Savvy Academy Company
Savvy Academy Company is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 12 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 83 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 83). 4 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 #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have out of state criminal and child abuse clearances on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed hand sanitizer was on the front desk accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the annual emergency drill was not on file.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of education for staff #2 was not on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the cement on the ramp outside going into the front door of the facility was crumbling.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the hot water temperature in both the basement bathrooms was 115 degrees.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the first bathroom in the basement was not clean.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the changing table in the open space classroom did not have a hand washing sign posted.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the rug in the big open space on the first floor used by the infant and toddlers was not clean.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the staff person changed the baby and did not wash the child's or their hands or clean the surface of diaper changing table.
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During the renewal inspection the lunch did not include a grain.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 fee agreement did not include the fee amount.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 and 3 fee agreement did not include the release persons name.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #3 emergency contact did not include the work address and phone number of the parent.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #3 emergency contact did not include the information on any disabilities of the child.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #3 emergency contact did not include the address of the release person.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.
During the unannounced monitoring visit follow up to renewal inspection on 10/8/2024 cert rep observed there were 1 staff persons present in the first-floor open space with 7 mixed aged children ranging from infant to older toddler age.
During the unannounced monitoring visit follow up to renewal inspection 10/8/2024 cert rep observed the 2nd floor bathroom is inoperable.
During the unannounced monitoring visit follow up to renewal inspection 10/8/2024 cert rep observed the emergency contact for 1 child was not present in the child care space while receiving care.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #3 did not have an FBI clearance request documents for a provisional 45-day hire and the NSOR certificate on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the first aid kit in the 2nd floor back classroom did not include tape and gloves. The first aid kit in the 2nd floor 1st classroom did not include soap.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the floor in the basement 2nd bathroom floor was sunken in and broken up. The 1st bathroom in the basement was infested with flies. The hand rail leading up to the 2nd floor was loose.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the second floor bathroom 1st toilet was not working. The sink in the first floor bathroom was clogged and water was not going down the drain.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed there is not enough play equipment and materials provided in sufficient amounts and variety to preclude long waits for use in the older toddler and younger toddler classrooms.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the rugs, toys and floor pillows were not clean in the infant toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child in the infant toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a current health assessment on file. Child #3 did not have immunizations on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the annual emergency drill was not conducted. A copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the fire drill log did not include testing of the fire safety system every 30 days.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a letter notifying the local traffic authority annually of the location of the facility was not on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of age on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 and 4 did not include the health insurance policy number on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contacts were not present in the child care space while children were receiving care in the infant toddler and preschool classrooms.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the 2nd floor back and 1st classrooms.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact and fee agreement was not updated in a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #2 and 4 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have verification of education and child care experience on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2 and 3 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/22/24, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 1 staff with 12 children (1 infant, 2 young toddlers and 9 preschoolers). A 2nd staff was preparing lunch in a separate part of the facility.
During complaint investigation, cert rep was informed by staff the facility changes diaper every 3 hours and document changes via the Brightwheel app.
In review of facility's video surveillance and staff interviews, cert rep determined that a preschool age child was using a highchair that was not appropriate of the child's age and size.
During the renewal inspection the triangle bathroom in the basement did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
During the renewal inspection there was not enough play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children with having a sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. The play equipment at the facility was not enough to facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.
During the renewal inspection a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants was not on file.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contacts were not present in the child care space while children were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not on file.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/26/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of out of state clearances for North Carolina, and New Jersey - Staff # 2 did not have documentation that PA FBI was applied for to meet the 45-day provisional waiver hire requirement.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/26/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/26/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of high school diploma to meet the requirements of AGS. - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of high school diploma or verification of experience to mee the requirements of AGS.
During unannounced monitoring on 5/3/23, Staff # 1 was alone on the 2nd floor infant room with 1 infant, 2 young toddler, and 3 older toddlers.
During unannounced inspection summary on 5/3/23, Cert Rep observed the 1st childcare room the right located on the 2nd floor, was not set up for use for childcare. The sign on the door indicated that it was office space, and staff only.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/20/23, Staff # 1's 45-day provisional hire ended on 4/18/23. Staff # 1 's NSOR is not completed. NOR was applied for on 3/12/23.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/20/23, Cert Rep observed the following on the playground: - Staff # 1 had 1 infant and 4 older toddlers (2year old) in her group
During unannounced monitoring on 4/20/23, Child # 1's emergency contact did not have parental signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid.
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 had a Philadelphia School District FBI in file and not the required DHS FBI - Staff# 6 did not have a completed Child Abuse clearance in file as required under CPSL as a provisional waiver hire
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - a knife on the table in the basement childcare space that was accessible to children
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - missing outlet covers on the 2nd floor classrooms (infant room, preschool rooms)
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - basement childcare space- floors needs to be cleaned -basement childcare space- heater falling off the base board (right side of wall) - Peeling paint in the infant room located on 2nd floor -Peeling paint on 1st floor childcare space under the tv
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The exit on the 1st floor located at the stairs was blocked with bouncy chair and other objects
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 4.5 and # 6 did not have a current health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's childcare space in the basement and 2nd floor rooms were not set up and ready to receive children in care
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - 16 children were observed being serviced in the first-floor childcare space measured for 15 children
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not complete the mandatory 1-hour health and safety training by 12/30/23.
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 dud does not have documentation of staff evaluation in file
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an AGS
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing children's Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3,4 and # 6 did not have documentation of child service report in file
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 6 emergency contact did not have parental signature for consent of emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while revieing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff 3 6 had documentation of 1 written reference in file
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have the current Certificate of Compliance posted
During renewal inspection on 3/16/23, while reviewing Staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2's file had documentation of 11 childcare training hour in file
During unannounced monitoring on 6/10/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 with 12 children 1- 2 year old and 11- 3/4 year old
During unannounced monitoring on 6/10/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair' - an infant that was 11 months old in a rocker/bassinet that was standing up in it. infant was too big for the rocker/bassinet -the rocker/bassinet was dirty
During unannounced monitoring on 6/10/22, Cert rep observed Staff # 1 at the facility, requested a file for Staff # 1, and Cert Rep did not receive the file
During renewal inspection on 5/12/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 4 did not have documentation of completed NSOR clearance in file
During physical site visit on 5/16/22, Cert Rep observed Staff # 5 at the facility that was not listed on the renewal staff data sheet. While reviewing file, Staff # 5 did not have verification of education and 2500 childcare hours to qualify as AGS
During renewal inspection on 5/12/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 childcare hours but 6 hours
“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
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) | $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 Savvy Academy Company had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 11 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 23, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have out of state criminal and child abuse clearances on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Savvy Academy Company?
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 Savvy Academy Company’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 15, 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 Savvy Academy Company compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Savvy Academy Company last inspected?
Apr 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Savvy Academy Company 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 Savvy Academy Company?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Savvy Academy Company.
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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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