Stemm Academy
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of inspection, in the preschool classroom there were damaged ceiling tiles.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
At time of inspection, the staff in the young toddler room were not assigned specific children to supervise as required.
At time of inspection, the rest equipment (cots) weren't labeled for specific child use as required.
At time of inspection, staff in the toddler room did not wash the child's hand s or their own hands after diapering.
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.
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.
Child #1-5 did not have designated name of release person documented on their agreement forms as required.
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.
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.
At time of inspection, staff person#3, #5 and # 6 did not have two non-family references documented in their records.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During time of initial inspection, the hand washing requirement was not posted in all the toilet areas of the facility.
At time of initial inspection, there were no dramatic role playing equipment and art materials for tactile development present.
“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
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
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.
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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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