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Acelero 17th Street

2900 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 191323.5· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
285
open each week
5 days

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About Acelero 17th Street

Acelero 17th Street is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 285 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Licensed capacity
285 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Thursday7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Friday7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity285 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Acelero 17th Street

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
285 children
License number
#CER-00259950
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 28, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff persons #2, #3, and #10 did not include two non-family references attesting to suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #5, #8, and #11 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, chipped paint was located in Classroom #11 on the left side wall; Classroom #6 on the back wall; Classroom #8 near the classroom sink; and Classroom #13 on the back wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and #2 (dated 11.26.25) were not updated within a 6-month period of time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #7 did not include verification of experience for Assistant Group Supervisor; staff person #9 for Classroom Aide; staff person #10 for Classroom Aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #7, #8, #9, did not included annual fire safety training documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08, 26, the records reviewed did not include: Staff person #1 - Disclosure Statement Staff person #3 - Police Criminal Clearance Staff person #6 - FBI Clearance Staff person #7 - NSOR Clearance Staff person #9 - FBI Clearance Staff person #10 - PA State Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR Cleances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff persons #5, #8, #11, #9, did not include a 12-month written staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08, 26, the hot water temperature in Classroom #4 (127 degrees), Classroom #6 (140 degrees), Classroom #8 (140 degrees), Classroom #10 (113 degrees) and Classroom #11 (129 degrees), exceeded 110 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the first aid kit located in Classroom #7 did not include tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.08.26, the record reviewed for staff person #5, did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

  2. Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation conducted on 09.30.25, it was determined, via facility security camera footage, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not supervise Child #1 within the facility classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

  3. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 3, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the compliant investigation on 04.03.25, it was founded that Staff person#1 used physical punishment on CH#1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “During the complaint investigation on 04.03.25, it was founded Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3, used harsh and demeaning language towards CH #1 and in the presence of facility children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

  5. Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.20.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include FBI Fingerprint Clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 06.20.24, the first aid kit located in Classroom H3 did not contain scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

  6. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the initial inspection on 01.11.24., chipped paint was located on the back wall of the EHS #8 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Acelero 17th Street

Is Acelero 17th Street licensed?

Yes. Acelero 17th Street is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Acelero 17th Street last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acelero 17th Street had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Acelero 17th Street care for?

285, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Acelero 17th Street accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Acelero 17th Street's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Acelero 17th Street cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 940-7014 to ask.

What is Acelero 17th Street's phone number?

(267) 940-7014.

Where is Acelero 17th Street?

2900 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Rise and Shine Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).