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Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad

3200 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1
Part of Right At School · 47 Pennsylvania locations

Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 32 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (12 of 32). 5 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 #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 12
Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 do not have the required health and safety professional development training(s).(This is continued noncompliance from 2/2/26)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 will submit their health and safety trainings.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Mar 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training. (This is continued noncompliance from 2/2/26)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Provider will obtain 12 hr of child care for each staff member as needed”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Feb 2, 2026 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 file for staff #2 is missing NY CLEARANCES
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Provider will no longer have staff #2 working with children until they receive their NY CLEARANCES”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 2, 2026 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)
During the renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed and there was no health assessment or physical for staff #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Provider will obtain the physical and TB record for staff #3.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 2, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Provider will obtain the transcript for staff #1 and put into their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 2, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #3 do not have the required health and safety professional development training(s).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take the required health and safety trainings and both staff will be supervised at all times and not allowed to be alone with children until the training is completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 2, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 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 (not implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “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.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Feb 28, 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 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training and the NSOR certificate. The file for staff #4 did not include the required Connecticut child abuse, criminal background and sex offender clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 suspended until she receives the required mandated reporter training and NSOR clearance. Staff #4 will also be suspended until she receives the required Connecticut clearances.”
Core safety Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
1. During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and, in the lunchroom, staff #2 was not positioned in a way that allowed her to see all of the children in her assigned area. The children were all over including areas where she was unable to see them. 2. In the auditorium staff #3 was not positioned properly so that she could view the entire group and did not know who any of the children were when asked. When asked about her count again, she was unaware that two children had been added to her group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Provider will have staff # 1 and staff #2 will take a supervision and positioning training and staff #3 will also take a training in regard to knowing her count and who the children in her care.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #4 did not include emergency plan training..
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1,staff #2 and staff #4 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
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Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(e)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, and child # 4 did not have a record of immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Provider will have the parents of child #1 and child #4 have their children get the required immunizations.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 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)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain a health assessment or TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health assessment and TB results for staff #2.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and there were no evacuation routes posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Provider will post evacuation routes in the facility.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #4 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Provider will obtain physical forms for child #1 and child #4 and put them into each child file.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
1.During the renewal inspection, Certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1, who was also identified as the director, was missing the 1 hr health and safety update 2.Certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “1. Provider will have staff #1 provide their 1 hr health and safety training update or take the new 2 part health and safety trainings. 2. Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the identification and prevention of child…”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Provider will get current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility.”
Citation Feb 28, 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 4 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, Apr 9, 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 Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 trained in fire safety.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
No more than 50% aides/General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(b)/3270.33(d)
,During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files. Three of the files reviewed were those of the staff present during the inspection. All of the staff present were new and none of them had been trained in a PQAS certified cpr/ first aid, none of them had the required health and safety trainings, and one did not have the required clearances or mandated reporter training. None of the staff present should have been allowed to work alone with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “PROVIDER WILL REMOVE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 FROM EMPLOYMENT UNTIL STAFF #1 HAS A COMPLETED STAFF FILE AND STAFF #2 UNTIL SHE RECEIVES THE REQUIRED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AND NSOR CLEARANCE. PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #3 SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY SOMEONE THAT HAS A COMPLETED STAFF FILE.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed staff files and the new director did not have the qualifications to be a director leaving the facility without a director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Provider will provide a new directors file for review.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency transportation plans.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Provider will post the emergency transportation plan on the board and ensure that there is one in each child care space.”
Citation Feb 28, 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 file for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent to minor first aid from the parent of child #4.”
Citation Feb 28, 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 4 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not include a verification of childcare experience 2. The file for staff #2 was also missing a verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Provider will obtain the employment verification for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4. Provider will also obtain a verification of education for staff #2.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
1. During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain the 10 hr. health and safety professional development training or the updated two-part health and safety trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 take the 2 part health and safety 10 hr health and safety training and always supervised until the training is completed.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no certificate of compliance posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Provider will post the certificate of compliance in an area that is accessible to parents.”
Citation Feb 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1, who is also the director, did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 take the required 12 hrs. of childcare training sand place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”
Core safety May 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 05.09.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include FBI clearance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Provider will submit FBI clearance and/or receipt of fingerprint clearance application for Staff Person #1 by 06.04.24. Staff Person #1 will not return to work until clearance/receipt is provided.”
Citation May 9, 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 05.09.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Provider will submit a health assessment for Staff Person #1 by 06.04.24.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 05.09.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include Fire Safety Training documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Provider will submit verification of Fire Safety Training by 06.04.24.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 05.09.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics Training (See LIS Code)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 05.24.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when…”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 05.09.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 and #3, did not include a 12-month written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Provider will submit evaluations for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 by 06.04.24.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 05.09.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 only included one written reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Provider will submit second reference letter for Staff Person #1 by 06.04.24.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Right at School LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00255535
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Common questions

Has Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Feb 2, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing NY CLEARANCES” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad’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 Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad last inspected?

Mar 12, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Right at School at DR Ethel D Allen Promise Acad?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right at School 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.

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