Rising Scholars · 9307 Banes St, Philadelphia
Rising Scholars is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 27). 14 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 #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed 2/10/2026 staff #3 has not completed their National Sex Offender Registry clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file being dated (2-3-2020).
Observed 2/10/2026 there was Purell surface disinfectant spray labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" located in the childcare areas where children handwash that were not locked and made inaccessible to children.
Observed 2/10/2026 staff #4 tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method test did not include the date the test was interpreted by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Observed 2/10/2026 children# 1 and 4 did not contain health reports in their files.
Observed 2/10/2026 staff #2 did not contain annual fire safety training in their file.
Observed 2/10/2026 child #4 agreement form was not signed by the operator.
Observed 2/10/2026 child #4 agreement form did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Observed 2/10/2026 child # 4 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed 2/10/2026 in child # 1,3 and 4 file the health insurance information was incomplete from the emergency contact form.
Observed 2/10/2026 child # 1 file was missing the name, telephone and addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form
Observed 2/10/2026 child #3 file did not contain a review and update on the emergency contact at and agreement form that is conducted once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Observed 2/10/2026 child # 1 and 5 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Observed 2/10/2026 child # 1 and 5 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Observed 2/10/2026 Staff #1 and 2 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
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During nap, at the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not spaced adequately.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of required 2-yrs experience on file.
When checked at the time of inspection, the water temperature at the sink used by facility children to wash their hands was 120 degrees.
The lunch for two facility children (1) Mac & Cheese and (2) Meatballs was observed in a lunch bag not refrigerated at the time of inspection.
When checked with a thermometer at the time of inspection, the water temperature at a sink used by the facility children was 123 degrees.
The mats (rest equipment) used for napping were cracked with exposed foam at the time of inspection. The foam could pose a chocking hazard.
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have required FBI clearance documented in her record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have date of negative TB screening and/or x-ray documented in her record.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #3 did not have name of health care provider documented on their child's emergency contact form. In addition, the parents of children # 1 and #3 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.
The parents of child # 2 and #4 did not provide written parental consent for emergency medical care and/or administration of minor first aid.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 only had 1 nonfamily reference documented in their record.
The emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the address listed for the persons the child is permitted to be released to in the event of an emergency.
The parents of child #2 did not have an updated signed agreement form documented in their file. (last agreement dated 6/22/21)
“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.) | $63.60 | $52.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $49.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $47.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
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 Rising Scholars 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 Feb 10, 2026 (background checks): “Observed 2/10/2026 staff #3 has not completed their National Sex Offender Registry clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rising Scholars?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rising Scholars since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rising Scholars’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 21, 2026. 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 Rising Scholars compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #556 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rising Scholars last inspected?
Feb 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rising Scholars cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler, $56.40 for preschool, $46.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rising Scholars?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rising Scholars.
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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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