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Smart Alecks Learning Center II

7908 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Smart Alecks Learning Center II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Apr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 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

Records & paperwork 17
Training & qualifications 6
Health & medication 4
Building & playground safety 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On 4/7/26 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #2 emergency contact form was missing parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider will obtain parental consent for child #2 for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 4/7/26 during renewal inspection Certification Representative notices that child #1 parent did not give consent for transportation. Consent for transportation should be given in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Provider should get consent for child #1 to be transported in the event of an evacuation emergency that requires the child to be transported.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Repre4sentative noticed that child # 3 physical exam was missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will obtain a physical exam for child # 3.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed the Pre- K classroom did not have a written daily activity schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will post a daily activity schedule in the Pre- K classroom.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 agreement form was missing the fee amount to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will make sure to add fee amount to child #1 agreement form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child # 2 agreement forms were missing children's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will make sure to add admissions dates to child #1 and child # 2 child records.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #4 emergency contact form was missing child's MA policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will obtain child # 4 MA policy number.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 emergency contact forms were missing the address for the designated release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will add address for designated release person for children records for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 6-4-24 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 records were missing an agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will obtain an agreement form for child #4 records.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
On 6-5-24 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 5 emergency contact form was missing parent signature for administration of emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will obtain parental consent for emergency medical care for the child # 5.”
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Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
on 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 5 record was missing parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will make sure to get parental consent for administration of minor first-aid for child # 5.”
Core safety Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the following staff were lacking in required CPSL documentation: Staff person #2; Current valid Pennsylvania State police clearance, Current Child abuse Clearance and Current Mandated Reporter Training. Staff Person # 3; Current valid Pennsylvania State police, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Nation Sex Offender Registry Certification. Staff Person #4 Current Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person #5 Pennsylvania State police clearance, Child abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Nation Sex Offender Registry Certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Staff person #2 will not return to a childcare position until they have current valid Pennsylvania State police clearance, Current Child abuse Clearance and Current Mandated Reporter Training. Staff Person # 3 will not return to a childcare position until they have; Current valid Pennsylvania State…”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of the inspection there were toxics including but not limited to insecticide and cleaning solution, that were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink of the Preschool room where the children had access to them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “At the time of the inspection all cleaning materials and other toxic materials were made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 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)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 was lacking in a current valid health assessment:
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the record of staff person #5 with a current valid health assessment:”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 enrolled more than 60 days, did not have a current health assessment in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will inform the parents of child #2, they will not be eligible to return to the program until they have a current health assessment in their record.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons # 1 and #2 both having served the facility over one year, were lacking in the required fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the record of staff persons # 1 and #2 with the required fire safety training.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3, having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of the completion of required first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Staff person #3 will not care for children at the facility until their record is updated with the proof of the completion of required first aid training.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 did not include the verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility to qualify them for the position they have been identified to serve the facility as.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with the verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility to qualify them for the position they have been identified to serve the facility as.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 and #4 were lacking in current written evaluation in their staff record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with current written evaluation in their staff record.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #4 and #5 were both lacking the child's birthday.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #4 and #5 were both updated with the child's birthday.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact for child #2 was lacking their health insurance coverage information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the emergency contact for child #2 with their health insurance coverage information.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
At the time of the inspection there was not an individual record available for child #1 or #3
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will create an individual record available for child #1 and #3”
Citation Apr 24, 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 §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
The record of child #4 and child #2 and #5 all three in care at the time of the inspection, did not contain the parental consents required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the record of child #4 and child #2 and #5 with the parental consents required prior to admission.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 had only one of the required reference letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the record of staff person #4 with the required reference letter.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention of shaken baby syndrome/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(6)/3270.31(h)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 (both having served over one year) did not have proof of the required one hour update to the health and safety training or the required shaken baby training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “Provider will update the records of staff person #1 and #2 with proof of the required one hour update to the health and safety training or the required shaken baby training.”
Citation Apr 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4, having served the facility over one year was lackin in the proof of the required 12 hours of training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2023): “the record of staff person #4, having served the facility will be updated with the proof of the required 12 hours of training.”
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the pink room was lacking scissors and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “Director did supply the first aid kit in the pink room with scissors and tweezers at the time of the inspection.”
Citation Apr 4, 2022 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)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “Staff person #1 has an appointment for a health assessment and their file will be updated as soon as it is complete.”
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the onset of the inspection the proof of current liability insurance was not provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “During the course of the inspection the updated insurance information was promptly provided.”
Citation Apr 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection all of the children emergency contact information was located in the pink room, children were brought to the room adjacent to that room and their emergency contact information was not in the room where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “Emergency contact information was immediately brought from the pink room to the room adjacent so that it would be in the room where the children were.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $67.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $55.00 $55.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $55.00 $55.00

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

Capacity 100 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Smart Alecks Learning Center II
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 338-4285
State certificate # CER-00256080
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Common questions

Has Smart Alecks Learning Center II had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 24, 2023 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the following staff were lacking in required CPSL documentation: Staff person #2; Current valid Pennsylvania State police clearance, Current Child abuse Clearance and Current Mandated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Smart Alecks Learning Center II?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Smart Alecks Learning Center II since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Smart Alecks Learning Center II’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 10, 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 Smart Alecks Learning Center II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Smart Alecks Learning Center II last inspected?

Aug 14, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Smart Alecks Learning Center II cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for preschool, $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Smart Alecks Learning Center II?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Smart Alecks Learning Center II.

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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