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Innovative Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Innovative Scholars Academy
Innovative Scholars Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Innovative Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00251906
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Dec 16, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 12/16/2025 child # 1 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Observed 12/16/2025 child # 3 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 3/19/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Observed 12/16/2025 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #2 did not handwash child's hands after being diapered. Also observed staff #1 did not ensure that children hands were washed before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Observed 12/16/2025 the emergency contact information for the children were not in the childcare space where children receive care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed 12/16/2025 child # 1 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed 12/16/2025 there was peeling paint that was chipping no kept from visible hazard from the children in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Observed 12/16/2025 child #1emergency contact did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Observed 12/16/2025 staff # 1 and 3 were observed leaving child #4 alone in a bouncy chair rocker alone not being able to hear, see or access the child's whereabouts.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Observed 12/16/2025 staff #2 did not wash their hands before serving children their meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 12/16/2025 in child # 1, and 2 file the health insurance information was missing from the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
Aug 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed 8/6/2025 the outdoor play spaced had toys that were dirty and not in good condition with dirt and debris covering it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed 8/6/2025 the tables used in the childcare space where children sit, eat and conduct activities the side rubber protective covering was exposed with sharp wood not in good repair and free from visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“Observed 8/6/2025 in the childcare traffic area the glass window had a wood board against the window due to the graffiti drawling on the window and used for a protective measure per statement of the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Observed 8/6/2025 facility did not contain a shaken baby, abusive head trauma or child maltreatment policy written policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“On 8/6/2025 observed facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed 8/6/2022 staff #1 and 2 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“Observed 8/6/2025 Staff person # file 2 did not include the Better Kid Care Health and Safety training by CCDBG at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Innovative Scholars Academy
Is Innovative Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Innovative Scholars Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Innovative Scholars Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Innovative Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Innovative Scholars Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Innovative Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Innovative Scholars Academy's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Innovative Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 708-7931 to ask.
What is Innovative Scholars Academy's phone number?
(215) 708-7931.
Where is Innovative Scholars Academy?
5039 Frankford Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Creative Minds Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.