Brandis Learning Castle
Brandis Learning Castle 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 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 16). 3 citations 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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What inspectors cited most
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An unannounced inspection on 9/10/26 revealed the operator did not have a file (individual record) for child #1 and #2,
During the renewal inspection on 11/12/25 the hot water temperature at the sink in the kitchen area where children were observed washing their hands measured 115F.
During the renewal on 11/12/25 the file for staff person #1 had one written reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the a stove was observed in an area where children eat lunch and was not equipped with protective guards.
During the renewal inspection bolts without covers were observed on the playground fence and on riding toy.
During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent for child #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to OEM@Phila.gov as required.
During renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that telephone number of the nearest hospital police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by telephone in the main front classroom area.
During the renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, chipped paint was located on the front room banister and on the back walls of the basement classroom area.
During the renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that the cover of the trampoline located in the outdoor play space area was torn
During renewal record review on October 25, 2021, health assessment for staff person#3 checked "yes" for having a communicable disease and did not include documentation on medical problems that may threaten the health of children or prohibit from providing adequate care to children
During renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that no documented notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care home/facility
During renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, the file for staff person #1 hired 11/17/2017, contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 4/22/2016 which is more than 60 months old
During the renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, staff person #2 did not have documentation of 2 years experience with children
During renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, child #1 and 2 did not have emergency contact name, address and telephone number of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released documented on their emergency contact forms
During the renewal inspection on October 25th, 2021, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures and emergency evacuation accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions
“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.) | $82.00 | $64.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $82.00 | $64.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.00 | $48.00 |
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 Brandis Learning Castle had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Brandis Learning Castle?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Brandis Learning Castle’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 31, 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 Brandis Learning Castle 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 Brandis Learning Castle last inspected?
Nov 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brandis Learning Castle cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for infant, $82.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler, $66.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Brandis Learning Castle?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brandis Learning Castle 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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