Agape Childcare and Learning Center · 5924 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia
Agape Childcare and Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 21). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the toddler room.
During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool room and the outdoor play space.
During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of experience to qualify them as Assistant Group Supervisors.
During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the agreement of child #2 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 October 17, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #2 and 4 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.
During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the emergency contact forms of children #1,2, and 4 were not signed/updated at least once in a 6 month period, and the financial agreements of children #1 and #4 were not signed at least once in a 6 month period.
During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, certification representative observed a broken electrical face plate around the light switch in bathroom 1.
During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the back section of room 3, and on the walls of the outdoor play space.
During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.
During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain an agreement.
During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, the written emergency plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in rooms 2, 3, or 4.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1 and #4 did not contain the NSOR verification certificate and the record of staff #2 did not contain a mandated reporter training completed within 60 months (dated 11-2-18).
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted on an annual basis.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, Certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the back room and in the hallway.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in rooms 1, 2, and 3.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, Certification representative observed a toilet with broken tank cover in bathroom 1.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, provider did not have documentation of an annual inspection report on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training update, and the records of staff #2 and #3 did not include documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training.
During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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 | $39.76 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.76 |
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 Childcare and Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 29, 2023 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1 and #4 did not contain the NSOR verification certificate and the record of staff #2 did not contain a mandated reporter training completed within…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Agape Childcare and Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Agape Childcare and Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Agape Childcare and Learning Center’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 Childcare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Agape Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
Oct 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Agape Childcare and Learning Center 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 Childcare and Learning Center?
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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