Innovative Scholars Academy LLC
Innovative Scholars Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 12 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 17). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed 12/16/2025 staff # 1 and 3 were observed leaving child #4 alone in a bouncy chair rocker alone not being able to hear, see or access the child's whereabouts.
Observed 12/16/2025 there was peeling paint that was chipping no kept from visible hazard from the children in the facility.
Observed 12/16/2025 child # 3 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 3/19/2025.
Observed 12/16/2025 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #2 did not handwash child's hands after being diapered. Also observed staff #1 did not ensure that children hands were washed before eating lunch.
Observed 12/16/2025 staff #2 did not wash their hands before serving children their meals.
Observed 12/16/2025 child # 1 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed 12/16/2025 child #1emergency contact did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Observed 12/16/2025 in child # 1, and 2 file the health insurance information was missing from the emergency contact form.
Observed 12/16/2025 child # 1 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.
Observed 12/16/2025 the emergency contact information for the children were not in the childcare space where children receive care.
Observed 8/6/2022 staff #1 and 2 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Observed 8/6/2025 the tables used in the childcare space where children sit, eat and conduct activities the side rubber protective covering was exposed with sharp wood not in good repair and free from visible hazard.
Observed 8/6/2025 in the childcare traffic area the glass window had a wood board against the window due to the graffiti drawling on the window and used for a protective measure per statement of the provider.
Observed 8/6/2025 the outdoor play spaced had toys that were dirty and not in good condition with dirt and debris covering it.
Observed 8/6/2025 facility did not contain a shaken baby, abusive head trauma or child maltreatment policy written policy on file.
Observed 8/6/2025 Staff person # file 2 did not include the Better Kid Care Health and Safety training by CCDBG at the time of the inspection.
On 8/6/2025 observed facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and 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) | $80.00 | $75.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $65.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.00 | $60.00 |
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 Innovative Scholars Academy LLC 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 Dec 16, 2025 (supervision): “Observed 12/16/2025 staff # 1 and 3 were observed leaving child #4 alone in a bouncy chair rocker alone not being able to hear, see or access the child's whereabouts.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Innovative Scholars Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Innovative Scholars Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Innovative Scholars Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 20, 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 Innovative Scholars Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Innovative Scholars Academy LLC last inspected?
Dec 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Innovative Scholars Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Innovative Scholars Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Innovative 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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