Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy
Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 138 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of inspection, the coat cubbies in room #10 were not mounted to the wall to prevent them from being a falling hazard to children.
At time of inspection, children # 1-3 did not have current copy of immunization records or exemption letters from their parent documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of the fire detection systems annual inspection documented at facility.
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have annual fire safety training completed and documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 (needs 1 hour) and staff person #2 (needs 12 hours) did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, there was a missing electrical outlet cover and outlet plate in the downstairs older toddler room with exposed wires that could pose a hazard to children in care in this space.
Staff person #1 who lived out of state (TX) within the last 5 years did not have required out of state clearances documented in her record.
At time of inspection, the wooden cubbies at the end of the upstairs hallway and in the cubbies in the first section of the basement preschool classroom were not mounted to prevent them from falling over and becoming a hazard to the children in care.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 had a foreign degree that was not evaluated to determine if their education level meets the qualifications for group supervisor.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 01/30/23, cert rep observed room 2, room 10 and bathroom on the 2nd floor failed to have posted hand washing signs addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 4 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 1 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $52.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $49.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $39.40 |
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 Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy 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 Jan 25, 2024 (background checks): “Staff person #1 who lived out of state (TX) within the last 5 years did not have required out of state clearances documented in her record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 28, 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 Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy last inspected?
Dec 11, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Masjidullah Early Childcare Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Naml.
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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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