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Acelero American St

2115 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 191222.8· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
174
open each week
5 days

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About Acelero American St

Acelero American St is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 174 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 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
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
174 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity174 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Acelero American St

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
174 children
License number
#CER-00260349
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 11, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement form for child #1, 2, and 3 was not signed by the parent within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that rooms 6, 7, 8, and 9 did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the testing of the fire system within the last 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

  2. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 22, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 18 staff files and the file of staff #1 (last 8/30/23) and staff #3 (last 6/30/23) did not include an updated PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(d) No simultaneous use

      “During the unannounced inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the indoor play space was being used for storage. There were no equipment or toys in place for large muscle activity which included running, jumping, climbing and riding in the play space”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

  4. Jul 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a record of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #5, (2/1/24) staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not include a fire safety training or an updated fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and staff #5 file did not include a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment (last date 6/11/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire extinguisher inspection date has been expired on Jan 2024 in room #3 and in the hallway next to room #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #6, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not include a verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and the health reports for child #2 and child #3 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

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 American St

Is Acelero American St licensed?

Yes. Acelero American St is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Acelero American St last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acelero American St had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 American St care for?

174, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Acelero American St accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Acelero American St's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Acelero American St cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 966-3700 to ask.

What is Acelero American St's phone number?

(215) 966-3700.

Where is Acelero American St?

2115 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivey Leap Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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