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Stemm Academy

2361 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Stemm Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 197 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 18, 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 8
Building & playground safety 8
Background checks 4
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records included an expired Child Abuse Clearance. Staff's #2 content of records did not enclose a Child Abuse Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2026): “Provider will make sure Staff #1, and Staff #2 complete the missing and expired child abuse clearance immediately before returning to the center.”
Citation Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 and Staff's #3. Staff's #1, and Staff's #3 content of records included an expired Health Assessment Form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2026): “The provider will make time for Staff #1, and Staff #3 to make an appointment to obtain a current Health Assessment visit.”
Citation Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1. Staff #1 content of records included an expired Fire Safety training Certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2026): “The director will make sure Staff #1 completes a new Fire Safety training.”
Citation Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Child #2, Child #3, and Child #8. Child #2, Child #3, and Child #8 content of records did not indicate an address or phone number of the children's physician source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2026): “The director will make sure to have the parents complete the emergency contact form correctly.”
Citation Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Child #2, Child #8 and Child #10. Child #2, Child #8 and Child #10 content of records did not indicate a health insurance coverage and/or policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2026): “The director will have the parents complete the emergency contact form correctly.”
Citation Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Child #7, Child #8, and Child #8. Child #7, Child #8 and Child #10 content of records did not indicate information on whom the child may be released persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2026): “The director will make to have the parents complete the emergency contact form correctly.”
Citation Sep 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of children's file #1-10. All 10 Children's files did not have a fee agreement completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “The director will ensure all children's agreements are completed.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, in the preschool classroom there were damaged ceiling tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “The tiles will be repaired or replaced.”
Core safety Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection on 11/19/24, the file for staff #2-did not have written proof complying with the CPSL (state police) document or a request/receipt for meeting the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “The complete CPSL-state police was printed and placed in the staff file.”
Core safety Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection on 11/19/24, the file for staff #1-hire date 9/23/24 did not have written proof complying with the CPSL (child abuse) document or a request/receipt for meeting the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “Staff #1 submitted their resignation on 12/6/24.”
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Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.107/3270.161(d)
At the time of inspection, the thermometers facility refrigerators; which were used to store food for the children was not at the 45 degree temperatures as required by regulations. It was warmer then 45 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2023): “The thermometers were adjusted. New thermometers were put in the refrigerators (if needed).”
Core safety Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 did not have the required FBI clearance documented in their record within 45 days of required. Staff person #2 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in her record at time of inspection. Staff person #4 did not have required Child Abuse clearance and Mandated reporter training documented in their record. Staff person #6 did not have the required child abuse clearance documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2023): “All staff listed shall be removed from care with children until they have all required clearance and/or trainings completed and documented in their records.”
Core safety Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At time of inspection, the staff in the young toddler room were not assigned specific children to supervise as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “The staff in all childcare spaces including the young toddler room shall have specific children assigned to them for supervision as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
At time of inspection, the rest equipment (cots) weren't labeled for specific child use as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “All cots in facility used by children shall be labeled for individual use as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At time of inspection, staff in the toddler room did not wash the child's hand s or their own hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “The toddlers shall be moved to a room with a sink present so that all children and staff can ensure that all hands are washed after diapering as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
At time of inspection, room # 8 measured for childcare space was being used for storage and will need to be removed for capacity or cleaned out to remain childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “Room #8 shall be cleaned out to remain as childcare or if needed for storage shall be removed from capacity.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person #4-6, all recorded as Aides at facility did not have evaluations of their educational documents obtained outside of the U.S. evaluated to determine their qualifications and education level completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2023): “All staff listed shall have proof of education evaluated to help qualify them for their positions at the facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Child #1-5 did not have designated name of release person documented on their agreement forms as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2023): “The agreements for child #1-5 shall have the names of release person documented on their agreement forms as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #2 did not have health insurance provider and policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “The parent of child #2 shall provide the health insurance provider and policy number to documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 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)
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 4 did not have written parental consent on their emergency contact form for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “The parents of child #4 shall provide written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid on their child's emergency contact forms.”
Citation Nov 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person#3, #5 and # 6 did not have two non-family references documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2023): “All staff listed shall have two non-family references that attest to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation May 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.63/3270.76
In order to access the outdoor play area of the facility children would need to exit the building from the front area into an unsafe parking lot area which does not currently have a fence or natural barrier to restrict the children from these unsafe visible hazardous areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “The facility will work with the building owner/management to determine a means to make the area in the front of building safe to walk the children and utilize the outdoor play space and/or provide another means to exit the building that would provide a safe transition into the outdoor play space…”
Citation May 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
At time of initial inspection, the windows in all rooms located on the second floor were not modified or adapted to restrict the openings to fewer than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “All the windows that open in the second floor child care spaces shall be modified to restrict the openings to 6 in or less are required.”
Citation May 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During time of initial inspection, there was only one first aid kit available for inspection. However, there are a total of 10 child care spaces that need to have first-aid kits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “All child care spaces shall have a first aid kit present with all required items present inside in the space.”
Citation May 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During time of inspection, there was no visual identification on the front glass door of the facility and in the rooms were there are glass doors present between the rooms that will be used by the children in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “A visual identification shall be placed on the front door and on the other glass doors that are present in between the child care spaces.”
Citation May 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During time of initial inspection, the hand washing requirement was not posted in all the toilet areas of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “The hand washing requirement shall be printed, laminated and posted in all toilet areas of facility as required per regulations.”
Citation May 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Dramatic role playing /Tactile development 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(c)(1)/3270.101(c)(5)
At time of initial inspection, there were no dramatic role playing equipment and art materials for tactile development present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “The facility shall make sure that all required materials including dramatic role playing. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development are present for children to use.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Jun 6, 2022
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.00 $46.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $46.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $58.00 $46.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $58.00 $46.00

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 197 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 3, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator A And A Educational Services INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 277-4177
State certificate # CER-00250978
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Common questions

Has Stemm Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 11, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records included an expired Child Abuse Clearance.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Stemm Academy?

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

What is Stemm Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 4, 2025. 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 Stemm Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #676 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Stemm Academy last inspected?

Sep 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Stemm Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool, $58.00 for young school-age, $58.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Stemm Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A And A Educational Services INC.

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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