Southwest Children Academy
Southwest Children Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 17). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 07/30/26, during the renewal inspection, no documentation of staff #1 being trained on the training regarding the emergency plan in the last 12 months was presented to the certification representative.
On 07/30/26, during the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted in the child care facility.
On 07/30/26, during the renewal inspection, no evacuation routes were posted in the facility.
During complaint investigation on 9/6/24, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1 a preschool child, was observed sitting in a highchair that was in appropriate for child's size.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have a NSOR clearance in file Staff # 4 did not have documentation of and 1 other clearance in file and did not have any receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for. Staff # 5 had an incomplete state police clearance, no NSOR clearance, or a signed disclosure in file Staff # 6 did not have a signed disclosure in file
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert rep observed the following: the children in the front childcare space right at the entrance, cots were not placed 2 feet on 3 sides
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, and # 4 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 5 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have a file at the facility
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, # 5 and # 6 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First aid in file
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of CPR and 1st Aid training within 90 days of employment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 adn5 files contained fee agreements that did not address the section for extra services.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 3, and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work contact information for the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form where the section on the child's disability was not addressed.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form that did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.
Staff person #1 has expired pediatric first aid/CPR training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $68.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.00 | $50.00 |
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 Southwest Children Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 6, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “During complaint investigation on 9/6/24, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1 a preschool child, was observed sitting in a highchair that was in appropriate for child's size.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Southwest Children Academy?
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 Southwest Children Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 13, 2018. 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 Southwest Children Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #337 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Southwest Children Academy last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Southwest Children Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $59.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Southwest Children Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Southwest Children Academy LLC.
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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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