Excellence Early Learning Academy
Excellence Early Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 16 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 50 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 50). 31 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,158 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, staff person #1 was alone with 4 children in care at the facility.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, outlets in Room 1 were missing protective receptacle covers.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, a Ziploc bag filled with medications and ointment, epi-pens, Ajax and a Lysol cleaning product were under an unlocked changing table in Room 1.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, the ceiling tiles in the hallway outside of the classrooms were stained.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, the toilet and sink in the children's restroom were dirty.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, there was a green chair with a broken arm rest that had sharp edges in the outdoor playspace.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, there was no medication log on file at the facility for child #1.
On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, the fire drill log at the facility had not been updated since 1-16-2026.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was left alone with 2 children in care and did not have Pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was left alone with 2 children in care and did not have the following clearances on file: Criminal (State Police), DHS FBI and an NSOR.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles in the hallway of the facility were stained. The outdoor play space contained branches sticking out and trash.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the pack n play in Room 2 was stained.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment or documentation of a TB.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the fire drill log only displayed testing for 1-16-2026 and did not show testing conducted from the previous year at least once every 60 days.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were not signed by the operator and parent.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #5 and #6 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #5 and #6 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admission was not on the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify which services are to be considered as extra.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain written proof showing that parents received the original agreement form.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #5 and #6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #5 and #6 did not include the special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include a policy number. The emergency contact form of children #5 and #6 did not include health insurance or a policy number.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the release person's address.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, an individual record (emergency contact form) was not established for children #5 and #6.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parent consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include proof of education.
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On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no evidence was presented to the certification representative of facility person #1 having been trained on the emergency plan.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the fencing in the outdoor play area that separated the safe space for play from the unsafe space for play was incomplete, and missing a door/part of the fence.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted anywhere in the facility.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no first aid kit was located in Classroom #2.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the first-aid kit located in the changing area of Classroom #1 did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no signs were posted near the bathroom sink, or the changing area sink that stated that facility persons and children shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the sensory board in classroom #1 contained a toy with exposed bolts. In addition, the outdoor play area contained plants growing in between the fence that presented pinch points, rough edges, and splinters.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no evidence of facility person #1 having a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service was provided.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were appropriately determined and communicated to the children and parents in writing.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posed by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the operator presented no evidence that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no evidence of the operator notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility was presented.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no copy of general liability insurance was presented to the certification representative. When the Certification Representative inquired about the insurance, they were told that general liability insurance has not yet been obtained for the facility.
On 08/21/25, the written plan of daily activities was posted in the group space for Classroom #1 & #2.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the file of facility person #1 did not include a written report of an initial health assessment including documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the file of facility person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 08/21/25, no information on how to access the regulations in Chapter 3270 and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was posted in the facility.
“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.) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $28.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.00 | $26.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $24.00 |
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 Excellence Early Learning Academy 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 Jul 23, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, staff person #1 was alone with 4 children in care at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Excellence Early Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Excellence Early Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Excellence Early Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 3, 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 Excellence Early Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,158 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Excellence Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Jul 23, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Excellence Early Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $52.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Excellence Early Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Excellence Early 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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