Deans Early Education Academy
Deans Early Education Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. There was no copy of application on file for FBI clearance.
On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 12/8/2022.
On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of the Health and Safety 1 hour update.
On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of being trained in Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain evidence of being reviewed and updated at least once in a 6 month period, the forms were dated 6/13/2023.
On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 contained verification of education from a foreign country that was translated but not evaluated. The file of Staff #4 contained a letter verifying education from a foreign country that stated staff attended school.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 and did not include for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETED REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING TOPICS BEFORE A CHILD CARE STAFF CAN CARE FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED.
DURING THE RENEWALINSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED ROOM #3 HAD CHILDREN'S TOY AND PLAY EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE ROOM AND WAS NOT SET UP FOR CHILD CARE SPACE
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED NO OUTLET COVERS PLACED IN THE BOOKWORM CLASSROOM #5 ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE LITTLE RACERS BATHROOM EXCEEDED 110 DEGREES F (TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 130 DEGREES F)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS NOT DATED WITHIN A 24 MONTH PERIOD (DATED 08.08.2019).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 08, 2022, THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING CERTFICATE REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS NOT DATED WITHIN A 60 MONTH PERIOD (DATED 06.13.16),
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO STAFF PERSON #2 SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND DHS REGULATIONS WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCTION USED BY PARENTS.
“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) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.58 | $49.88 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.26 | $46.28 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.95 | $42.90 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.93 | $40.07 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.14 | $34.88 |
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 Deans Early Education Academy 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 Jan 18, 2024 (background checks): “On January 18, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. There was no copy of application on file for FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Deans Early Education Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Deans Early Education Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Deans Early Education Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 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 Deans Early Education Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Deans Early Education Academy last inspected?
Dec 11, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Deans Early Education Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.58 for newborn, $59.58 for infant, $56.26 for young toddler, $52.95 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Deans Early Education Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Deans LLC.
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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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