Perfeck Decision Academy · 1524 E Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia
Perfeck Decision Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a disclosure statement that was not signed and dated. The record of staff person #2 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance document.
At the time of the inspection on the first floor a staff person #2 and Staff person #4 were the only staff caring for the children in the room, both of their staff records indicated they were aide level employees.
At the time of the inspection in the basement, there was no source of running water for handwashing present in infant and toddler diapering areas.
At the time of the inspection the children in the basement did not have their hans washed prior to the lunchtime meal.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # did not have a current valid health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the records of both child #1`and of child #2, who has been enrolled more than 60 days, did not have any health assessment.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the certification of the annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 did not have the verification of previous child care experience in order to qualify them for the position they were observed performing
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain an emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection the infant room in the basement did not have a first aid kit.
At the time of the inspection the large muscle PlaySpace in the basement had areas of peeling paint and loose plaster on the walls.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (having served the facility over 90 days) did not contain the required health and safety training
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility to provide qualifications for the position in which the person was observed performing
At the time of the inspection the infant room in the basement did not have any of the children's emergency contact information.
On the date of the inspection facility had a water main break and lost running water.
Director did admit that the facility has used the grassy area by the building for a play space on at least one occasion. The area is not fenced and is adjacent to an active parking lot.
“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
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $63.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $75.00 | $55.00 |
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 Perfeck Decision 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 Oct 27, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a disclosure statement that was not signed and dated. The record of staff person #2 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance document.” 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 2 complaint investigations 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 Jul 21, 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 Perfeck Decision Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #814 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Perfeck Decision Academy last inspected?
Oct 27, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Perfeck Decision Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $73.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Perfeck Decision Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Perfeck Decision 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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