Rhylee Jumpstart Academy
Rhylee Jumpstart Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25, file of staff person #1, did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Non-compliance continues on 6/5/25.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25, file of staff person #7, who is not a provisional hire, did not include NSOR certificate.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25 observed toxic Lysol foam in under the sink cabinet located in the bathroom next to preschool are, and toxic disinfectant located in the under the sink cabinet in the bathroom located near infant/toddler area. Both toxic cleaning materials were accessible to children.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25, a health assessment on file for Staff #6 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25, staff persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR in a curriculum that is not PQAS approved. Staff person #2 completed only online portion of Pediatric First aid and CPR.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25 file of staff person #5 didn't include verification of education that qualifies for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25, file of staff person #6, did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/9/24, Staff person #1, who is a provisional hire, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric firs aid/CPR. file of staff person #1 included Pediatric First aid and CPR training from National CPR foundation which is not an approved course.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/9/24 observed ripped pieces of artificial grass in some areas of outdoor play space.
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/9/24, emergency contact information for children receiving care in Room #6 was not present.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
At the time of initial inspection, emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers and continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
At the time of initial inspection, emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.
At the time of initial inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.
At the time of initial inspection file of staff person #1 didn't include verification of education and child care experience that qualifies for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility.
At the time of initial inspection record of staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| 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 Rhylee Jumpstart 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 Apr 10, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of renewal inspection on 4/10/25, file of staff person #7, who is not a provisional hire, did not include NSOR certificate.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rhylee Jumpstart Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rhylee Jumpstart Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rhylee Jumpstart Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2024. 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 Rhylee Jumpstart Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rhylee Jumpstart Academy last inspected?
Apr 30, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Rhylee Jumpstart Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 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 Rhylee Jumpstart Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rhylee Jumpstart 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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