American Academy for Early Education
2713 N Broad St # 17, Philadelphia, PA
4.2· 10 reviews
Safari Scholars
- licensed capacity
- 11
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Safari Scholars
Safari Scholars is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Safari Scholars
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 11 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256475
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 29 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 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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May 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 5/8/26, mold was observed on the bottom of the walls inside of the indoor basement play space, there was also walls observed missing that were torn out due to construction along with the carpet being torn up from the floor. (Continued Noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26).”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #1 (8hours reviewed).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the file of facility person #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed State Police Clerance or a National Sex Offenders Registry verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1 and #2 received emergency plan training on an annual basis. There was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 received initial emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility has comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, mold was observed on the bottom of the walls inside of the indoor basement play space, there was also walls observed missing that were torn out due to construction along with the carpet being torn up from the floor.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/26, the record reviewed for staff #3 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the Unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, the continuity of operations presented did not include information on how the facility will back up health and other key files or managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of an emergency disaster. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, Staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 6/3/25. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, the continuity of operations presented did not include information on how the facility will back up health and other key files or managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of an emergency disaster.”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Aug 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the Unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 8/27/25, the continuity of operations presented did not include information on how the facility will back up health and other key files or managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of an emergency disaster. (Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, Staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 6/3/25. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, the continuity of operations presented did not include information on how the facility will back up health and other key files or managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of an emergency disaster.”
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/27/25, The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Apr 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, the record reviewed for facility person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, the fire detection system was tested. The fire detection system alarm sounded off on the 1st floor main childcare space, however the fire detection system did not sound off in the basement, where the indoor play space is located.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, upon request, 12 hours of childcare training for staff person #1, was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, the file reviewed for facility person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience to verify them for the position performing (Director).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, the file reviewed for facility person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience to verify them for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, the water temperature in the main childcare space bathroom was tested via a thermometer and read 112° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the initial inspection conducted 4/4/25, the first aid kit reviewed, on the 1st floor, main childcare space, did not include tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Safari Scholars
Is Safari Scholars licensed?
Yes. Safari Scholars is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Safari Scholars last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Safari Scholars had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Safari Scholars care for?
11, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Safari Scholars accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Safari Scholars' hours?
Every day, 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Safari Scholars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 789-2000 to ask.
What is Safari Scholars' phone number?
(215) 789-2000.
Where is Safari Scholars?
2745 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Beginnings Learning Center 2, under 0.1 miles away.