Wynnefield Prep Academy
Wynnefield Prep Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 97 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 17). 4 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 #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #1 and found that the NSOR clearance was expired.
During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for facility child #1 and found that the health assessment form on file was greater than one year. The last health assessment on file was dated 12/9/2024.
During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #1 and found that the fire safety training was not completed annually.
During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for facility child #2 and found that the emergency contact form was not updated in a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/25, Certification Representative observed a yogurt and a cheese stick sitting out in a child's cubby.
During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24, the file for child #1 was reviewed and found that the agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that the PA Driver's License was expired as of 05/10/2021.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the services to be provided.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact from that did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and3 files contained emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for transportation, swimming and wading
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a PA driver's license (DL) as proof of identification. The PA DL expired on 5/10/2021
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/2023, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of CPR/First Aid training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. ** Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.**
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work address.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $63.00 | $51.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $51.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $47.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $44.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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 Wynnefield Prep Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 26, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 03/26/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #1 and found that the NSOR clearance was expired.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wynnefield Prep Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wynnefield Prep Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wynnefield Prep Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 11, 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 Wynnefield Prep Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wynnefield Prep Academy last inspected?
Mar 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wynnefield Prep Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wynnefield Prep Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wynnefield Prep Academy 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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