Over the Top Academy
Over the Top Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 4). All 4 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/26 there were missing receptacle covers observed in the PreK classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/26 toxins were observed behind an unlocked closet in the indoor play space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/26 the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
On January 21, 2026, during the initial inspection, an indoor or outdoor play space was not established at the facility.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Over the Top Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Over the Top Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Over the Top Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Over the Top Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 26, 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 Over the Top Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Over the Top Academy last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Over the Top Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Over the Top Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Over The Top 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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