New Achievers Academy
2601 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA 19137 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
1 complaint investigation found violations
Keystone STAR 2
New Achievers Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 34). 4 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 #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4
Core-safety citations
30
Other citations
6
Inspections
1
Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 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
Records & paperwork
13
Building & playground safety
7
Background checks
3
Food & feeding
3
Emergency preparedness
3
Health & medication
2
Training & qualifications
2
Staff ratios
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26: 1. Staff person #1, who currently presides in New Jersey, does not out of state clearances completed within the last 60 months as per announcement C-25-01- CPSL Requirements. 2. Staff person #2, did not have an NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “Out of state clearances have been applied for Staff person #1 for the state of New Jersey. NSOR has been resubmitted for staff person #2.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, the cribs in the infant room did not have labels for use by specific children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “All cribs have been labeled with infants names on them.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2026
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, the refrigerated nursers and bottles for child #1 were not labelled with his name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “All milk bottles in the fridge have been labeled.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26, the operator did not have verification that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and the county EMA (Emergency Management Agency).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “Emergency Plan was updated and sent to the local municipality and county EMA.”
Citation
Sep 16, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/25, the changing station mattress in the Infant Room was torn and in poor condition.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “The infant classroom changing mat was replaced with a new changing mat.”
Citation
Sep 16, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/25, there was no written plan of Daily Activities posted in the Infant childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Daily activity schedule had been posted in the requested classroom.”
Citation
Sep 16, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection on 9/16/25, the Young Toddler and Preschool childcare spaces did not have Transportation Plans posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “Transportation plan was posted inside the Young Toddler classroom.”
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Play space - 65 square feet/child 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(b)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, there were 8 children in the outside play area that has a max capacity of 4 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “Moving forward we will make sure to only have 4 children in the play space.”
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, there was a piece of broken wood and a trampoline sound mat that was not in good repair sitting underneath the trampoline.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “The broken piece of wood which was on the floor was disposed of and the trampoline was taken out from the place area and thrown out.”
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, the capacity (7) for the Older Toddler area/Classroom 2 was exceeded. All the children except for infants where in this area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “We will stay within our established capacity for all classrooms.”
Show 24 older citations
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space where he was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2024): “The emergency contact was put inside the binder in the classroom for child #1.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/23, staff person #1 did not have an NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “The NSOR was resubmitted and has been received by the department. We are just waiting for the results to be mailed back to us.”
Citation
Sep 20, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/23, the provider did not have soap in the first-aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “The soap was added to the first aid kit and the violation was corrected on site.”
Citation
Sep 20, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/23: 1. There was an unwound hose near the entrance of the outside play area. 2. Signage in the outside play area was falling down and in poor repair. 3. The wall on the left of the main childcare space had peeling paint/plaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “The sign which was falling off was rehung and the violation was corrected on site. The hose was wrapped back up and hung and the violation was corrected on site. The chipping paint was repaired, and a dry erase board was placed on the wall.”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, emergency plan did not have documentation verifying that plan had been reviewed and/or updated annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Emergency plan has been reviewed and updated”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not contain answer to question #3 assessing staff person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Staff person #3 had health assessment completely filled out”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Food Servings 55 Pa. Code §3270.164
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, meals served to infants and young toddlers had not been cut in smaller portions for children to suitably eat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “All meals for infants and toddlers will be cut in smaller portions”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, written statements giving infants feeding schedules had not been obtained from parents for children present in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Infant feeding schedules were typed and posted”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, facility had not developed a policy on shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma in accordance with federal requirements 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “A policy has been created for shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment, and abusive head trauma in accordance to federal requirements”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection 10/04/22, file of staff person #2 contained Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months old; Mandated Reporter training on file for staff person #2 was dated 08/19/2017
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Mandated Reporter was renewed for staff person #2”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Older Toddler group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Written plan of activities has been posted in older toddler classroom”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, written plan identifying means of transporting child to emergency care and staffing provisions, if necessary, were not posted in Older Toddler group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Plan for transporting child to emergency care has been posted”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, financial agreement form on file for child #1 had not been updated in required six (6) month interval; financial agreement form on file for child #1 was dated 06/08/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Child's financial agreement was signed and reviewed by parent”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, file of staff person #2 did not contain two (2) written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Staff person #2 references were added to staff file”
Citation
Oct 4, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection 10/04/2022, file of staff person #1 did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training; file of staff person #1 contained four (4) hours of annual child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Staff member 12 hours of training has been completed”
Citation
May 3, 2022
Complaint investigation
Records & paperwork
Accommodate a child with special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.17(a)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/3/2022, staff member # 1 admitted to telling the parents of an enrolled child that the child's behavior could not be handled by the staff so the admission contract was terminated after one (1) day of attendance. This is not in accordance with the facility's dismissal policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Explore best practices for children with special needs to make proper accommodations. Give child time to adjust to environment. Speak to parent about interventions.”
Citation
May 3, 2022
Complaint investigation
Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/3/2022, the operator admitted to dismissing a child after one(1) day of attending the child care facility because the staff was not able to address the needs of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Review in detail all polices and procedures with parent at time of enrollment. Have documents signed and ask to make sure parents understand everything.”
Citation
May 3, 2022
Complaint investigation
Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/3/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. The file was found in a shopping bag in the director's office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2022): “Child's file was securely placed inside a locked file cabinet along with the other children files.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. THE CERT REP ALSO OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. STAFF #3 WAS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAT 45 DAYS AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “STAFF #1 AND #2 WILL PROVIDE THEIR MISSING CLEARANCE VERIFICATION. STAFF #1 AND #2 WILL NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED CLEARANCES ARE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.”
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE 1-2 YEAR OLD ROOM WAS OUT OF RATIO WITH 6 CHILDREN TO 1 STAFF PERSON.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “THE OPERATOR MOVED THE 1 YEAR OLD TO THE INFANT ROOM AND THE ROOM WAS LEFT WITH FIVE 2 YEAR OLDS TO 1 STAFF.”
Citation
Feb 25, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1, 2, & 3 DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN VERIFICATION THAT THEY WERE TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “THE STAFF WILL BE TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND WILL SIGN A FORM TO DOCUMENT THE DATE THE TRAINING WAS RECIEVED.”
Citation
Feb 25, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THEIR FIRE SYSTEM AND DID NOT CONDUCT TESTING AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS ON THE SYSTEM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL TEST THE FIRE SYSTEM ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS. THE OPERATOR WILL WRITE AN ATTESTATION LETTER IN LIEU OF THE PROOF OF PURCHASE.”
Citation
Feb 25, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE IN CHILDCARE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AT THE FACILITY.”
Citation
Feb 25, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF THEIR EDUCATION ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THER EDUCATION.”
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Violation found
May 3, 2022
Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $59.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $40.00 |
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
Capacity
34 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Oct 12, 2027
Operator
New Achievers Academy Corp
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 437-7071
State certificate #
CER-00262127
Common questions
Has New Achievers 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 Sep 11, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/26: 1. Staff person #1, who currently presides in New Jersey, does not out of state clearances completed within the last 60 months as per announcement C-25-01- CPSL Requirements. 2.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about New Achievers Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is New Achievers Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 25, 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 New Achievers Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was New Achievers Academy last inspected?
Sep 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does New Achievers Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs New Achievers Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is New Achievers Academy Corp.
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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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