Agape Child Care and Learning CTR
Agape Child Care and Learning CTR is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (9 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During renewal inspection on September 10, 2025, the agreements of children #1, 2 and 3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During renewal inspection on September 10, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, and 3 did not specify the name of the child's physician, and the emergency contact information of child #2 did not specify the telephone number of the child's physician.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, certification representative observed overgrown grass in the outdoor play space, making it unsuitable for large muscle activity.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the hot water temperature in the downstairs bathroom measured at 112.8°F.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the records of children #2 and #4 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 6 months.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the record of child #3 did not contain a health assessment within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of annual fire safety training (dated 8-9-23).
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the agreement of child #1 was not signed by the parent or the operator.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the agreement of child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times, or the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain the health insurance policy number or the release person address.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
During renewal inspection on September 11, 2024, the records of children #1, 2, and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection on November 1, 2023, the facility emergency plan did not include Continuity of Operations.
During renewal inspection on November 1, certification representative observed overgrown grass in the outdoor play yard a large branch poking out, causing tripping hazards for children.
During renewal inspection on November 1, Certification Representative observed chipped paint in the upstairs bathroom, the wall of older toddler 2 room, and the bathroom cabinet of the bathroom in room 1.
During renewal inspection on November 1, 2023, the facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill conducted at the facility.
During renewal inspection on November 1, the operator did not have evidence that a copy of the emergency plan and/or subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
During renewal inspection on November 1, all 5 service agreements reviewed did not include the provision that the facility will use the Department's approved form to information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided.
During renewal inspection on November 1, the agreement of child #1 did not include arrival and departure times, or the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
There was over grown grass on the outdoor play area at the time of the renewal inspection. There was also an opened garbage bag with expose trash near the rear of the yard.
AT the time of facility inspection, the file for staff #1-director did not have written proof of a recent health assessment.
“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) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.77 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Agape Child Care and Learning CTR had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 21 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Agape Child Care and Learning CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Agape Child Care and Learning CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Agape Child Care and Learning CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 20, 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 Agape Child Care and Learning CTR compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Agape Child Care and Learning CTR last inspected?
Sep 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Agape Child Care and Learning CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Agape Child Care and Learning CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Quiana Whitfield.
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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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