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Protocol Academy LLC

2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Protocol Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 13 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 53 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 53). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #990 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #990 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
47 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
53 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found May 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 13
Building & playground safety 11
Training & qualifications 8
Health & medication 5
Food & feeding 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 3
Caregiver conduct 2
Supervision 1
Transportation 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Jul 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was dirt and debris in the outdoor play area. The indoor of the facility drywall that was unfinished in the bathroon with exposed plaster, there are various areas where the rugs are torn throughout facility, metal threshold strips are sharp and sticking up off the floors near side door, middle area of room, near front door, under crib/playpens.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM 5/21/26)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Jul 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, there was paint chipped on the railing leading to the outdoor play area and the bathroom wall is unfinished.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM 5/21/26)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety May 21, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection, there were 2 staff present which led to them being out of ratio at times. Staff #1 went in the kitchen to get food ready for the children, leaving staff #2 alone and out of ratio. The children were not properly supervised. Children were in the bathroom by themselves, and one child was able to grab a pair of scissors and was running with them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will have both staff train in proper supervision techniques, child safety, supervision and positioning and monitor them to ensure compliance.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection the water was 110° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Provider will turn down the water tank so that the water temperature is at/below 110° F.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was dirt and debris in the outdoor play area. The indoor of the facility drywall that was unfinished in the bathroon with exposed plaster, there are various areas where the rugs are torn throughout facility, metal threshold strips are sharp and sticking up off the floors near side door, middle area of room, near front door, under crib/playpens.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will clean the outdoor play area and have it set up for use, repair floors,rugs and walls.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, there was paint chipped on the railing leading to the outdoor play area and the bathroom wall is unfinished.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “provider will repair or repaint the areas with chipped paint.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Linens cleaned monthly 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(g)
During the renewal inspection, a facility walkthrough was conducted and there were soiled sheets in the play pens and the crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will ensure that all sleep equipment and linens are clean for childrens use.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were no labels with the children's names on cups and bottles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will put names on childrens cups, bottles etc.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 1.the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. 2. Three staff files were reviewed and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have the required health and safety trainings. 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will 1. update the shaken baby/child maltreatment policy so that it includes strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. 2. have staff #2 and staff #3 take the required health and safety trainings.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no posted emergency transportation plans.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Provider will post the emergency transportation plan in each child care space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 is missing the FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Staff #2 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain their FBI clearance.”
Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through: 1. Child #6 was in a highchair seat and was not eating and there were multiple children in play pen/crib who were not winding down for nap time. They were awake and actively trying to interact with the other children who were still up and moving about. 2. Shortly after entering the facility, both staff #1 and staff #2 went to the rear of the facility leaving all of the children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 trained in supervision topics pertaining to proper supervision and restraints.”
Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 popped a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “FACILITY STAFF PERSONS WILL BE REFERRED TO ELRC FOR MULTIPLE TRAININGS TO INCLUDE SUPERVISION AND DEALING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there is no emergency plan on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Provider will create an emergency plan for the facility.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were overgrown plants/trees/ weeds, dirt and debris in the outdoor play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Provider will clean the outdoor play area.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider will obtain a physical and immunizations for child #1.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Provider will post the facility pick up and drop off procedures.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there were no evacuation routes posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Provider will post evacuation routes in the facility.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there is no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Provider will create a shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification…”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include mandated reporter training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Provider will ensure that staff #1 and staff #2 takes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and there was no annual staff evaluation for staff #2 and staff #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #2 and staff #3.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the daily activity chart/list does not specify the activities being conducted or address when the children go outdoors for large muscle activity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Provider will specify the various activities that are done throughout the day.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1child #3 didn't include release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2025): “Provider will include the names of the release persons on the agreement forms for child #1 and child #3.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent for emergency medical care from the parent of child #1 and child #2.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 did not include the address for the release people, child #2, and child #3 didn't have an address for the release person(s) on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2025): “Provider will have the parents for child #1 will include a phone number for the release people on the child's emergency contact form. Provider will also have the parents for child #2 and child #3 put the address for the release people on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no posted emergency transportation plans.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Provider will post the emergency transportation plan in each child care space.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #1 and child #2 to sign parental consent for minor first aid.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “Provider will obtain employment verification forms that show childcare experience for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 and put it into their files.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 take the required health and safety trainings and have staff always supervised until the training is completed.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 take the required 12 hrs of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”
