Givers of Knowledge Academy INC
Givers of Knowledge Academy INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 81 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 13). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that an electrical outlet on the right-side wall of Front Room #1 lacked a protective cover.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the lighting fixture in the girls' restroom in the front child care space did not function.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #3 did not include a record of the child's immunization status or vaccine history.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Records for Child #1, Child #2, #3 and #4 were missing initial health reports. The Child Record for Child#2 was also missing an updated health report.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #2 did not specify a date of admission.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Rear Room #5 were not reviewed or updated at least once in a 6-month period.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.
During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education and experience.
During Initial Inspection on 09/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During Initial Inspection on 09/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have verification of education and experience that meets the necessary qualifications in their corresponding staff records.
During Initial Inspection on 09/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have a home address stored within their corresponding staff records.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.83 | $67.83 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $67.83 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $40.00 |
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 Givers of Knowledge Academy INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Givers of Knowledge Academy INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Givers of Knowledge Academy INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Givers of Knowledge Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 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 Givers of Knowledge Academy INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Givers of Knowledge Academy INC last inspected?
Apr 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Givers of Knowledge Academy INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Givers of Knowledge Academy INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Givers Of Knowledge Academy INC.
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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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