Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount
215 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 · Philadelphia County
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 1
Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 144 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 30 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
9
Core-safety citations
21
Other citations
8
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
6
Records & paperwork
6
Training & qualifications
5
Background checks
3
Health & medication
3
Staff ratios
2
Supervision
2
Child protection
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Aug 31, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the facility's fire detection system being tested or inspected.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “Provider will obtain and produce documentation showing the facility fire detection system being tested or inspected.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing PA State Police clearance in the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Provider will obtain the missing clearance from Staff 1. Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the clearance is submitted.”
Citation
Sep 25, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessment in the file of Child 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2024): “Provider will obtain the health assessment for the file of Child 1.”
Citation
Sep 25, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessment in the file of Staff 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2024): “Provider will obtain the health assessment for the file of Staff 2.”
Citation
Sep 25, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing references in the file of Staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2024): “Provider will obtain the two references for the file of Staff 1.”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the unannounced complaint investigation dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was a 1:11 staff/child ratio in the preschool room upstairs on second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Director brought the extra child with her so that the staff/child ratio requirements were compliant.”
Citation
Jun 2, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet upstairs in the dining area did not have a protective receptacle cover on it, and it was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “Director put a receptacle cover in the exposed electrical outlet.”
Citation
Jun 2, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint in the green room, blue room upstairs and the orange room downstairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Will have maintenance person fix and repaint the walls as necessary.”
Citation
Jun 2, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023 certification representative viewed staff person #1 personnel file, and staff person #1 has not completed The Mandated Reporter Training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented Mandated Reporter Training on file being dated 7/22/2015.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by has another primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff members available to supervise staff person…”
Citation
Aug 30, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON AUGUST 30, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Will have staff submit an updated health assessment signed by a physician that staff person is free from communicable disease and is suitable for working in child care facility”
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Citation
Aug 30, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWALINSPECTION ON AUGUST 30TH, 2022, STAFF PERSON #1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR DATE OF HIRE (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person #1 will have until 09.23.22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility…”
Citation
Aug 30, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON AUGUST 30, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, AND #4, DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION PERFORMANCE OF ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “Will have staff submit verification of child care experience by 09.02.22”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
ON DECEMBER 1, 2021, DOCUMENTS REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 (HIRE DATE 09/22/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERITFICATE WITHIN 45 DAYS OF HIRE MUST BE MET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2021): “Staff person was removed on 12/02/2021 by close of business.”
Required to report/Child abuse reporting 55 Pa. Code §3270.19(a)/3270.19(b)
ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 USED A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARDS TWO CHILDREN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AT THE FACILITY. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 GRIPPED A CHILD UP BY THE BACK OF A SHIRT AND HIT ANOTHER CHILD ON THE HAND. STAFF PERSON # 6 STATED THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE BROUGHT TO THE FACILITIES ATTENTION WHICH PROMPTED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION. PER STAFF PERSON # 6 THE ALLEGATIONS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CHILDLINE AS MANDATED BY CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Facility will call ChildLine and make a report. Will make a report that another staff member made a report of calling Childline for an incident.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:45 AM, CHILD # 1 WAS OBSERVED ASLEEP IN THE BACK SECTION OF THE INFANT CLASSROOM WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON AT ALL TIMES. STAFF PERSON # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 WERE IN THE FRONT SECTION OF THE INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TWELVE CHILDREN. THE CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR ASKED STAFF PERSON #1, 2, 3, AND 4 IF THEY WERE ABLE TO SEE CHILD # 1 FROM WHERE THEY WERE SITTING/STANDING ALL STAFF STATED THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO SEE THE CHILD SLEEPING IN THE CRIB.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Child Abuse and reporting training will be taken through better kid care for all staff.”
