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Early Life Academy Willard Elementary

1930 E Elkhart St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Early Life Academy Willard Elementary is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 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 #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 1, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 11
Health & medication 4
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 3

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed record did not include out of State Sex Offender Registry Clearance, out of State Criminal History Clearance and out of State Child Abuse & Neglect Registry Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Administrator will ensure that any staff member who have lived out of state will complete their out of state clearances Staff #3 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until out of state clearances are obtained.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
Certification reviewed child #1 record and observed initial health report examination was not included in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2024): “Obtain health assessment”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Director will have parent review and sign emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed emergency contact forms were not present in a childcare space for children receiving care in rooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and in the cafeteria area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “A copy of the emergency contact forms will be put in staff first aid bags.”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the transportation plan was not displayed in rooms #1, #2, #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Place transportation plan in all rooms”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Have parent fill review and sign”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Have guardian review and sign”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Certification reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Obtain health assessment”
Citation Sep 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Have staff take training”
Core safety Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance from the Department of Human Services or NSOR certificate. No application for clearance on file. The file reviewed for staff person #3 contained a child abuse clearance more than 60 months old. No application for new clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “Staff person #1 and # 3 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain health assessment documenting that staff was free from communicable disease. The file reviewed for staff #2 did not contain initial health assessment required prior to providing direct care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2024): “Staff will obtain health assessments”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain PQAS approved first aid/cpr training. Staff person #3 did not contain current first aid/cpr certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2024): “Staff person#3 is paired with a staff person who has a current first aid/cpr certification. Staff person #1 will be sent to a training that is PQAS approved.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain PCP information. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not contain PCP address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Director will have the parent fill out the emergency contact fully.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage information. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not contain child's policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Director will have parents fill out their child's emergency contact form in its entirety.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 01/24/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not specify name, address, and telephone number of designated release person(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Director will have parents complete emergency contact detailing name, address, and telephone number foe designated release person.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 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 01/25/24 the file reviewed for child #2 contained fee agreement and emergency contact form that was not updated within 6-month period. Forms reviewed dated 04/11/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Director will have parents review and update any changes for fee agreement form.”
Citation Jan 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “Staff member will obtain another written non family reference”
Core safety Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include an FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2023): “Provider will obtain the required clearance for staff #2.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 child files and the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment or list of immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Provider will obtain a health assessment and record of immunizations for child #1.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “Provider will obtain a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method for staff #2.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2023): “Provider will have staff #2 trained in the 10 hr health and safety training and supervised at all times until the training has been completed.”

“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.) $86.40 $43.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $86.40 $43.20

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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 24, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Early Life Academy
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:45 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 992-2162
State certificate # CER-00246284
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Common questions

Has Early Life Academy Willard Elementary had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 10, 2024 (background checks): “Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed record did not include out of State Sex Offender Registry Clearance, out of State Criminal History Clearance and out of State Child Abuse & Neglect Registry…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Early Life Academy Willard Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Early Life Academy Willard Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Early Life Academy Willard Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 4, 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 Early Life Academy Willard Elementary compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #660 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 Early Life Academy Willard Elementary last inspected?

Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Early Life Academy Willard Elementary cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $86.40 for young school-age, $86.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Early Life Academy Willard Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Life Academy.

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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