Buerger Early Learning Center
Buerger Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During self reported noncompliance investigation, cert re discovered a child was left unattended in a classroom while the rest of the class transitioned to another part of the facility.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing current health assessment in the file of Child 1.
During the renewal inspection on 06.12.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 (DOH: 04.23.23, SEE LIS CODE SHEET) did not include National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) documentation.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS PLACED IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OF ROOM 202 AND ROOM 206.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THERE WAS NO SIGN STATING A FACILITY STAFF PERSON AND AN ABLE CHILD SHALL WASH HIS HANDS AFTER EATING AND BEFORE TOILETING POSTED IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM BATHROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1, DATED 09.27.21, WAS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. (DOB: 07.21.21).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DATED 02.18.2020, WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT INCLULDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE FIRE DETECTION DEVISES AND SYSTEM WERE NOT ABLE TO BE TESTED (FACILITY IS INTERCONNECTED WITH MULTIPLE BUSINESS SITES). A STATEMENT OF ATTESTATION TO FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS WAS NOT PROVIDED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 22, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 AND #8, DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3, #4 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY BASICS TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE WRITTEN EVALUATION REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DATED 02.2018, WAS MORE THAN 12 MONTHS OLD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #6 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 28, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 AND #8, DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 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.
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.) | $99.78 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $92.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $89.95 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.94 | $45.45 |
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 Buerger Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 4, 2026 (supervision): “During self reported noncompliance investigation, cert re discovered a child was left unattended in a classroom while the rest of the class transitioned to another part of the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Buerger Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Buerger Early 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 Buerger Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Oct 21, 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 Buerger Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #301 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Buerger Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jun 3, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Buerger Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $99.78 for infant, $92.40 for young toddler, $89.95 for older toddler, $73.94 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Buerger Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Horizons Childrens Centers 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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