Philadelphia Chinese Academy
Philadelphia Chinese Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain out of state clearances from Tennessee. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained a child abuse clearance that was more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection the first aid kit located in classroom #1 was missing tweezers and tape. The first aid kit located in classroom #2 was missing tweezers, tape, soap and gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 handwashing signs were not posted in bathroom and by sinks in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 did specify the amount of the fee to be charged per week or per week.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were did not specify the date of child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not reflect 12 hours of annual childcare training.
During an announced renewal inspection visit, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan, and noticed the Continuity of Care was not added to the emergency plan.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a disclosure statement. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 first aid kits were inspected. There was no soap in the first aid kits in the facility.
During an initial inspection conducted on 11/9/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $120.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $120.00 | $80.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $120.00 | $80.00 |
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 Philadelphia Chinese 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 Mar 25, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 03/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain out of state clearances from Tennessee. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained a child abuse clearance that was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Philadelphia Chinese Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Philadelphia Chinese Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Philadelphia Chinese Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 19, 2023. 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 Philadelphia Chinese Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #349 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Philadelphia Chinese Academy last inspected?
Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Philadelphia Chinese Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $120.00 for young toddler, $120.00 for older toddler, $120.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Philadelphia Chinese Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Philadelphia Chinese 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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