Childrens Developmental Learning CTR
Childrens Developmental Learning CTR is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 38 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 38). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 6-8-2026 during a follow-up visit, the outdoor play equipment did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026 and a follow-up visit on 5-28-2026.
On 6-8-2026 during a follow-up visit, there was no director present at the facility. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026 and a follow-up visit on 5-28-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, staff person #3 was alone with 4 children in care at the facility. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the emergency exit gate was locked.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the outdoor play equipment did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include an up-to-date health assessment. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the health assessment of staff person #3 did not address communicable diseases. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up, the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include child maltreatment. The facility's Emergency plan did not include continuity of operations. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, there was no director present at the facility. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the agreement forms of children #1 and #2 did not include updated child service reports. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the agreement form of child #3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 5-28-2026 during a follow-up visit, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 4-15-2026.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1 and #4 had NSOR clearances that expired on 11-17-2025. The file of staff person #2 had a Child Abuse clearance that expired on 2-9-2026.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #3 was alone with 4 children in care at the facility.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer on the table next to the refrigerator on the Lower level of the facility.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall at the top of the steps of the Upper level was dirty.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wooden table on the Upper level of the facility had screw sticking out.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play equipment did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the cribs on the Upper level of the facility were not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include an up-to-date health assessment.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #3 did not address communicable diseases.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include child maltreatment. The facility's Emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 had an expired fire safety training dated 1-25-2025.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was no director present.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's Parent handbook did not include a supervision policy.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1 and #2 did not include updated child service reports.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the release persons address and phone number.
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On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 had an expired FBI clearance dated 3-14-2020.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was alone at the facility with 3 children in care.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 left 3 children unsupervised in the classroom while answering the door.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, hand sanitizer bottles were easily accessible throughout the facility. There were Lysol disinfectant wipes and alcohol spray on top of the toilet area in the children's bathroom on the lower level.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there were cots leaning against the wall by the cribs on the Upper level in the childcare space. The walls by the children's bathrooms on the lower and upper levels were dirty.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the children's playhouses on the Upper and Lower levels were dirty and the doors were broken off. A crib on the Upper level was filled with children's mats, empty bags and other things.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2 and #3 did not include child service reports.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the child's birthdate.
On 5-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the release person's address and phone number.
On June 6, 2024, during the renewal inspection, there were missing protective receptacle covers in the main Preschool/ School age childcare space area.
On June 6, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there was a baby bouncy chair inside crib with child in the chair.
On 6/6/24 during the renewal inspection there were no play materials available for the infants and toddlers to use in the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, 4, and 5 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child # 3, 4, and 5.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for toddlers.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have verification of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the emergency management agency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy for, "shaken baby and abusive head trauma". Also, the facility had an emergency that did not identify the duties of each staff person during an emergency. And, the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency. Finally, staff #1 and 2 did not have the health and safety update training completed.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TB MANTOUX TEST RESULTS.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING IN ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON 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) | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 Childrens Developmental Learning CTR 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 Apr 15, 2026 (background checks): “On 4-15-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1 and #4 had NSOR clearances that expired on 11-17-2025. The file of staff person #2 had a Child Abuse clearance that expired on 2-9-2026.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Developmental Learning CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens Developmental Learning CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens Developmental Learning CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 24, 2018. 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 Childrens Developmental Learning CTR compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #800 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Developmental Learning CTR last inspected?
Jun 8, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens Developmental Learning CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for newborn, $75.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Developmental Learning CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Developmental Learning Center.
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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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