Aalims Learning Center LLC
Aalims Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 12 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 2/14/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 agreement form was missing a parent signature for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 2/14/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form parent did not give consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On 8/21/23 Certification Representative verified fell out of the high chair while being supervise by staff person # 1.
On 8/21/23 Certification Representative verified that staff person # 1 was restraining child in highchair due to biting.
On 8/18/23 during a complaint investigation Certification Representative verified that Teacher #1 did not intervene to stop the child from falling and injuring himself, due to being angry that child was trying to bite her.
On the date of the inspection there were 4 children in highchairs in the main room, while the other children in care in that room were either engaged with staff or sitting on the mats watching a video. When asked why those 4 children were in the highchairs staff reported that it was an intervention to redirect unwanted behavior. Upon further interview owner did verbalize that at the end of the day children are sometimes put in highchairs while staff clean up the facility.
At the time of the inspection on the left hand side of the facility: staff person #1 was caring for a total of 7 children including a pair of 2 year old children.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (Having served the facility more than 45 days) did not have the required National Sex Offender clearance letter.
At the time of the inspection there were nine children in care and three staff persons providing care. When the staff person opened the door for certification representative, they did leave a one-year-old and two older school aged (a total of three) children in the side room unsupervised. After having returned to the main space from answering the door the staff person did not immediately return to the side room where the children were in care. Moments later an older toddler emerged from the director's office. No person was in the office with him.
When asked the names of the specific children in their assigned group the staff person's response was we don't really do it like that here, we all watch them all."
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking the required emergency contact information.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the consents required prior to admission.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $72.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Aalims Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Aug 21, 2023 (supervision): “On 8/21/23 Certification Representative verified fell out of the high chair while being supervise by staff person # 1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Aalims Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Aalims Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 27, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Aalims Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Aalims Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Jan 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Aalims Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Aalims Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Aalims Learning Center LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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