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Next Level Youth Academy

1300 N 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Next Level Youth Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 30). All 30 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 30 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2025 · 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 13
Records & paperwork 7
Emergency preparedness 5
Health & medication 2
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle cover for the electrical outlet in the second-floor gross motor room was missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “The owner placed a protector in the missing electrical outlet during the time of the inspection.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, disinfect spray was observed in the children bathroom accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “The disinfect spray was removed from the bathroom and placed in a locked cabinet.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, Certification observed an extension cord stretched across the toddler classroom for the TV, creating a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “The owner removed the extension cord from the classroom during the renewal inspection.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, the cot observed were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2026): “All cots were labeled to be used by the specific child.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have the required initial health assessment in their individual records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “The health assessment was obtained and placed in the child's record for review.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have specify the date of the child's admission on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “The director will review the emergency contact information with the enrolling parent for signatures and consent.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “The director will review the emergency contact information with the enrolling parent for release person's address.”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2026): “The director will review the emergency contact information with the enrolling parent for signatures and consent.”
Core safety Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
On 4/6/26, during the unannounced inspection, staff confirmed that she was the only staff member present at the facility, supervising three children. The certification representative discussed the applicable regulations with the owner, who confirmed that she was the sole staff member on site and that the director was absent for the day. Staff further stated that she was only assisting for the day and is not a regular staff member at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “The owner acknowledges the requirement that a minimum of two facility persons must be present at all times when two or more children are in care. Staffing schedules have been immediately adjusted to ensure that no staff member is left alone in the facility under any circumstances. The facility has…”
Citation Apr 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
On 4/6/26, during the unannounced inspection, Staff reported that the owner directed them not to allow the certification representative access to the facility to conduct an inspection. Staff permitted the certification representative to speak directly with the owner, who confirmed that he did not want the representative to enter the facility in his absence. The certification representative reviewed the department's regulations regarding required access; however, the owner maintained and confirmed his decision to deny entry.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “The owner has reviewed the departments access requirements an acknowledges that representatives must be granted immediate entry at all times.Staff have been informed that they are authorized and required to allow department representatives access without delay. Written clarification has been…”
Core safety Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the file for Staff person #2 did not contain a completed NSOR verification letter/clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff person #2 NSOR is complete and results were sent back to staff person #2 by Pennsylvania Department Of Human Services. A physical copy of staff person #2 NSOR clearance will be kept in staff person #2 file and will be displayed when the inspector returns.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the copy of the facility's emergency plan presented did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended and how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “A plan was implemented that Director and lead teachers will contact parents/guardians via cell phone & online platform to inform of emergency, pick up arrangements, and offsite location details.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence on file that Staff person #1 was trained on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff person #1 read the emergency plan again and signed the emergency plan acknowledgement form and added it to file. A physical copy will be displayed when the inspector comes back to the facility.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the temperature in the afterschool room on the 2nd floor registered at 64 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The thermostat in after school room was raised and brought temperatures in after school room over 65 F.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the following windows on the second floor were able to open more than 6 inches: window located in the Pre-school 1 room closes to the Circle Time chart; small window located in the middle of the wall in the Pre-school 2 classroom and the side window in the Pre-school 2 classroom closes to the back room; and the bathroom window off of the afterschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Nails were drilled in the window in preschool 1 classroom, the 2 windows in preschool 2 classroom, and the window in afterschool room bathroom to stop windows from opening more than 6 inches.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, white dust was present along the baseboards in the Pre-school 1 classroom near the play vanity set. A brown colored dust was present on the floor and baseboards in the Older Toddler classroom near the large activity cube.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The entire preschool 1 classroom, and entire older toddler classroom both were deep cleaned again. White and brown dust were cleaned from both baseboards.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, glass located in the playspace area did not have a visual strip or visual identification placed on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Visual identification stickers were bought and placed on glass door and windows in playroom.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the exit leading to the outside from the infant classroom was blocked by a black trashcan and cardboards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “: Trash can and card boards was removed from th exit leading to outside from the infant classroom”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the large activity cube, table activity set and the magnetic clothes puzzle located in the Older Toddler classroom is dusty and dirty and the play cashier/register set located in the Pre-school 2 classroom has a shelf that is loose with an exposed screw.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “All toys in the facility including the older toddler classroom were cleaned thoroughly. Shelf on play cashier/register set in preschool 2 room was unscrewed and removed. All exposed screws we also removed.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor climbing- protective surface 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(f)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the Lil Tykes climber with slide set located in the play space area did not have a protective surface covering under it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “More protective surface mats were brought and placed around the lil tykes' climber slide set to assure safety of any children that falls or jumps from the lil tyke's climber slide set.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Hazardous toys and equipment 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(g)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, a certificate of compliance for the cribs located in the infant classroom were not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The white "Delta Children Classic Mini Crib" was removed and replaced with another pack and play, and a certificate of compliance was obtained for the "brown Angeles Crib."”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the table in the Older Toddler classroom is not leveled: the red table in the Pre-school 2 classroom is not leveled and the purple shelving unit in the Pre-school 2 classroom is not stable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Table in older toddler classroom, and red table in the preschool 2 classroom were both adjusted and leveled to assure safety for children at the facility. Purple shelves in preschool 2 classroom were mounted at the top and bottom to stabilize shelves and made safe for children to use for storage of…”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, a copy of the facility's emergency plan presented did not address the accommodation of toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Emergency plan will be updated. Toddlers who are not yet walking will be placed in an evacuation crib, and toddlers who can walk will be assisted to the nearest exit by their teachers, and support staff.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, proof of purchase of the fire detection system was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Tenant/owner completed Attestation Statement form it and will be kept on file. A physical copy of this form will be displayed when the inspector returns.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan presented did not address lock-down procedures, shelter in place at the facility and the shelter away locations and how staff will evacuate children to the evacuation locations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Specific procedures for lock down, shelter in place at the facility, shelter at other locations away from the facility, and accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location all have been added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence that a copy of the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local/county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The facility emergency's plan was updated and emailed to the local/county emergency management agency.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence of general liability insurance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “General liability insurance was purchased by Next Insurance; I will have physical copy when inspector returns.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence on file that Staff person #1 completed the Health and Safety training including pediatric First aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Health and safety training, and pediatric First aid and CPR training were previously completed and physical copies of both certificates will be displayed when inspector returns.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the file of Staff person #1 did not contain verification of 2 years of childcare experience and the file of Staff person #2 did not contain verification of 1 year of childcare experience in order to qualify for their positions at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff person #1 and #2 both have complete childcare employment verification forms. Physical copies of both will be put in in each staff persons file at the facility and will be displayed when the inspector returns.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the two references on file for Staff person #1 and one reference on file for Staff person #2, were not signed by the individuals attesting to the staff persons' suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff person #1 has both reference letters signed for verification, staff person #2 had their reference letter verified by email. Physical copies of all reference letters will be put in both staff persons files and will be displayed when the inspector returns.”

“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 $58.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.00 $58.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $64.00 $54.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $50.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $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 68 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 3, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Next Level Youth Academy
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 292-2075
State certificate # CER-00257631
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Common questions

Has Next Level Youth Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 6, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 4/6/26, during the unannounced inspection, staff confirmed that she was the only staff member present at the facility, supervising three children. The certification representative discussed the applicable regulations…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Next Level Youth Academy?

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

What is Next Level Youth Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 3, 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 Next Level Youth Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,112 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Next Level Youth Academy last inspected?

May 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Next Level Youth Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Next Level Youth Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Next Level Youth Academy.

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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