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Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC

903 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 34 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (9 of 34). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #675 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#675 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 9
Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Supervision 1
Other standards 1
Training & qualifications 1
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection facility persons # 1 did not have their Child Abuse Clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Staff #1 submitted a child abuse clearance on 10/14/25. Staff #3's clearance was misplaced in another file. Her clearance is now in her file.”
Core safety Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection facility persons # 1 and #3 did not have their Child Abuse Clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Staff #1 submitted a child abuse clearance on 10/14/25. Staff #3's clearance was misplaced in another file. Her clearance is now in her file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the following A. written policies covering 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing and distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. B. Emergency plan did not address continuity of operations C. Facility person #3 did not have their Health and safety update on file and facility person #4 did not have their Health and Safety on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Policies were updated and discussed with staff Staff completed Health and Safety trainings.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the investigation annual emergency drill was not conducted or documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “An annual emergency drill was updated on 10/20/25 and placed in the emergency drill logbook that is kept in the office for review.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional or Act 62 attestation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Alert 1 came out on 10/15/25 for our annal fire inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of purchase of interconnected system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Certificate was printed out and put in file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the inspection emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the local municipality or to the county EMA as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Plans were emailed to city of Philadelphia Emergency Management and documented on the emergency plan delivery form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not notify 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “An updated letter was emailed and sent to the local fire and police station.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of diapering facility person #1 sat child down, turn around and walked away from her while she went to washing her hands. While not being supervised child pulled toy shelf down but was not injured.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will have facility person #1 complete supervision training and submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of inspection legal entity did not have a reviewed and updated emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will review and update their emergency plan and submit a signature page indicating evidence of review and update for 2025 year.”
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Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Large muscle space provided 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have indoor or outdoor play space due to current construction.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will complete construction in indoor play space and ensure that play space is safe and ready for child to play at all times. Legal entity contacted OCDEL to return to view corrections.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of inspection plugins (air fresheners) and electrical extermination plugs were being use in childcare space during childcare time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Legal entity removed the plugins and also extermination plugins and not return them.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of inspection first aid kit in classroom #1 (Toddler / Mickey Mouse) did not have gauze and none of the first aid kits had soap in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Legal entity replenished the gauzed and soap in the first aid kits during the inspection.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of inspection there were lights out throughout the facility (Infant room, Preschool room, Kitchen, hallway, After school room, indoor play space).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will ensure that all lights are working, and any bulbs are replaced and pictures will be send to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have hand washing signs posted in the bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will post corrected hand washing signs in all bathrooms by each sink and toilet.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
At the time of inspection facility had exits in the indoor play areas both blocked due to construction.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will clear all exits to ensure egress is not blocked for safe exiting, pictures will be sent to OCDEL for evidence of corrections”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility did not have evidence that they: send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency and send a copy to OCDEL for evidence of corrections.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have polices on: 1. Recognition of potential signs / symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will create required policies and submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
At the time of inspection facility have several unsafe areas (indoor play space had tools and equipment for construction, children had access to electrical box "wiring", access to heating room,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Legal entity corrected the unsafe areas.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of inspection child 1-5 did not have updated emergency contact information and financial agreement at least every 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will obtain all updated emergency contact information and financial agreement and have it on file at the facility at all times and a copy sent to OCDEL for proof of correction.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of inspection staff person #2 did not have a file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “Legal entity will obtain a complete and complaint file for staff person #2 and send a copy to OCDEL for evidence of corrections.”
Citation Dec 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
At the time of inspection facility could not supply their certificate of occupancy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Legal entity will obtain certificate of occupancy, provided OCDEL with a copy and keep a hard copy posted at the facility at all times.”
Citation Nov 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have a biannual health assessment and #5 did not have Mantoux reading and testing results on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #5 and 6 obtains a bi-annual health assessment and #6 obtains Mantoux testing and results and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and 6 did not have a biannual health assessment and #5 did not have Mantoux reading and testing results on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #5 and 6 obtains a bi-annual health assessment and #6 obtains Mantoux testing and results and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
At the time of inspection facility person #5 dd not have their Health and Safety Update on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that staff #5 completes Health and Safety Update and keeps a copy on file at the facility and send a copy to OCDEL to provide evidence of corrections.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
At the time of inspection staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6did not have positions in which they were functioning on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that all staff has qualified position in which they are performing on file at the facility and a copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of verified childcare education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have completed verified child experience on file and in each staff file at all times and a copy will be submitted to OCDEL for proof of correction.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #5 obtains two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person and kept on file at the facility and a copy will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/28/22it was observed child # 1 and 2 was sleeping on their stomachs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2022): “Child # 1 and 2 sleep equipment was labeled "Child May Roll" at time of inspection.”
Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/28/22 it was observed the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents before and after an emergency arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Provider will update current emergency plan with procedure to contact parents via phone and text before and after an emergency arises as soon as time allows.”
Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/28/22 it was observed child #3 was sleeping on the floor on a mat in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2022): “Child #3 was placed in an age-appropriate pack and play at the time of inspection.”
Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/28/22 it was observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Provider will update current emergency plan with procedures to accommodate children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/28/22 it was observed the facility did not conduct or document an emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Provider will conduct and document an emergency drill. Verification will be emailed to certification representative.”
Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/28/22 it was observed the emergency plan did not include a lock down procedure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2022): “Provider will update current emergency plan by adding lock-down procedures.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $68.00 $56.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.00 $53.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.00 $47.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $46.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $46.00 $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

Capacity 60 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 2, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Cent
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 725-7070
State certificate # CER-00247388
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Common questions

Has Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Nov 10, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection facility persons # 1 did not have their Child Abuse Clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 2, 2025. 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 Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is #675 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Adventure Alley Childrens Learning Cent.

Certified centers nearby

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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