Extraordinary Scholars Academy
Extraordinary Scholars Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24, the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough the facility and noticed the handwashing posted did not include before eating and after toileting.
The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #1,2,3 and 4.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #2,3 and 4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON 2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON 2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
“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) | $80.25 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.25 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.31 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.31 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.96 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $41.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $41.60 |
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 Extraordinary Scholars 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 Mar 30, 2023 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Extraordinary Scholars Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Extraordinary Scholars Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Extraordinary Scholars Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 26, 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 Extraordinary Scholars Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Extraordinary Scholars Academy last inspected?
Apr 10, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Extraordinary Scholars Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.25 for newborn, $80.25 for infant, $75.31 for young toddler, $75.31 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Extraordinary Scholars Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Extraordinary Scholars Academy 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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