Childrens Learning Arc Academy
Childrens Learning Arc Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 06.04.26, the tarp covering in the outside play area was not securely mounted in the play space area.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing the NSOR in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 1 was missing Free from communicable disease on the physical.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a health assessment in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing a health and safety training certificate in the file
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2 and #3 were missing child service reports in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 8 hours of professional development training in the file.
During the emergency relocation inspection, the certification representative conducted a walk through and observed two sinks that are used by the children water temperature was too hot.
During the emergency relocation inspection, the certification representative observed holes on the wall in the in the childcare space.
“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) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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 Learning Arc Academy 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 May 28, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing the NSOR in the file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Learning Arc Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens Learning Arc Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens Learning Arc Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 29, 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 Childrens Learning Arc Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Learning Arc Academy last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens Learning Arc Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Learning Arc Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens learning arc academy.
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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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