Next Level Youth Academy
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
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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.
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, disinfect spray was observed in the children bathroom accessible to children.
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.
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, the cot observed were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
On 5/5/26, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have the required initial health assessment in their individual records.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the file for Staff person #2 did not contain a completed NSOR verification letter/clearance.
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.
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.
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, the temperature in the afterschool room on the 2nd floor registered at 64 degrees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, a copy of the facility's emergency plan presented did not address the accommodation of toddlers.
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, proof of purchase of the fire detection system was not on file at the facility.
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.
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.
On 11/14/2025, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence of general liability insurance on file at the facility.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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