No physical punishment /No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)
ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 USED A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARDS TWO CHILDREN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AT THE FACILITY. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 GRIPPED A CHILD UP BY THE BACK OF A SHIRT AND HIT ANOTHER CHILD ON THE HAND. STAFF PERSON # 6 STATED THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE BROUGHT TO THE FACILITIES ATTENTION WHICH PROMPTED AN INVESTIGATION. PER STAFF PERSON # 6 THE ALLEGATIONS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CHILDLINE AS MANDATED BY CPSL. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 USED HAS USED DEMEANING LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 MADE COMMENTS IN FRONT OF CHILDREN "HE'S SO BAD" AND HAS YELLED AT CHILDREN AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “This facility does not condone physical or verbal abuse. Any allegations will be reported. We were not made aware of any of these allegations prior to this report.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 (HIRE DATE 06/14/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE. A COPY OF REQUEST FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE WAS INCLUDED. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERITFICATE ON FILE WITHIN 45-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT WAS NOT MET. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 3 (HIRE DATE 09/22/2021) DID NOT NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE OR COPY OF REQUEST FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERITFICATE OR COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT MET. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 7 (HIRE DATE 10/22/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE OR A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE OR A COPY…
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “Provider will ensure that we comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff secured clearances and returned to work.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:42 AM, THE CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR OBSERVED STAFF # 7 ALONE IN THE FRONT MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WITH NINE CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A OLDER TODDLER TWO YEAR OLD CHILD. STAFF PERSON # 13 STATED SHE WAS IN THE GROUP WITH STAFF PERSON # 7 BUT STEPPED OUT OF THE ROOM FOR A SECOND.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider disputes the validity of this claim. While in the presence of the certification representatives, Staff #7 experienced a medical emergency and went to the bathroom to vomit while the Director stepped in for her. The inspection was paused until Staff #7 returned. Provider will continue to…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE NINE CHILDREN (YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A YOUNG TODDLER,ONE YEAR OLD CHILD) IN THE ORANGE ROOM LEFT, MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON # 4 AND # 9. UPON REQUEST TO NAME THE CHILDREN IN THEIR ASSIGNED GROUPS STAFF PERSON # 4 STATED THERE WERE NO GROUPS AND NAMED ALL CHILDREN, STAFF PERSON # 9 STATED SHE WAS NOT ASSIGNED A GROUP BUT KNEW SOME OF THE CHILDRENS NAMES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider indicated that Staff #9 was a substitute teacher from an agency who had just arrived in the building when the certification representative arrived. She was introduced to the students but because the director was meeting for the 3rd unannounced visit of 2021, the groups had not yet been not…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING PRODUCED FOR STAFF PERSON # 8, 9 AND 10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “Provider partially disputes the reporting of this complaint. Operator indicated that the files were kept electronically and could be printed. Certification representative replied that the document must be kept in the file and the violation could not be corrected on site. Files were printed and…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET WAS MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE FRONT GREEN ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider will ensure protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Item was corrected on site.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS EXPOSED SHARP METAL ON THE FLOOR HEATING UNIT IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT BLUE CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider disputes the validity of this claim. Nothing has changed about our heating system throughout our presence in this location. Building is in good repair and is inspected on a regular basis to hazards. The heating system was inspected and is in good repair.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT GREEN CHILD CARE SPACE, ON THE WALL IN THE PRESCHOOL BLUE CLASSROOM AND IN THE BATHRROM ADAJENT TO THE BLUE ROOM ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider will ensure paint is not peeled or damaged. It was explained to certification representative that artwork had just been removed from the walls and was being reinstalled before her arrival. The area was painted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
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)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider will ensure a facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 10 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider will ensure an adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON #12 PARTICIPATED IN FIRE-SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD. (LAST TRAINING IN THE RECORD DATED 10/16/2018)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “Provider disputes the validity of this claim. The document was in the file. The DHS Fire Safety Training was completed on 6/15/21 and therefore still valid. A copy was provided to the Certification Rep.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 8 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERRFORMING. (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR) ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE PRODUCED WAS NOT CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider will ensure education and experience qualifications are met. Certification Representative indicated the violation could not be corrected on site as the documents were present but not in file as #8 was a new hire who started that day. The information has been sent.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FRONT GREEN ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider disputes the validity of this claim. Upon entering for inspection, the certification representative was shown a copy of all room schedules on the front desk as they were in the process of being updated. Director specifically asked if they she needed to hang them back up and was told no.…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE FOR CHILD # 1 WHO WAS PRESENT AND RECEIVING CARE IN THE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “The document was in use at the front desk to contact a parent. Certification representative indicated that this was not an item that could be corrected on site. The document was placed in the classroom after the parent was called.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Oct 22, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 10 DID NOT INLCUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. THERE WAS ONE REFERENCE IN THE RECORD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Provider disputes the validity of this claim. The document was present in an email and printed but was still acknowledged as a violation. The document has been printed and placed in the file.”
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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Violation found
Jun 2, 2023
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Nov 2, 2021
Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $60.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
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
Capacity
144 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through
Oct 8, 2026 (renewal pending)
Operator
LMV Management 2 LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 804-9664
State certificate #
CER-00246114
Common questions
Has Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Aug 18, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing PA State Police clearance in the file of Staff 1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 6, 2022. 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 Literacy Academy at Fairmount compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount last inspected?
Aug 31, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is LMV Management 2 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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