Com Academy INC
Com Academy INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 11). 5 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 #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated mandated reporter training. Document dated 4/8/2020. The records of staff person #2 did not include an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL. Document dated 11/21/2019.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain a record of the child's immunized status.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include a current Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated child Service Report. Documents dated 9/6/2024 respectively.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated emergency contact and financial agreement. Documents dated 11/12/2024 and 11/11/2024 respectively.
During the renewal inspection on 10/29/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #4 did not include and updated emergency contact information and financial agreement. Documents dated 8/2023 - 9/2023. The records of child #3 did not contain an updated emergency contact. Document dated 10/7/22.
During the renewal inspection on 10/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an updated health record.
During the renewal inspection on 10/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include the 2022 Health and safety 1-hour update as required by the CCDBG.
During the renewal on 10/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person#1 did not have a fire safety training at least annually. Staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not have an acceptable fire safety training by a fire safety professional.
During the renewal inspection on 10/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include an updated Staff evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 10/5/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include an updated emergency contact and financial agreement form.
“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) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $72.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $64.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $64.00 | $60.00 |
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 Com Academy INC 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 Oct 23, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated mandated reporter training. Document dated 4/8/2020. The records of staff person #2 did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Com Academy INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Com Academy INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Com Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 1, 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 Com Academy INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Com Academy INC last inspected?
Oct 23, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Com Academy INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Com Academy INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Com Academy 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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