Smart Alecks Learning Center II
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.
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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.
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.
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Repre4sentative noticed that child # 3 physical exam was missing.
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed the Pre- K classroom did not have a written daily activity schedule.
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 agreement form was missing the fee amount to be paid.
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child # 2 agreement forms were missing children's admission date.
On 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #4 emergency contact form was missing child's MA policy number.
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.
On 6-4-24 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 records were missing an agreement form.
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.
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on 6-4-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 5 record was missing parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 was lacking in a current valid health assessment:
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 and #4 were lacking in current written evaluation in their staff record.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #4 and #5 were both lacking the child's birthday.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact for child #2 was lacking their health insurance coverage information.
At the time of the inspection there was not an individual record available for child #1 or #3
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 had only one of the required reference letters.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the pink room was lacking scissors and tweezers.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current health assessment.
At the onset of the inspection the proof of current liability insurance was not provided.
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.
“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
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.
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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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