Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC
Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 15 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 6-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was small toy cars with wheels a diameter less than an inch/removable parts in a childcare space where 1yr old children were receiving care.
On 6-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had sticks, berries, and flipped over toys throughout.
On 9-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, a cabinet containing Clorox bleach, Clorox foaming glass cleaner, Lysol spray, detergents, napkins, etc. was accessible to children.
On 9-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, the first-aid kits in the School-age room were both missing soaps. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-1-2024.
On 9-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, there were 2 nails on the floor of the School-age room on the rear left side.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rear of Room #1, large School-age room, was set up as a play space and being used for storage. Storage shelves were stacked with bins, tables filled with boxes and bins and children's furniture.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the LE acknowledged that the unlicensed outdoor play space was being utilized by the children.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the School-age room was missing soap.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rear of Room #1, large School-age room, ceiling tiles were stained.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rear of Room #1, large School-age room, was not set up as a child care space.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 was not signed by the operator.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not include release persons.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form and emergency contact form of child #2 were not updated within a 6-month period.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. There was no exemption letter observed in the child's file.
“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) | $87.60 | $66.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $87.60 | $66.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $82.60 | $61.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $82.60 | $61.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.60 | $48.60 |
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 Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 15 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 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 Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC last inspected?
Jun 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $87.60 for newborn, $87.60 for infant, $82.60 for young toddler, $82.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Children of Destiny Learning Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Children Of Destiny 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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