Wunderkind Academy · 1122 Buttonwood St, Philadelphia
Wunderkind Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed chipped paint along the yellow wall in the rear of the building.
The water in the bathroom designated for child use slightly exceeded 110 and measured 114 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the Initial Inspection on August 8th, 2024, the Fire System was not able to be tested due to the facility's location. An Annual Fire Inspection document was absent from file at the time of the inspection.
The operator did not have proof that emergency plan was sent to the local municipality on file.
Staff # 1 had an expired Fire Safety Training Certificate on file with date 3/21/2023.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $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 Wunderkind Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Wunderkind Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wunderkind Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wunderkind Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 29, 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 Wunderkind Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #224 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wunderkind Academy last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wunderkind Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wunderkind Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wunderkind Academy.
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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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