Care to Learn Child Development CTR
Care to Learn Child Development CTR is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 46 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 46). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed school age first aid kit missing soap and play space first aid kit missing gloves.
Observed school age bathroom sink detaching from wall. Observed broken tile in toddler classroom. Observed play space unclean.
During the inspection, it was observed that the school age room with mixed ages was out of ratio. It had 13 school age children (k-4th grade) with only one staff.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 5, was unaware of how many children were in her classroom.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan had not review in the last year.
While conducting my inspection I observed an unlocked cabinet in the school age room with cleaning supplies in it.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 118 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the indoor play space did not have a first aid kit.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the first aid kit in the school age room was accessible to the children.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the highchair did not have a T-shape safety strap.
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While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the infant room was not labeled.
While conducting my inspection I observed that child 11 did not have a completed medication log.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency place did not accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have their 6 or 10 health & safety training, and 3, 4, did not have their 1 hour updated health & safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, did not contain a current fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain a current written evaluation.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the infant room, and the toddler room did not have a posted daily schedule.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1-5, and 7-9 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 7, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4-9, did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, it was observed that the toddler room did not have a posted transportation plan.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 9, was missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed chipped tile in toddler room.
Observed crib not fully put together with loose screws in young Pre-K child care space.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include current FBI clearance. FBI clearance included in file was last completed on 07/14/17. Staff person 2 file failed to include current PA state police clearance. PA state clearance included in file was last completed on 01/24/18. Staff person 3 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance. File included DOE FBI clearance.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in preschool rooms 1 and 2 did not contain protective receptacle covers.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23, cert rep observed based board located in large preschool room was lifting from wall.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in school classroom.
In review of emergency plan documentation, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
In review of emergency plan documents, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Operator did not have a copy of facility's current liability insurance on file at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2 and 5 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff persons 2 and 5 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new health and safety professional development.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 4 and 5 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to have two written nonfamily references. File only included 1 letter of references.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the emergency contact person.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022,12 child files were reviewed. Child # 12 file contained a emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents work telephone number. Child # 12 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone number and work address.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 9 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section regarding information on the child's special needs
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child#4, 8 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not have the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 2 and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 contained a PA Drivers License that expired on 6/30/2021. Staff member # 3 file contained PA Drivers License that expired on 1/5/2019. These are not acceptable as verification of age.
“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) | $74.00 | $63.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $74.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $51.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $41.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $41.00 |
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 Care to Learn Child Development CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 16, 2024 (staff ratios): “During the inspection, it was observed that the school age room with mixed ages was out of ratio. It had 13 school age children (k-4th grade) with only one staff.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Care to Learn Child Development CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Care to Learn Child Development CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Care to Learn Child Development CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Apr 30, 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 Care to Learn Child Development CTR compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,035 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Care to Learn Child Development CTR last inspected?
Jan 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Care to Learn Child Development CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for newborn, $74.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Care to Learn Child Development CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Care To Learn Child Development CTR INC.
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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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