Childrens World Early Learning Center INC
Childrens World Early Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 30 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 30). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess a current PA State Police Clearance.
During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's Emergency Plan had not been reviewed since 02/05/2025 and did not address Continuity of Operations.
During renewal inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that the First Aid kit in the Purple Area of the main child care space did not contain tweezers.
During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #1 did not include a completed Fire Safety Training.
During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Child Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include a Child Service Report.
During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was not reviewed, updated, or signed once within a 6-month period.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose outlet cover in Red Room.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Red Room, Yellow Room and the wall in the lunch area needs repair.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the carpet in the Green Room have fringes
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Physical for staff 1 was expired. Physical on file was dated 9-13-22.
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During unannounced visit, certification reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing PA child abuse, FBI and results for Delaware state clearance.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 2 had expired clearances (state police clearance expired on 6-26-23 and child abuse expired on 7-16-23. Staff 3 was missing PA state police clearance, PA child abuse, FBI and results for Delaware state clearance. Staff 1 and 2 were observed working alone and unsupervised.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a child in the Purple room y themself.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.During renewal inspection certification rep observed the gate between Blue room and Red room unstable. One side was not nailed to the wall.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan hasn't been updated. Emergency plan is not date or signed.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning spray solution under the sink in Blue room, laundry detergent under the sink in Yellow room, toilet cleaner in Green room.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp in Blue room. The temperature was 114° F. The water temperature in Green room bathroom was 116° F.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Purple room, Red room, Yellow room, Orange and Green room
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above each toilet in the children's bathroom
During renewal inspection certification rep observed 4 highchairs in Blue room that were missing T-shaped safety strap. In the area used for the children to have lunch (room 5), 4 highchairs were missing T-shaped safety strap.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Documentation of testing every 30 days was missing. Provider tested smoke alarm. The smoke alarm wasn't working in the area where the children eat lunch (room 5)
During renewal inspection certification rep asked for copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Provider did not provide the requested information.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3 and 4 were missing 1 hour health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Verification of childcare experience was not verified for staff 1.
During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see file for child1. The file for child 1 was not on site.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNER THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 HAD AN OUT OF STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE, BUT DID NOT INLCUDE THE OUT OF STATE CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, OR THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE FOR THAT STATE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 HAD AN INCOMPLETE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE SUBMITTED ON 8/11/21, THAT DID NOT LIST A DISEMMINATED DATE, AND DID NOT INLCUDE THE RAP SHEET
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, ASTHMA MEDICATION WAS OBSERVED STORED IN A CHILD'S CUBBY IN THE TODDLER ROOM AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT BEEN TESTING THE INTERCONNCETED FIRE SYSTEM MONTHLY AS REQUIRED ACT 62-SECTION 1016(c).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELPOED POLICIES RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT, REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WRITTEN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ORANGE ROOM OR THE LOWER SCHOOL AGE AREA.
“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) | $70.00 | $57.75 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $57.75 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $54.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.50 | $51.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $48.75 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $41.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $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 Childrens World Early Learning Center INC 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 Feb 25, 2026 (background checks): “During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess a current PA State Police Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens World Early Learning Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens World Early Learning Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens World Early Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 8, 2024. 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 World Early Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens World Early Learning Center INC last inspected?
Feb 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens World Early Learning Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $61.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens World Early Learning Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens World Early Learning Center 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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