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Scholars of the Future 2

7400 Fayette St, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Scholars of the Future 2 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 11 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 34 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 34). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 6
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 3
Staff ratios 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required signed disclosure statement, and FBI clearance documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “Staff person # 1, shall have an updated signed disclosure statement and FBI clearance completed and documented in their record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
At time of entering facility staff person #1 was the only person present inside facility with 4 children in care. Staff person was by herself in the facility for approximately 15 minutes until another staff person arrived.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “The facility shall always have two staff present at all times when children are in care as required per regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 hired over 5 months ago did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall be trained regarding the facility's emergency plan and it shall be documented in their record as required.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At time of inspection, there was toxic cleaning material being stored in an unlocked cabinet used by the children in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “The cleaning materials that were stored in the bathroom cabinet have been removed and shall be locked up at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At time of inspection staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record at time of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall have a current health assessment completed and TB screening conducted and the results shall be documented as required per regulations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required pediatric first aide & CPR training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall be trained in Pediatric first aid & CPR as required per regulation. The training shall be documented in their record as required.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of high school diploma and two years of experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position as an assistant group supervisor at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 3, 2026): “Staff person # 1 shall provide proof of education and experience to be documented in their record to help qualify them for their position at facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted/Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.74/3270.111(a)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have required emergency phone numbers posted in facility as required. In addition, the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The facility shall have all required emergency phone numbers and a written plan of daily activities posted in facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of inspection, the facility had lockers to store children and/or staff belongings, but the lockers were not mounted and could present falling hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The facility shall have the lockers used for storage mounted to prevent them from being able to fall over and cause a hazard to children.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At time of inspection, there was no sign outlining the hand-washing requirement posted in the bathroom and diaper changing area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The hand-washing requirement shall be posted in the bathroom and all required areas of facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have general liability insurance for the facility location documented in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The facility shall obtain a current copy of general liability insurance for the property address as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At time of inspection, there was no posting for transporting a child in the event of an emergency in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The facility shall post the instructions for transporting and child in the event of an emergency and staff provisions in the facility as required.”
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Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3280.131(b)(2)/3280.131(c)
At time of inspection, child #3 did not have an updated health assessment with immunization documented within the last 12 months. (Dated 3/29/23)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “The parents of child #3 shall be required to provide an updated health assessment with immunization to be documented in their child's record as required.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1-3 did not review and/or update their child's emergency contact form and agreements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “The parents of child #1-3 shall update and/or review their children's emergency contact and agreement forms as required per regulations.”
Core safety Nov 29, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have updated FBI clearance documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall be removed from care with children until required FBI clearance is received and documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Core safety Nov 29, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Convicted or awaiting trial 55 Pa. Code §3280.32(c)
At time of inspection (11/29/23), Facility Person#2 or a person present in the facility is awaiting trial for (a) crime/crimes of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence, or moral corruptness.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “Staff person #2 must be removed from care with the children until acceptable documentation from the courts are received and reviewed. Staff person #2 will not return to childcare position until approval from OCDEL is granted.”
Core safety Nov 29, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed age levels/Counted in staff:child ratio 55 Pa. Code §3280.52(c)/3280.53(a)
At time of inspection, the primary staff person was alone caring for 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers. The primary staff person was out of staff/child ratio until the secondary staff person arrived at 1pm.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “The facility shall maintain required staff/child ratios and shall be in compliance with as required by ensuring that children and staff schedules are reviewed weekly to ensure that proper staffing is in place daily at facility.”
Citation Nov 29, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3280.69(a)
At time of inspection, the water temperature in the bathroom used by the children measured at 120 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “The water heater in facility shall be lowered so the temperature of the water in facility does not exceed 110 degrees or the hot water line in the bathroom shall be turned off to prevent water for exceeding required temperature.”
Citation Nov 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i)
At time of inspection, Child # 1-2 and #4 did not have required influenza immunization documented and/or exemption letter from parent documented in their child's records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “The parents shall provide updated immunization records which include influenza immunization or an exemption letter from the parent shall be documented in their child's file as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 29, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #4 did not provide signature of consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2024): “The parents of child# 4 shall provide written signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3280.14/3280.20
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3280.14/3280.20
In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “A policy will be developed addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible - in original container 55 Pa. Code §3280.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/07/22, cert rep observed toxics under a sink in the kitchen accessible to children due to broken cabinet door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “Cabinet door in kitchen will be fixed, and child safety locked will be placed on cabinet door so children will not have access to toxics.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3280.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/07/22, cert rep observed kitchen cabinet door off hinges exposing toxics. Cert rep also observed window seating bench cushion was damaged and bottom vent under seat needed repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “Repairs will be made to kitchen cabinet, cushion on bench and vent under seat.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3280.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/07/22, cert rep observed damaged plaster on wall outside of bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2023): “Repairs will be made to wall.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments 55 Pa. Code §3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)
In review of children files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include an initial health report. File included immunization records only.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Parent of child 1 will provide a completed health assessment.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii)
In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 2 did not receive annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Staff person will receive annual emergency plan training.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Staff person 1 will complete annual professional development training hours.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible - in original container 55 Pa. Code §3280.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 01/10/22, cert rep observed toxics under a sink in the kitchen accessible to children due to broken cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2022): “Cabinet will be fixed, and child safety locked will be placed on cabinet door so children will not have access to toxics.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3280.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 01/10/22, cert rep observed kitchen cabinet door off hinges exposing toxics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2022): “Kitchen cabinet will be repaired.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3280.106
During renewal inspection on Monday, 01/10/22, cert rep observed thermometer located in refrigerator had a reading of 50 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “Refrigerator temperature adjusted and thermometer reposition.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3280.94(a)(9)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 01/10/22, cert rep observed facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 09/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2022): “A fire drill will be conducted.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)(6)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “A drill on the emergency plan will be conducted.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)(1)
In review of facility's emergency plan, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Emergency Plan will be updated to include shelter of children during emergency lock down at the facility.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $76.53 $59.93
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $76.53 $59.93
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $71.94 $56.22
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $67.99 $53.53
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $62.13 $49.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $51.45 $43.83
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $51.45 $43.83

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 11 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 7, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Scholars Of The Future LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 297-7713
State certificate # CER-00252439
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Common questions

Has Scholars of the Future 2 had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 3, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required signed disclosure statement, and FBI clearance documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Scholars of the Future 2?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Scholars of the Future 2 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Scholars of the Future 2’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 7, 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 Scholars of the Future 2 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Scholars of the Future 2 last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Scholars of the Future 2 cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $76.53 for newborn, $76.53 for infant, $71.94 for young toddler, $67.99 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Scholars of the Future 2?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Scholars Of The Future 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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