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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19151

Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC

7574 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 34). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 10, 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 18
Records & paperwork 7
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Staff ratios 2
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 5/27/26 during the renewal inspection there was a receptacle cover that was missing on the wall behind the playpen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Outlet cover was placed in the uncovered outlet.”
Citation May 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 5/27/26 during the renewal inspection, there was disinfectant spray left out on the changing table and was accessible to children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Cleaning spray was removed and locked from the changing table”
Core safety Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance and mandated reporting training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Staff person #1 FBI clearance was updated and records were obtained and placed in the file. Staff person #1 completed an updated mandated reporting training. documentation is in the staff file.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed protective receptacle covers on the blue wall missing. The power strip located in the 1st child care space were also missing protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “All protective receptacle covers were placed in the power strip and the blue wall.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer in second childcare space and Lysol on the sink outside of the children bathroom accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Provider removed all hand sanitizer during the renewal inspection. All toxic items will be kept in the locked cabinet at all times. Provider will no longer use hand sanitizer in the facility”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed a insect on the wall near the entrances above the required postings. Certification rep also observed mouse traps accessible to the children in an unlocked closet in bathroom #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Director removed the bug.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit was missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Provider added the soap to the first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed some pieces missing out of the tile in the front childcare space. Certification rep also observed the sink in the children's bathroom #2 very loose and unstable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “All tiles will be filled with floor filler and damaged tiles will be replaced. All toilets will be repaired and tightened. All childcare space will be accessed weekly for repairs.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, children bathroom #1 did not have the handwashing procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Handwashing procedures have been posted and added to bathroom #1.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, the trash can lid was missing on the trash can located outside of the bathroom next to the kitchen sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Director placed a new trash can with a operating lid.”
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Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, Child #1, #2, and #4, did not have a child service report in the child's individual file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Child care service reports were completed with the enrolling parent. All CSR are in each individual child file for child #1,#2,and #4”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of required review and updated emergency contact and financial agreement form in the child's individual records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Director reviewed the emergency contact form and the agreement form with the enrolling parent. The documents were updated and placed in child #1, #2, and #3 file.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Staff #1 and staff #2 both completed and obtained the documents to show evidence of an annual minimum of 12 clock child care training hours.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A UPDATED MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING, UPDATED CHILD LINE CLEARANCE, UPDATED PA STATE CLEARANCE, AND UPDATED FBI CLEARANCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN A UPDATED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING, CHILD LINE CLEARAANCE, PA STATE CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, AND UPDATED FBI CLEARANCE. STAFF PERSON #1 WILL NOT PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES UNTIL CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED IN THE TWO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM, A CLOSED OFF CHILD CARE SPACE IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY UNSUPERVISED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “All children will be supervised at all times to the rest room by staff persons at the facility. Staff reviewed supervision policies during the staff meeting.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A UPDATED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “The emergency plan will be updated and reviewed by all staff.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION,CERTIFICATION OBSERVED WEEDS GROWING AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL HAVE ALL WEEDS REMOVED FROM THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TIDE DETERGENT AT FRONT DESK HAND SANITIZER AT THE ENTRANCE, KITCHEN, AND ON SHELF LYSOL WIPES AND LYSOL SPRAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL REMOVE ALL TOXIC MATERIALS AND KEEP THEM IN A LOCKED OR INACCESSIBLE CLOSET.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 110.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Provider turned the water temperature down so that it does not exceed the 110.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT TWEEZERS, MEDICAL TAPE, SOAP, AND GLOVES FROM THE FIRST AID KIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Provider put the soap, bandages, gauze, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable glove in the first aid kits.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION OBSERVED THE DRAMATIC PLAY WASHER AND DRYER SET DOOR WAS BROKEN. CERT. REP ALSO OBSERVED A CABINET BROKEN IN THE TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Provider repaired the broken doors of the dramatic play washer and dryer.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC DATE OF THE CHILDS ADMISSION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Director will review the agreement form with the enrolling parent. The Childs date of admission will be added to the Childs agreement form.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS ON THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Director will review the child's emergency contact forms with the enrolling parent. The child #2 file will be updated with the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released address.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM. CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Director will review and update Childs #3 and child#4 agreement form and emergency contact form with the enrolling.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES PARENT SIGNATURE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM SIGNED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Director will review the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The Director will review with the enrolling parent the policy and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by the facility staff.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CAR TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will obtain the required annual 12 clock hours of child care trainings.”
Core safety Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH A TOTAL OF 9 CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #2 WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN CERTIFICATION REP ARRIVED. IT WAS VERIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “All staff reviewed the opening procedures, mixed age group ratios, and supervision. Updated policy was reviewed, and all staff signed that they understand the policy.”
Core safety Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH 9 CHILDREN TOTAL. STAFF PERSON #1 CONFIRMED THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD. STAFF PERSON # 1 STATED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 STEPPED OUT FOR A FEW AND WILL BE BACK.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “All staff reviewed the opening procedures, mixed age group ratios, and supervision. Updated policy was reviewed, and all staff signed that they understand the policy. The opening procedures will always have two staff at the facility at all times for opening and closure of the facility. Mixed Ratios…”
Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED A SCREW ON THE GROUND, FLOOR SURFACE CARPET LIFTING UP CAUSING A HAZARD, EXPOSED WIRES, UNLEVELED SURFACING, AND WEEDS GROWING ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Provider removed the screw, repaired the outdoor carpet to prevent it from lifting and to lay flat. Provider placed a wire safety shield strip and mounted the wires to the wall. All wires are no longer exposed and out of the reach of the children. All weeds were removed from the outdoor play space.”
Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED BOXES WITH LYSOL SPRAY AND HAND SANITIZER ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE UNLOCKED WITH BODY WASH ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE UTILITY CLOSET UNLOCKED WITH CLEANING MATERIALS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Director removed all boxes from the child care space and placed them into a locked closet. All hand sanitizer was removed from the childcare space. All items in the changing table that were toxic such as body wash was removed and returned to individual parents. All creams and Vaseline was placed on…”
Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUCNED INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT DID NOT HAVE GLOVES, SOAP, AND TAPE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Director restocked all first aid kits. Gloves, soap, and tape was placed in the first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM HAD CHIPPING PAINT. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED THE TABLE IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM UNSTABLE AND MISSING A SCREW IN THE LEG IN THE TABLE. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE FLOOR SURFACES NOT KEPT CLEAN OR IN GOOD REPAIR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “The children's bathroom was repainted. The toddlers classroom table was repaired by the maintenance and is stable. The missing screw was replaced. The outdoor play space was cleaned and free from hazardous materials on the surface.”
Citation Jun 10, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
No information disclosed 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(b)
RS REPORTS STAFF PERSON #1 POST PICTURES OF THE CHILDREN ON HIS PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Facility person will not disclose information concerning children enrolled in the facility. Facility person removed all pictures of the facility and pictures of the children in the facility from personal page.”
Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “All areas we in the facility was touched up by the maintenance.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jun 10, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $72.00 $56.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $72.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.00 $52.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.00 $48.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $59.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.00 $38.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $52.00 $38.00

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 25 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Mar 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Dare To Be Different Learning Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 639-6416
State certificate # CER-00261195
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Common questions

Has Dare to Be Different 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 Jul 7, 2023 (background checks): “On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance and mandated reporting training.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Mar 7, 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 Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

May 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $72.00 for newborn, $72.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Dare to Be Different Learning Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dare To Be Different Learning Academy LLC.

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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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