Spring Garden Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 133 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (9 of 18). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the most recent Fire Drill documented on file was dated 03/31/2026.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the provider could not verify that the local traffic safety authorities were notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain an annual written staff evaluation.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the file for Child #3 did not contain the Medical Coverage or Health Insurance Policy number for the child.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the most recent Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 had not been reviewed and updated within the 6-month period.
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record or exemption from immunization was not present for child #6.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases, a health assessment of staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Health assessment of facility person #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location at each level.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 and #4 did not include the address, phone number, and/or name of the child's physician.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #5, #6, and #7 did not include the work address and/or phone number of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #6 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every childcare space.
At the time of renewal inspection, financial agreement and/or emergency contact information for child #1 and #3 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact form of child #1 was updated on 10/24/23, of child #3 on 7/9/19, agreement of child #3 on 10/7/21.
On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 records does not include immunization records.
On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed staff # 1 file was missing a Health & Safety Training Certificate.
On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #2 & 4 records is missing MA policy number on their emergency contact forms.
On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #1, 2,3, 4 & 5 records did not have updated parent signatures on their emergency contact form and their agreements.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
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 Spring Garden Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 18 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Spring Garden Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Spring Garden Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Spring Garden Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 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 Spring Garden Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #405 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Spring Garden Academy last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Spring Garden Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Spring Garden Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Highway Mission Tabernacle.
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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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