Lamont Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, the Tuberculin Skin results on the Staff Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 were unclear.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, verification of the completion of an Annual Emergency Drill was not documented and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 staff person #1 had an expired Child Abuse Mandated Reporter's training certificate. Staff person #2 had a PA Criminal Clearance without the record/attachment.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 The operator did not have a plan of continuity of operations in the event of an emergency in the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency plan did not have lock-down procedure included in the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency contact forms in the classroom did not have a date or parent signature attesting to the accuracy of the information.
During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police Clearance that was incomplete, PA State Police Clearance on file stated "Request Under Review"; FBI Clearance on file for staff person #1 did not contain all required documents (RAP Sheet). File for staff person #2 did not contain requests for and/or completed required clearances for staff person to be able to work in a child care setting nor verification of completed Mandated Reporter training; file of staff person #2 only contained request for NSOR clearance.
During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education, previous child care experience nor required trainings for staff person to work in a child care setting (emergency plan training/health and safety training/pediatric first aid and CPR).
During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment showing staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.
During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve as a facility person.
On May 2, 2023 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1,3,4, and 5 were missing updated physical health exams.
On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire drill log did not obtain record of testing of the fire detection system each 30 days.
On May 2, 2023, during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1, 2, 4 and 5 agreement form was missing an admission date.
On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 file was missing Emergency plan training.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that 1 staff was present in the young toddler room with six children youngest child 13 months old.
On March 22.2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the preschool classroom was out of ratio. AGS and Aide in 1 room with 18 children, AGS was out of room to serve and prepare lunch leaving AIDE alone with 18 children.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #3, were missing updated health examinations.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3, ere missing updated health examinations.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a toddlers sippy cup was not labeled while in the classroom.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the provider was unable to set off fire detection system.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that provider did not have annual letter on file that was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person # 1 First Aid & CPR certificate not an acceptable trainer.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $64.00 | $71.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $71.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $64.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.00 | $64.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $54.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $54.00 |
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 Lamont Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 22, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 staff person #1 had an expired Child Abuse Mandated Reporter's training certificate. Staff person #2 had a PA Criminal Clearance without the record/attachment.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lamont Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lamont Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lamont Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 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 Lamont Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lamont Academy last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Lamont Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $59.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lamont Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hashr Al Baiyinah 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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