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Scholars of the Future
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About Scholars of the Future
Scholars of the Future is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 17 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (267) 713-7401 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Scholars of the Future
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257124
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The annual fire inspection had date 9/19/2024 and cert rep was unable to find the inspection on the Atlas website.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, staff persons number one did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, Staff person one did not have any records of health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, staff persons number two did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, Staff person one did not have any records of health assessments on file and staff two had health assessment dated 01/15/2020 on file which proves to be expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
Aug 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, staff persons number one did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, Staff person one did not have any records of health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, staff persons number two did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 08/06/2025, Staff person one did not have any records of health assessments on file and staff two had health assessment dated 01/15/2020 on file which proves to be expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the Renewal Inspection, a child-sized blue, plastic/metal chair, contained a split in the center of the seating area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child number 2 did not have an initial health assessment on file and was admitted into the program on 11/28/2022. The child's last health assessment was dated 01/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child number 1 did not have a health assessment on file and the child was admitted into the program on 11/15/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection, an outlet near the art station near the front of the main room was uncovered.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the allocated unannounced Inspection, the restroom located near the back of the main room, had a toilet seat that was unfastened causing it to fall off the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection, the Certification Representative noticed three unlabeled bottles inside the refrigerator, one appeared to be juice and the other two, formula.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On 5/16/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that the fencing has a wide space opening located at the bottom of the gate which creates an unsafe area for the children to use in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/16/24 during the renewal inspection, Certification Rep. noticed that there was clutter on top of the children's cubbies and near the art table which creates visible hazards for the children and staff. - The classroom rug was lifting which creates a tripping/falling hazard for the children and staff. -”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 9/21/23, staff member #1 was observed alone in the facility with 6 children ages 3 to 5 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
Jun 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed first aid kit missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed refrigerator measuring at 52 degrees..”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a torn chair in childcare space and a broken table in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.165 Menus
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the menu is not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, there is not a facility accident file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, staff persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have signed disclosure statements in their files. Staff person #3 does not have evidence of completed Mandated reporter training in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the emergency plan does not list the address of the shelter at a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, staff person #2 had 10 children in their care while alone in the facility. The youngest child is one year old, there are 4/4-year olds and 5/2 year olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a renewal inspection, the power strip under the desk has 6 outlets without covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the bathroom has an unlocked drawer holding various toxics such as Aquaphor, Tom's lotion and Aveeno extreme therapy lotion.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, dirt and dust are under the desk. There is dirt and dust on the floor near the green rug in the childcare space. In the outside play space, there is a blue chair with water and dirt on it, a red bucket with dirt in it, dirty toys, a cooler, yellow bucket, dirty wagon and turned over object on its side with red plastic next to it--all visible hazards. The smaller black trash can in the kitchen needs to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, there is no sign posted at the small sink in the child care space that states a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the drawer in the bathroom has multiple packs of Huggies wipes with warning signs that the packaging is a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, the refrigerator is not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“During a renewal inspection on 3/7/22, child #1 did not have parental written consent for administration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Scholars of the Future
Is Scholars of the Future licensed?
Yes. Scholars of the Future is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Scholars of the Future last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Scholars of the Future had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Scholars of the Future care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Scholars of the Future accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Scholars of the Future's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 713-7401 to confirm.
How much does Scholars of the Future cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 713-7401 to ask.
What is Scholars of the Future's phone number?
(267) 713-7401.
Where is Scholars of the Future?
6211 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Faulks Footsie Rolls, under 0.1 miles away.