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Childrens World Early Learning Center INC

1234 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 27, 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

Building & playground safety 11
Records & paperwork 6
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Supervision 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During Renewal Inspection on 02/25/2026, Certification Staff observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess a current PA State Police Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 by ensuring all Staff Persons have all required clearances prior to working in a child care position at the facility. Operator will ensure that records for each Facility person contains the required documents under 3270.192(a). Operator will ensure…”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.27(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the facility's Emergency Plan is updated to include information regarding the facility's continuity of operations plan. Operator will ensure that the Emergency Plan is reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “Operator will ensure every First Aid kit in each child care space contains the required items listed in 3270.75(c).”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Operator will ensure that each Staff Person completed Fire Safety Training on the annual basis and that documentation of completion is retained in the Staff Record.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Operator will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed for each child enrolled at the facility. Operator will ensure that the Child Service Report for each child enrolled at the facility is updated and signed at least every 6 months.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all of the required information specified in 3270.124 and that each form is reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose outlet cover in Red Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “An electrician came out and replaced the outlet cover and made sure it was tight.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Red Room, Yellow Room and the wall in the lunch area needs repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “All walls and chipped paint was repaired. We took fresh paint and repainted the walls.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the carpet in the Green Room have fringes
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “The old carpet was removed and repaired. New carpet was placed on the floor.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Physical for staff 1 was expired. Physical on file was dated 9-13-22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Staff person made an appointment and went to the doctors to receive an updated physical. He did receive a negative TB test and had it signed and dated by his physician.”
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Core safety Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During unannounced visit, certification reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing PA child abuse, FBI and results for Delaware state clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2024): “Staff 1 requested for her child abuse, FBI and results for Delaware state clearance.”
Core safety Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff 2 has completed the state police clearance and child abuse clearance. Staff persons 3 has received state police clearance and requested for her child abuse, FBI and results for delaware state clearance.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a child in the Purple room y themself.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff persons were made aware and no child moving forward would be left alone.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Emergency plan was updated and corrected. The gate in red room and the blue room was nailed to the wall.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan hasn't been updated. Emergency plan is not date or signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Emergency plan has been updated, signed and dated.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “All products have been removed and securely stored away.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Water temperature has been turned down to under 110 F.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Purple room, Red room, Yellow room, Orange and Green room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “New paint was purchased and chipped paint has been painted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above each toilet in the children's bathroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Signs has been placed over each toilet in each bathroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Straps were purchased and placed in all high chairs.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Documentation for fire alarm will be updated every 30 days.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Emergency plan will be sent to local municipalities and county emergency.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3 and 4 were missing 1 hour health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “Staff persons 2,3,4 has completed the 1 hour safety updated training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Verification of childcare experience was not verified for staff 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff persons 1 childcare experience has been verified.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see file for child1. The file for child 1 was not on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Child person 1 will have a folder on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL NOT WORK IN A POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL THE REQUIRED, COMPLETE CLEARANCES ARE ON FILE. ALL CLEARANCES HAVE BEEN APPLIED FOR, RECEIPTS ARE ON FILE, AND INDIVIDUALS ARE AWAITING THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTS”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, ASTHMA MEDICATION WAS OBSERVED STORED IN A CHILD'S CUBBY IN THE TODDLER ROOM AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “THE MEDICATION WAS IMMEDIATELY MOVED TO A STORAGE BIN IN AN AREA THAT WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. MEDICATION WILL NOT BE STORED IN ANY AREA THAT CHILDREN CAN REACH.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT BEEN TESTING THE INTERCONNCETED FIRE SYSTEM MONTHLY AS REQUIRED ACT 62-SECTION 1016(c).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS TESTED DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION AND RECORDED. THE FIRE SYSTEM WILL BE TESTED MONTHLY AND RECORDED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRE DRILL LOG. ANOTHER TEST WILL BE DONE IN OCTOBER AND THIS WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP FOR VERIFICATION.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “THE DIRECTOR WILL DEVELOP POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. THE POLICY WILL BE SHARED WITH PARENTS AND STAFF.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WRITTEN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ORANGE ROOM OR THE LOWER SCHOOL AGE AREA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2022): “THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WILL BE COPIED AND POSTED IN BOTH ROOMS.”

“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

Capacity 50 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 8, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Childrens World Early Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 225-1257
State certificate # CER-00252608
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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.

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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