Jones School of Early Excellence
Jones School of Early Excellence is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 53 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety. All 4 came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
On 8-26-2026 during an Initial inspection, the water temperature in the children's restroom was 116° F
On 8-26-2026 during an Initial inspection, the corners of the wall mirror in Room 3 (Toddler C) were sharp.
On 8-26-2026 during an Initial inspection, the health assessments of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
On 8-26-2026 during an Initial inspection, the health assessments of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
“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) | $95.00 | $75.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $95.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $79.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $77.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
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 Jones School of Early Excellence had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Jones School of Early Excellence?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Jones School of Early Excellence since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
When was Jones School of Early Excellence last inspected?
Aug 26, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Jones School of Early Excellence cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $95.00 for newborn, $95.00 for infant, $79.00 for young toddler, $77.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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