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Butterfly Effect Academy

6023 Market St Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA 191395.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days

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About Butterfly Effect Academy

Butterfly Effect Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 24 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Butterfly Effect Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Butterfly Effect Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
24 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256085
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 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. Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, 2, did not know all the children they were responsible for. As well as did not know how many children were in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the toilet on the first floor was not working correctly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  2. Nov 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their FBI clearance, nor did they have their NSOR clearance. Staff 2 did not have their state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the inspection, it was observed the first-floor room had 1 infant & 4 young toddlers with only 1 teacher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2 was not aware of who her assigned children were.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

  3. Mar 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, 3, did not wash the children's hands before snack. Staff one did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a current written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

  4. Apr 3, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the downstairs room did not have a daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During my inspection I observed that the none of the staff were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 10, did not include the policy number for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 6, 7, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During my inspection I observed that the downstairs room did not have a copy of the facility's emergency transportation plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “During my inspection I observed that child 11, did not have a completed medication log for the four medications that she has onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a written feeding schedule from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During my inspection I observed that the infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child did not update emergency contacts, and or agreement forms. Emergency contacts - student 1-10 Agreement forms - students 3, 5”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 9, 10, did not contain signed parental consent on their emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 9, did not have the special dietary needs completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 8, 9, did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During my inspection I observed that the facility had not documented in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4 did not have their annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During my inspection I observed that the downstairs room had peeling paint on the blue, purple, and white wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

  5. Apr 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection dated 4/19/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint throughout the facility, and there was chipped plaster on the wall near the cubby downstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “While reviewing the Emergency plan during the renewal inspection dated 4/19/2023, certification representative observed that the Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

  6. Jun 17, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log documented one occurrence where fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 3/17-4/11.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Infant feeding schedules were not provided by the parents for the infants receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The initial health assessments/TB screenings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were conducted after the staff persons' initial day in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #3, an infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire drill log documented one occurrence in which fire system checks were conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/7-4/11.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the release persons addresses.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “Styrofoam cups and plates were being used for meals and snacks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The cots in the OT/PS/SA Room were not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed teeth marks in the foam toys in the OT/PS area. This creates a potential hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the phone in the PS/SA Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the PS/SA bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact forms were not in the child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022

  7. Dec 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During initial inspection on 12/22/21, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that there were no handwashing signs posted at the basement childcare bathroom, the 1st floor bathroom, and at the kitchen's sink”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “During initial inspection on 12/22/21, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's child abuse clearance was a volunteer clearance dated 3/27/2020”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

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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Is Butterfly Effect Academy licensed?

Yes. Butterfly Effect Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Butterfly Effect Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Butterfly Effect Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Butterfly Effect Academy care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Butterfly Effect Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Butterfly Effect Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Butterfly Effect Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 660-9756 to ask.

What is Butterfly Effect Academy's phone number?

(215) 660-9756.

Where is Butterfly Effect Academy?

6023 Market St Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Achievers Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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