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Children Space Learning Academy LLC

5665 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Children Space Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 43 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 41 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 41). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Health & medication 9
Building & playground safety 6
Supervision 3
Food & feeding 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Observed a child sleeping in back sprout area alone where cannot be seen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Staff will immediately reposition so that all children are seen. Provider will train staff on proper supervision and positioning selves to be able to see hear direct and assess children at all times.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in sprout classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Provider will have all chipped paint fixed.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed no handwashing sign in Sprout.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Provider will add handwashing sign.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed children sleeping on cots labeled for different children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Provider will ensure all staff is using proper cots for individual students.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Observed cots without 2 ft on 3 of the 4 sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Provider will reposition cots to have 2ft on 3 sides of the bed.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed cup not labeled in seedlings classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Staff will label all cups and bottles.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Operator will train staff #1 on the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 and 4 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Operator will obtain a health assessment for staff #2 and 4.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Operator will include a policy on the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have staff evaluation on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Operator will complete a staff evaluation on staff #1.”
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Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 fee agreement was not update at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Operator will update the fee agreement for child #1.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2-4 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “Operator will obtain verification of child care experience for staff #2-4.”
Citation Oct 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed bathroom with no handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Provider will add handwashing sign stating when to wash hands in al bathrooms.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During an unannounced monitoring visit certification rep parked car in front of the child care center. Another vehicle pulled up in front of cert reps car facing forward. Certification rep observed staff #1 come outside the child care center down the steps and through the gate to engage in a conversation with occupants of the vehicle while leaving the door to the center open. Staff #1 went to the back of vehicle to look inside of the vehicle. Cert rep then exited the car and proceeded to go inside of the center. Once staff #1 saw cert rep they immediately started walking towards the center to proceed to go inside. Once staff #1 and cert rep got inside of the center at the same time there were 6 preschool age children napping without supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2023): “Provider owner, director and supervisors will monitor all staff every 30 minutes on to make sure staff is in compliance with supervision. All staff will participate in training with Keystone Stars and send in ratios documentation to cert rep every Monday for each classroom for 3 months.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced monitoring cert rep observed that there were 4 new staff persons hired in the month of June under the 45 day provisional. Staff #1 did not have a disclosure on file. Staff #2 did not have the disclosure, criminal clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 did not have the disclosure, criminal clearance or FBI clearance on file. Staff #4 did not have the disclosure, criminal, FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “Operator will obtain for staff #1 a disclosure. Staff #2 a disclosure, criminal clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance. Staff #3 a disclosure, criminal clearance and FBI clearance. Staff #4 a disclosure, criminal, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance.”
Citation Jun 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the unannounced monitoring cert rep observed the preschool classroom mats while children were napping were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “Operator will make markings on the floor for each cot to ensure that each child is at least 2 feet apart on 3 sides.”
Core safety May 22, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the unannounced monitoring cert rep observed while driving down the street children playing in the outdoor play space which looked like there was no staff person outside with the children. Cert rep turned the corner and could now observe there was 1 staff person sitting down in a corner on a cell phone. Cert rep observed for about 2 minutes then parked and came back to the gate where staff person was sitting and still observed staff person on the cell phone. One child was ringing the doorbell to get inside while the others were running around on both sides of the play area. Where the staff person was positioned, she was not able to see all children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “All staff will be in a standing position where they can see all children at all times during indoor and outdoor play. There is a new no cell phone policy in the work area.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection child #2 did not have a complete health assessment with immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain the immunizations for child #2 and keep on file.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have fee agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will create an agreement for child #1 and keep on file.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection child #5 fee agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain the fee to be charged per day or per week for child #5 and update on the fee agreement.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection child #3 emergency contact did not include the emergency contact information on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain the emergency contact information for child #3 and keep on file.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection child #1-5 emergency contact did not include the work address and telephone numbers for the enrolling parents on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain the enrolling parents work address and telephone number for the emergency contact and keep on file.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection all the emergency contacts for all the children in care in the Trees classroom was not in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain all the emergency contacts for all children in care for the Trees classroom.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1-5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, administration of medications or special dietary needs on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, administration of medications or special dietary needs for the emergency contact for child #1-5 and keep on file.”
Citation Nov 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “Operator will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for child #2, 3 and 5 and keep on file.”
Core safety Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, file of staff person #1 contained Child Abuse clearance more than 60 months old. Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 05/06/2015; file of staff person #4 did not contain completed and/or request for Child Abuse clearance; disclosure statement on file for staff person #4 was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2022): “To make sure all clearances are updated on time. Clearances were sent out in February and processed on 3/17/22 and was received on 3/31/22”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, Food Prep License issued by local municipality expired 04/2020. Current Food Prep license was not available for review and/or displayed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “Food license is displayed and will be displayed at all times”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, protective receptacle cover was missing from the top outlet located under the window closest to the emergency exit door in the front lower level child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2022): “To make sure all receptacles cover are in at all times”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, Clorox wipes were observed on the floor next to the bathroom in the lower level child care space. This area was accessible to the children being cared for in the front classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2022): “To put wipes in its proper place.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, screen located in window above circle time area in front lower level child care space was torn and in disrepair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2022): “To take the mesh screen out and replace it with a new one”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During renewal inspection 03/28/2022, file for child #2 did not contain an exemption from immunization letter signed and dated by parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “Letter was in file and signed by parent on 05/2021. Additional letter written and signed by parent.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(b)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #2 appeared to be altered. Health Assessment for staff person #1 was dated 04/28/2021, year appeared to be altered from health assessment on file from 04/28/2017; Health Assessment on file for staff person #2 from 08/04/2021, month appeared to be whited out and changed and year appeared to be altered from health assessment on file dated 09/04/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2022): “Have all staff members provide a new physical form”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, file of staff #4 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of initial service at facility including results confirming staff person is free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2022): “Staff person will provide health assessment before hire date. Hire date was 3/7/2022.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not include answer to Question #2 that staff person was free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “To make sure all fields on health assessments are completely filled out”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain information on child's disability and/or special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “To have parent specify if child has disabilities or not”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “Got medical information completed by parent.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, emergency contact forms on file for child #1 and child #3 did not contain release persons addresses
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “To get parents to fill out forms completely adding all addresses”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain required parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “To get parent consent for emergency medical care”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, file of staff person #4 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “To put education in file”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, files of staff persons #2 and #4 did not contain two written, non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. File of staff person #2 contained one reference; file of staff person #4 did not contain any references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Staff #2 references are present in file. Staff #4 is newly hired and references are in file”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection on 03/28/2022, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification that 12 hours of annual child care training had been completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2022): “To put all training credentials in 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) $71.83 $67.52
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $71.83 $67.52
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $69.83 $66.32
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $67.82 $65.82
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $66.23 $63.82
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $57.80 $53.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $57.80 $53.00

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

Capacity 43 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 8, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since May 23, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Children Space Learning Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Saturday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 724-2500
State certificate # CER-00246035
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Common questions

Has Children Space Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 16, 2025 (supervision): “Observed a child sleeping in back sprout area alone where cannot be seen.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Children Space Learning Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Children Space 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 Space Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective May 23, 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 Children Space Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #732 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Children Space Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

Sep 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Children Space Learning Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $71.83 for newborn, $71.83 for infant, $69.83 for young toddler, $67.82 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Children Space Learning Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Children Space Learning Academy LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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