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Scholars of the Future LLC

6211 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Scholars of the Future LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 17 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times. The state cited 30 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 30). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
10 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Mar 7, 2022 · 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 13
Health & medication 5
Food & feeding 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Staff ratios 2
Records & paperwork 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The annual fire inspection had date 9/19/2024 and cert rep was unable to find the inspection on the Atlas website.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2026): “I am reaching out to the Land Lord to get a copy of the certificate. The fire inspection was already done.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, staff persons number two did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2025): “I will provide you with written documents.”
Citation Aug 6, 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 unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, Staff person one did not have any records of health assessments on file and staff two had health assessment dated 01/15/2020 on file which proves to be expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “I will provide you with all of the written documents for this staff person.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, staff persons number one did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2025): “I will provide you with written documents.”
Citation Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, Staff person one did not have any records of health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “I will provide you with all of the written documents for this staff person.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the Renewal Inspection, a child-sized blue, plastic/metal chair, contained a split in the center of the seating area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Today is trash day, so I will put it out with the rest of the trash right now.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
Child number 2 did not have an initial health assessment on file and was admitted into the program on 11/28/2022. The child's last health assessment was dated 01/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “I just called the parent and they just took their child to visit their doctor. They will send me the health assessment form very soon. Then I will send you the record as soon as I receive it.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child number 1 did not have a health assessment on file and the child was admitted into the program on 11/15/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “I just called the parent and they said that the child was just seen by the doctor yesterday so they will forward me the completed health assessment form. Once I get this from the parent, I will email you the document. I will keep this form as the initial health assessment form along with the most…”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection, an outlet near the art station near the front of the main room was uncovered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “I will make sure the outlet cover is replaced.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the allocated unannounced Inspection, the restroom located near the back of the main room, had a toilet seat that was unfastened causing it to fall off the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “The toilet seat will be replaced.”
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Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection, the Certification Representative noticed three unlabeled bottles inside the refrigerator, one appeared to be juice and the other two, formula.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 20, 2024): “I will make sure staff members are labeling bottles in the event they are sent unlabeled.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
On 5/16/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that the fencing has a wide space opening located at the bottom of the gate which creates an unsafe area for the children to use in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “The gate was fixed and zip cables were added and ties were placed at the bottom of the gate which will keep the area safe.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 5/16/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that there was clutter on top of the children's cubbies and near the art table which creates visible hazards for the children and staff. - The classroom rug was lifting which creates a tripping/falling hazard for the children and staff. -
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “Clutter on top of cubbies has been removed and rug now has double sided tape to avoid hazards.”
Core safety Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
On 9/21/23, staff member #1 was observed alone in the facility with 6 children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2023): “The director, who is also the operator and staff member #2; was contacted to return to the facility immediately, so that there are at least two facility perrons at the facility.”
Citation Jun 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit missing tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will add tape to first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a torn chair in childcare space and a broken table in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will throw out the torn chair and the broken table in the outdoor play space.”
Citation Jun 23, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
Observed refrigerator measuring at 52 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Provider will have refrigerator fixed to reach the temperature of 45 degrees or lower.”
Core safety Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, staff person #2 had 10 children in their care while alone in the facility. The youngest child is one year old, there are 4/4-year olds and 5/2 year olds.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “A plan has been put into place when a staff member is running late. The first staff member on shift isn't allowed to take children over her ratio. Until the secondary staff is on shift.”
Core safety Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, staff persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have signed disclosure statements in their files. Staff person #3 does not have evidence of completed Mandated reporter training in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “Disclosure statements has been signed. Staff is working on mandated reporter training”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During a renewal inspection, the power strip under the desk has 6 outlets without covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Plastic covers were place onto the outlets.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the bathroom has an unlocked drawer holding various toxics such as Aquaphor, Tom's lotion and Aveeno extreme therapy lotion.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “A safety lock was placed onto draw.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, dirt and dust are under the desk. There is dirt and dust on the floor near the green rug in the childcare space. In the outside play space, there is a blue chair with water and dirt on it, a red bucket with dirt in it, dirty toys, a cooler, yellow bucket, dirty wagon and turned over object on its side with red plastic next to it--all visible hazards. The smaller black trash can in the kitchen needs to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “There is a detail chat put into place for detail cleaning days and also every morning the staff is to do a sweep through.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, there is no sign posted at the small sink in the child care space that states a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Sign has been posted.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the drawer in the bathroom has multiple packs of Huggies wipes with warning signs that the packaging is a choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “The wipes were removed and put into a safe place, where the children won't reach them.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the refrigerator is not clean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “There is a detail chat put into place for detail cleaning days and also every morning the staff check the refrigerator.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, child #1 did not have parental written consent for administration of medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “A memo was send out to each parent stating a written consent for administration medication for each child doctor will have to be submitted before giving any medication.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the menu is not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “Menu has been posted on the parent hardboard.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the emergency plan does not list the address of the shelter at a location away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Emergency plan has been fix and reposted.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “Health insurance coverage was added to child file.”
Citation Mar 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, there is not a facility accident file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “There were no accidents to report. Each accident will continue to be added in each child file”

“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 17 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 6, 2026 · 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) 713-7401
State certificate # CER-00257124
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Common questions

Has Scholars of the Future LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 21, 2023 (staff ratios): “On 9/21/23, staff member #1 was observed alone in the facility with 6 children ages 3 to 5 years old.” 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 LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Scholars of the Future LLC 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 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 6, 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 Scholars of the Future LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Scholars of the Future LLC last inspected?

Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Scholars of the Future LLC?

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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