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Rhylee Jumpstart Academy

1116 E Lycoming St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2023 · 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 5
Building & playground safety 3
Training & qualifications 3
Health & medication 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “On 4/23/25 verification of education was sent to evaluation, receipt is included. Staff #1 will not work with children until education is back.”
Core safety Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Rhylee Jumpstart Academy will operate with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff member #7 reapplied for NSOR, will not work with children until NSOR clearances received.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Provider will install safety locks on the cabinets.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Health assessment was signed by physician with date.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2025 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Rhylee Jumpstart Academy will complete professional development within 90 days of hire.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Rhylee Jumpstart Academy will ensure staff members have verification of education. Staff person #5 sent off for her diploma, staff #5 will not work with children until diploma is received.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “On 4/23/25 verification of education was sent to evaluation, receipt is included. Staff #6 will not work with children until education is back.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety May 9, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Staff person #1 will complete new Pediatric First aid and CPR training. Staff person #1 will be supervised by another staff with complete trainings.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/9/24 observed ripped pieces of artificial grass in some areas of outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Provider will replace outdoor surface.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of renewal inspection on 5/9/24, emergency contact information for children receiving care in Room #6 was not present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2024): “Copy of emergency contact forms was made and provided to the teacher in Room #6.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Provider will post certificate of compliance.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will add statement regarding volunteers and continuity of operations.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2023): “Provider will update emergency plan.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 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 initial inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Staff will provide health assessment.”
Citation Dec 18, 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 initial inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Provider willed out Fire Alarm Attestation Statement.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2023): “Staff will provide verification of education and child care experience.”
Citation Dec 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Staff will provide two references.”

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Dec 29, 2023
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity 34 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Rhylee Jumpstart Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 437-7006
State certificate # CER-00255697
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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.

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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