have toys available and safe for kids to play with. All styrofoam will be removed from the classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, the refrigerator in the infant room did not have a thermometer in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provider will put thermometer in fridge during inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
On 12/5/24, evacuation route postings were not posted in the infant classroom, the back of the main childcare space, and the upstairs childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Place evacuation plan copy at exits and other needed spaces.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection a copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Provider will give inspector a copy of general Liability Policy.”
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.

About this center

Capacity 116 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 2, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Clearfield Academy LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257498
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Common questions

Has Clearfield Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 3, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Clearfield Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Clearfield 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 Clearfield Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 2, 2025. 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 Clearfield Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Clearfield Academy LLC last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Clearfield Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Clearfield Academy LLC.

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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