Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC
Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 17 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 17). 1 citation 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
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On November 26, 2025, during the complaint investigation, storage boxes were stacked on top of the cubbies in the back storage area, posing a fall hazard and open and accessible to children.
On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection the electrical outlet on the front wall of the play space was missing the protective cover.
On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the water temperature in the play space area bathroom sink on the first floor was measured at 120° F, via digital thermometer.
On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain a health assessment.
On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection the emergency contact form reviewed for child # 1, did not contain child #1 date of birth.
On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection the financial agreement for child # 1 was not dated.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was observed yelling and aggressively pushing child #1 multiple times in the video footage.
On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence that staff person # 1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the indoor play space was being utilized as storage. There were four-seater buggies and strollers being stored in the play space.
On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, there was toxics (diaper rash cream) on a shelf in the bumblebee's classroom in reach and accessible to children.
On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the health report reviewed for child # 1 did not include information on the child's current medication.
On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the health report reviewed for child # 1 and # 2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include verification of experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the downstairs bathroom in the infant areas had cleaning solutions that were easily accessible to children via being able to reach machine on the wall and tubing on the floor.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: screw protruding from the wall of the upstairs child care space between the windows, screws protruding from the exterior fire exit wall and a tripping hazard in the indoor play space floor
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the rear exit was blocked by trash bags. (corrected on site at the time of inspection)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 did not include a Rotovirus vaccine or exemption form and child #2 did not include the flu vaccination or exemption form in accordance with the vaccination schedule recommended by the ACIP.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $90.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $90.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $90.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $90.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $90.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
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 Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC 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 Jan 27, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was observed yelling and aggressively pushing child #1 multiple times in the video footage.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 12, 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 Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC 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 Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC last inspected?
Apr 29, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for newborn, $90.00 for infant, $90.00 for young toddler, $90.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Candys Kids Learning Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Candys Kids Learning Academy 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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