Joshuas Academy
Joshuas Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 12). 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 #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 did not include the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child # 1did not include a health report and record of immunized status.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 9/13/23.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that there was no written record of fire drills maintained on file at the facility
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that there was no emergency contact form submitted for child #2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, and child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include consents for minor first Aid and emergency medical care.
At the time of the inspection on 6/3/25, staff person 2 had an expired State Police Clearance (dated 3/23/19), an expired Child Abuse Clearance (dated 11/22/17), a Department of Education FBI Clearance and was missing the NSOR and Mandated Reporter Training.
At the time of the inspection, Staff person 1 and Staff person 2 were missing their Health assessment, including the results of a TB test.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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 Joshuas Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 16, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 did not include the disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Joshuas Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Joshuas Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Joshuas Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 6, 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 Joshuas Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Joshuas Academy last inspected?
Oct 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Joshuas Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Joshuas Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Adjoa C Idun.
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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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