Elevated Scholars Learning Academy
Elevated Scholars Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 26 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (9 of 26). All 26 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,144 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, identified as the director, hired (see code sheet) contained a PA criminal clearance dated 5/19/21 and child abuse dated 6/3/21 which is more than 60 months old. The file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not have documentation that emergency plan training was received.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 there were no handwashing signs posted in the bathroom.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 facility did not have any highchairs.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the refrigerator temperature read 50°.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 room #2 was observed being used as storage instead of measured childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 provider unable to produce documentation that fire drills were conducted every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 evacuation routes were not posted in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 provider was unable to test fire detection system. Annual testing documentation was dated 5/23/25.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 director was not present and cannot work in a childcare position due to CPSL violations.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a fee agreement.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not specify date of admission.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include two written nonfamily references.
During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training certificate.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
The rear playroom stairs had three steps and lacked a handrail.
Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#2) (#3-corrected)
One facility person's health assessment did not include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within 12 months prior to the date of initial employment in accordance with 3270.151(a). (#1)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down. shelter-in place and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
The facility lacked a qualified director. The record of the person identified as the facility director did not contain written verification of education and experience for their director position.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $46.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $42.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $42.00 |
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 Elevated Scholars Learning Academy 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 Jul 22, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, identified as the director, hired (see code sheet) contained a PA criminal clearance dated 5/19/21 and child abuse dated 6/3/21 which is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Elevated Scholars Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Elevated Scholars Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Elevated Scholars Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,144 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Elevated Scholars Learning Academy last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Elevated Scholars Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Elevated Scholars Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Elevated Scholars Learning Academy.
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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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