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Perfeck Decision Academy · 1546 E Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia

1546 E Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Perfeck Decision Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 13 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 27 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 27). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
7 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
13 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 14 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 8, 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 6
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 4
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 1
Child protection 1
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a National Sex Offender clearance letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Staff person #1 will not return to work in a child care position at the facility until such a time when their record of staff person #1 is updated with a National Sex Offender clearance letter.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the required training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the required training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment,”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Space safe for large muscle activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(c)
At the time of the inspection the large muscle play space of the facility was being used for storage space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “the large muscle play space of the facility will be cleaned up.”
Citation Jun 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid health assessment.”
Core safety Nov 13, 2024 Complaint investigation Child protection
Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(7)
On 11/13/24 the facility was inspected by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and was cited for not having the required Food Prep License. On 11/14/24 an inspection was conducted by the certification representative in which a food prep licensed dated 5/4/23-5/4/24 was presented. This license in addition to a second food prep license submitted during time of application dated 5/19/22-5/9/23 was reviewed by Philadelphia Department of Public Health. On 11/21/24, it was indicated via email neither certificate had been issued by The Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “January 8th facility submitted all paperwork to the health department and we have been re opened by that department”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
On 11/13/24 the facility was inspected by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and was cited for not having the required Food Prep License. On 11/14/24 an inspection was conducted by the certification representative in which a food prep licensed dated 5/4/23-5/4/24 was presented. This license in addition to a second food prep license submitted during time of application dated 5/19/22-5/9/23 was reviewed by Philadelphia Department of Public Health. On 11/21/24, it was indicated via email neither certificate had been issued by The Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “January 8th facility submitted all paperwork to the health department and we have been re opened by that department”
Core safety Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Staff person #1 will not return to a childcare position at the facility until such a time when they have updated their staff record with a current valid complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The parents of child #1 will be told they may not participate in the program until they submit the current valid health assessment.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current fire safety training certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with a current fire safety training certificate.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a current valid first aid certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid first aid certification.”
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Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have a parent signature on the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will update the record of child #1 with a parent signature on the financial agreement.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 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)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the consents required prior to admission, as detailed in the 3270.182 3 and 5
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Provider will have the record of child #2 updated with the signed parental consents required prior to admission at pick up today.”
Core safety Dec 1, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of the inspection all 18 of the children in care, the youngest of which was 3 years old, were in the care of a single staff member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “Director did return to the facility shortly after the observation of the noncompliance, as well as the additional staff. who were in the rear of the facility preparing a snack.”
Citation Dec 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a copy of the annual inspection report attesting to the operability of the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “Provider will provide a copy of the annual inspection report attesting to the operability of the fire detection system.”
Citation Dec 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the required fire safety training for the current year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the proof of the required fire safety training for the current year.”
Core safety Jan 3, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 1/3/22, during unannounced inspection, the child abuse clearance belonging to Staff #1 was dated 12/26/17. An updated Child Abuse Clearance was not observed in the file as required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Staff #1 will process new Child Abuse clearance on 1/3/22. Staff #1 will be removed from the facility until results of child abuse are obtained.”
Citation Jan 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Continued Non Compliance: On 1/3/23, during unannounced inspection, air freshener instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on the bathroom window ledge
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “The air freshener was removed and placed in an area inaccessible to chidlren.”
Core safety Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 12/1/22, during renewal inspection, at approximately 10:40am, Staff person #1 and Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and Staff #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 12/1/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed Child Abuse clearance. Additionally, Staff #1 file did not contain proof of registration for NSOR Clearance, and a signed disclosure statement as required by CPS Law.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Staff #1 will be removed from the facility until a completed Child Abuse clearance is obtained. Staff #1 will also provide proof of sending NSOR clearance and a signed Disclosure Statement prior to returning to the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 12/1/22, during renewal inspection, bleach wipes were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet accessible to children in the bathroom. Hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on classroom shelves accessible to children in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All cleaning products and hand sanitizer was removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children during the inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
On 12/1/22, Child #2 file did not contain an updated Health Report. The last health report was dated 4/14/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Director will obtain an updated health report for Child #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
On 12/1/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of tuberculosis screening upon initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Staff #1 will provide results of tuberculosis screening dated within 12 months of first day of employment at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 12/1/22, during renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for 3 out of 12 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “Director copied master emergency contact information from the children's file and placed them in the childcare space at the time of inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 1, 2022 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 12/1/22, Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Director will obtain signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by the facility for Child #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
On 12/1/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2 was observed working as a staff person in the PS Childcare Space. An individual file was not observed for Staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “A staff member will never start working in childcare facility until there is a complete file that is reviewed by myself.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Large muscle space provided/Large muscle development 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(a)/3270.101(c)(6)
On 7/8/22, the facility's indoor play space did not provide sufficient large muscle activity (the space measured for 1 child). No large muscle play equipment was observed at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “The indoor play space was enlarged to accommodate more children in the area. Large muscle play equipment was added to the area.”
Citation Jul 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
On 7/8/22, during initial inspection, a tall shelf located at the front of the facility was not secured to the wall preventing it from falling forward.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “The shelf was bolted to the wall and to the floor to prevent it from being pulled forward.”

“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 Nov 13, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 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.

About this center

Capacity 20 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 16, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 17, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Perfeck Decision Academy
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249151
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Common questions

Has Perfeck Decision Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jun 11, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a National Sex Offender clearance letter.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Perfeck Decision 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 Perfeck Decision Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Sep 17, 2025. 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 Perfeck Decision Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Perfeck Decision Academy last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Perfeck Decision Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Perfeck Decision 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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