Core safety May 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include FBI and NSOR clearance documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “Provider will submit required clearances by 05.30.24. Staff Person #3 will not be permitted to work in facility until clearance documents are obtained.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, chipped paint was located on the right-side blue wall of the front classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Provider will repaint chipped paint area by 06.30.24”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Provider will submit a health assessment for Staff Person #3 by 05.24.24.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include health and safety basics training. The record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include Pediatric First Aid CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 will have until 06.06.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been…”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of education for the position of classroom aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2024): “Provider will submit diploma and/or transcript for Staff Person #3 by 06.30.24.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the brown leather couch was peeling and in poor repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Provider has removed brown leather chairs.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the refrigerator had a temperature of 48° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Provider placed the health report in the employee's file as of 09/01/2023”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the provider did not have monthly fire detection system checks log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Provider will use the recommended log to record monthly fire detection functionality.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months (dated 6/14/21).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “The emergency contact information for child # 1 was updated.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the provider did not have instructions given to the parents or posted on how to access the applicable regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Provider will have certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location used by parents and the provider will provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child…”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, staff persons #1, 2, and 3 did not have the required 12 hours of professional development training complete for this year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Staff person # 1, 2, and 3 have now completed their 12 hours of annual trainings.”
Core safety Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, staff person #1 did not have Child Abuse Clearance or a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex offender Registry were obtained and placed in staff #1 folder.”
Citation Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, there was a surge protector in the front area of the facility that had outlets without protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Unused outlets on the surge protector were covered with receptacle covers.”
Citation Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22: 1. There were 2 cribs being used to store excess toys. 2. There was excess supplies and material along the front area to the right and left of the main entrance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including the facilities outdoor play space surface were cleaned and free from visible hazard.”
Citation Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, there was a refrigerator in the kitchen in poor repair that did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Refrigerator was removed and placed outside for trash pickup”
Citation Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, staff person #1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Staff will make sure the children's hands are washed after diapering and before meals.”
Citation Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, child #2 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “The emergency contact information was placed in childcare space where children are receiving care.”
Citation Nov 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, the operator did not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office or instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “A posting was placed on the wall in a conspicuous place with. the instructions on how to contact the appropriate regional office and instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/22/21, THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT ROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2022): “There was a protective receptacle cover placed on the electrical outlet.”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/22/21: 1. THE RADIATOR COVERS HAD EXCESS RUST ON THEM. 2. THERE WAS AN EXPOSED NAIL ON THE RIGHT WALL THAT WAS MEANT TO HOLD THE MOLDING UP TO THE WALL. 3. DROP CEILING IN THE REAR HALLWAY WAS IN BAD REPAIR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2022): “Radiator cover has been replaced with new radiators”
Citation Oct 22, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/22/21, THERE WAS A SIPPY CUP THAT DID NOT HAVE A NAME ON IT TO IDENTIFY WHOSE IT WAS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2022): “Labels were placed on all sippy cups and bottles.”

“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 Jul 15, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $69.83 $55.72
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $69.83 $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.) $55.55 $39.36
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $55.55 $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

Capacity 13 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 29, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Protocol Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 586-0995
State certificate # CER-00260050
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Common questions

Has Protocol Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 21, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection, there were 2 staff present which led to them being out of ratio at times. Staff #1 went in the kitchen to get food ready for the children, leaving staff #2 alone and out of ratio. The…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Protocol Academy LLC?

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 Protocol Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 29, 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 Protocol Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #990 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Protocol Academy LLC last inspected?

Jul 7, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Protocol Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $69.83 for newborn, $69.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Protocol Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Protocol Academy LLC.

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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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