Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19144

Lotus Academy

340 E Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Philadelphia County

1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Lotus Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 31 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 31). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

4 Core-safety citations

27 Other citations

7 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

31 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 29, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10

Emergency preparedness 6

Records & paperwork 5

Health & medication 3

Transportation 2

Background checks 2

Staff ratios 1

Supervision 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan was not posted.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The Emergency Plan will be re-printed, labeled and placed in the vestibule of the school main entrance.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in Room 3 did not contain soap.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The appropriate soap for a child care first-aid kit has been ordered and will be included in the first-aid kits upon delivery.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

At the time of the inspection, the dividing bathroom stall walls appeared rusty, and the paint was flaking along the bottom and one of the doors has a piece pulling away from the bottom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The dividing bathroom stall walls will be scraped, primed, and painted. All of the toilet areas, fixtures, and floors will be scrubbed thoroughly and sanitized daily.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and Child 3's files did not contain their immunization record nor an exemption letter.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “Child 1's enrolling parent has submitted and executed a written immunization exemption letter that applies to all of the immunizations and shots that are required for a child in a PA licensed child care center. Child 3's enrolling parent has provide the school with an updated, completed…”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

At the time of the inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The written notification of safe routes will be re-printed, labeled, and placed in the vestibule of the school main entrance.”

Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

At the time of the inspection, Child 2's emergency plan did not contain the enrolling parent's work information.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The enrolling parent's work information for Child 2 has been obtained, and is now recorded on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the Continuity of Operations in their emergency plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2025): “Provider has prepared an addendum to the submitted Emergency Plan, "Continuity of Operations", and will e-mail the document on the above corrected date.”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71

In room 4 The metal heater vents at the top of the heater temperature was measures at 120 degrees. The area on the heater that was missing a cover was measured at 135 degrees.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider has already corrected Violation 4 by having our heating contractor replace the missing radiator cover that exposed the radiator surface which allowed for possible contact with it by one of the students in the classroom. Photos of the necessary repairs to the radiator were e-mailed on the…”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare center.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider will post "Safe Route Notices" in several "conspicuous locations" where Lotus Academy parents and staff can easily see and read them so as to be adequately informed as to the information that is contained in those notice. Photos of the posted notices will be sent as evidence of compliance…”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

At the time of the inspection, the facility didn't have proof of having an annual emergency drill

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2025): “Provider has prepared the report that evidences proof of Lotus Academy's annual emergency drill in the fall of 2024. It will be e-mailed on the above correction date as an addendum to the Emergency Plan that has already been submitted.”

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Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have proof that the Emergency Plan was sent to the required agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Provider corrected Violation 3 via a January 245,2025 e-mail to OEM@phila.gov that was forwarded to you on February 11,2025.”

Citation May 29, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

At the time of the inspection, the bottom part of the bathroom stall dividers, by the toilets, were rough and had what looked to be rust flaking off. One of the bathroom doors liked to be missing the edge piece exposing a rough edge.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “The rough, rusty areas of the bathroom stalls will be sanded and repainted. The edge piece will be replaced or fixed.”

Citation Jan 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)

During the inspection the heating system was not working resulting in the indoor temp to be under 65 degrees F.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “The heater was inspected by a repair person and will be fixed as soon as the needed parts come in.”

Citation Jan 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of the inspection, there was no proof of file that the operator sent the emergency plan to the required agencies.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “The operator sent the emergency plan to the required agencies and had a log as proof.”

Core safety Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance conducted within 60 months (dated 9-24-17).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider has obtained a current PA State Police Clearance for this staff.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the facility did not have a Continuity of Operations plan for the facility in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “Provider has created a continuity of operations plan.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)

During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the records of children #1 and #2 did not include health assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Children #1 and #2 will not return to the facility until complete health assessments are provided by the parent.”

Citation Mar 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)

During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of child #3 did not include a financial agreement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Provider has completed a financial agreement with the child's parent and placed in the child's file.”

Follow-up Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed a broken radiator cover with jagged edged in Room 2. Provider was previously cited for broken radiator cover in room 3 on September 22, 2022. Continued non-compliance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “Provider will repair all areas that are in need of repair.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in room 2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “Provider will repair/repaint all areas of chipped paint.”

Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)

During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative did not observe any play equipment or materials in Room 2 (room contained furniture only - was previously being used as a storage space at the time of inspection on 9/22/22.)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2023): “Provider will obtain play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children in sufficient amounts and variety to preclude long waits for use.”

Follow-up Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, the thermometer placed in the refrigerator in room 3 read at a temperature of 50°F. Provider previously cited for not having a thermometer in the refrigerator in room 3 on 9/22/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Provider has adjusted the refrigerator to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees or less.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Core safety Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.”