Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC · 3232 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia
Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 34 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 4). All 4 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #129 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 had none of the consents required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection in the center of the facility on the western wall, there was a hole in the wall, the paint around the hole was peeling and the plaster inside was exposed.
At the time of the inspection certification representative did request access to the staff files in order to conduct the renewal inspection, staff was unable to provide access at the time of the request.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in any part of the facility at the time of the inspection. conspicuous location used by parents.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $55.60 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.60 |
| 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
Common questions
Has Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Brainy Bunch Educational 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 Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 13, 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 Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #129 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC last inspected?
Feb 19, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brainy Bunch Educational 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 Brainy Bunch Educational Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brainy Bunch Educational 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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