The Aspen Grove School
The Aspen Grove School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 219 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. 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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During the incident investigation conducted on 08/04/2026, the Certification Representative interviewed Staff #1 and Staff #2 regarding the playground incident. Neither staff member reported witnessing the child's fall. Staff #1 stated the child's cry was heard and immediately attended to the child and followed the required protocol.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 08/04/26, the Certification Representative interviewed administration staff who questioned the staff of swatting child. Staff #1 did admit to the swatting the child's hand.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 08/04/26, the Certification Representative interviewed staff who witness a staff member take a child's toy and threatened to throw the toy in the trash if the child did not stop crying
During a complaint investigation conducted on 08/04/26, the Certification Representative interviewed witness present during the incident of the teacher yelling at the child for crying. Witness verified staff yelling at the child for cyring.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/24, the Certification Representative review Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records did not obtain a 1-hour health and Safety update training.
The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of DHS FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in several of the toddler and preschool rooms.
At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #2,3 and 4.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS # 1,2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENINGS.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS #3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE RECORDS FOR STAFF PERSONS # 3 AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSONS' SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A STAFF PERSONS.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSONS # 12 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 9,11 AND 15 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14 and 15 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION OR NSOR AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #13 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE FBI HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #17 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #19 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE NSOR AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #23 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE FBI HISTORY INFORMATION AND NSOR AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #25 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UDER THE CPSL.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 4,10,15,17,19,21, 23 AND 27. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 10,14 AND 28 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 16,19,20,21 AND 25 DID NOT VERIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 13, 19, 21,23,25 AND 27 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCES
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,24 and 26 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
“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.) | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $82.46 | $82.46 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $82.46 | $82.46 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.68 | $75.68 |
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 The Aspen Grove School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 4, 2026 (supervision): “During the incident investigation conducted on 08/04/2026, the Certification Representative interviewed Staff #1 and Staff #2 regarding the playground incident. Neither staff member reported witnessing the child's fall.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Aspen Grove School?
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 The Aspen Grove School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 31, 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 The Aspen Grove School 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 The Aspen Grove School last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Aspen Grove School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $101.10 for infant, $82.46 for young toddler, $82.46 for older toddler, $75.68 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Aspen Grove School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Adhikya 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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