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Milestones Enrichment Academy

1852 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Milestones Enrichment Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 34 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 34). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Aug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
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
Records & paperwork 9
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 3
Background checks 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #2 is missing state criminal history
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Provider will suspend staff #2 from work and will not return until they obtain their state criminal history clearance”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Outside Walkways 55 Pa. Code §3270.63/3270.64
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there was a lot of debris, weeds, loose fencing with nails protruding through the board's, small rocks, pieces of flooring and a central air unit that was exposed to children in the outdoor play space.,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “Provider will repair the fencing, remove exposed nails, make the central air unit inaccessible, and clean up the outdoor play space to be safe for the children in care.”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the basement exit was dirty with spider webs, and other debris
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will clean the egress area.”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file of staff #2 did not include the 10 hr. health and safety training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 obtain the 10-hr. health and safety training”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's file, and the emergency contact form does not include health insurance coverage for child #1
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Provider will obtain the health insurance information for child #2 and put it on the emergency contact/parental consent form”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 didn't have an address for the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Provider will have the parents for child #1 and child #2 put the addresses for the release people on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's file, and the emergency contact form for child #1 didn't have a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Provider will get the parent of child #1 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #2”
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and both staff #1 and #2 have not obtained the annual minimum of 12 hours of training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will have staff #1 and #2 take 12 hrs. of training as required.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children when an emergency has ended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
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Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped/peeling paint or plaster around the bathroom sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider repair the caulk/paint surrounding the bathroom sink.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the physical forms for child #4 and child #5 did not have a physician's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will obtain physical forms for child #4 and child #5 that include a physician's signature.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, and child # 3 did not have a flu vaccination and child # 4 did not include a pneumococcal immunization and there was no record of an exemption on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will have the parents of child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 have their children get the required immunizations.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will obtain a physical form that includes a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease for child #5.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will conduct an emergency frill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will write and send an annual notification to their local traffic authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a record on file.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022 and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will add the identification and prevention of Child Maltreatment to the Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy and keep it on file at the facility and provider will update the emergency plan to include to include the continuity of operations.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will provide a staff evaluation for staff #1.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #5 didn't have an address for the release persons,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will have the parents for child #1 and child #5 put the address for the release people on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Aug 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 12 annual childcare training hrs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Provider will have staff #1 take 5 additional childcare training hrs. so that they will have the 12 annual hrs. as required.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN PRESENTED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT STATE A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND INSTRUCTION FOR HOW TO SAFETLY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Provider has included information on how to inform parents that the emergency has ended as well as instructions on how to be reunited with their children.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Space safe for large muscle activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/14/22, THERE WERE 2 TRASH CANS FILLED WITH DIRTY WATER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE. THERE WAS ALSO A BROKEN TABLE IN THE PLAYSPACE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider has removed all items in the play space that maybe a hazard to children.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/14/22, THERE WERE TOXICS (BLEACH, FABULOSO) IN AN UNLOCKED CLOSED IN THE BASEMENT, ACCESSIBLE TO CHILREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Provider has placed a new lock on the door.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/14/22, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOM MEASURED 118 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider has purchased a thermometer to check the water temperature daily.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)/3270.134(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED STAFF 1 FAIL TO WASH CHILD'S HANDS AFTER CHANGING THE CHILD'S DIAPER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider has reviewed the proper instructions for diapering and handwashing with the staff person.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THERE WERE DIRTY TOYS (SMALL COLORFUL BALLS), ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider removed all dirty toys from the outdoor play space.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THERE WERE NUMEROUS SMALL BLACK PLASTIC PIECES LESS THAN 1 INCH IN DIAMETER IN THE OUTDOOR SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider will have all plastic pieces removed from the outdoor play space.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, OBSERVED OF THE CHILDRENS MAT WITH FOAM EXPOSED, ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider has removed any mats in which foam is exposed.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/14/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN PRESENTED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT STATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN FOR ACCOMMODATING INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Provider has included accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN PRESENTED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT STATE THE LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider has included a procedure for lock down.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD 1 DID NOT STATE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING DISABILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The provider has asked the parent to include (N/A) for disability.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The Certificate of Occupancy will be available when needed. The Certificate of compliance will also be available.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/14/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE WHERE THE REGULATIONS INFORMATION AND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The Certificate of Compliance was posted. Provider has included information for parents to access the regulations and appropriate regional child care office.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 21 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 28, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Carlita Hampton
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00259158
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Common questions

Has Milestones Enrichment 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 Oct 8, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #2 is missing state criminal history” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Milestones Enrichment Academy?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Milestones Enrichment Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Milestones Enrichment Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 28, 2019. 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 Milestones Enrichment Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Milestones Enrichment Academy last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Milestones Enrichment Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Carlita Hampton.

Certified centers nearby

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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