Early Learning Development Center LLC
Early Learning Development Center LLC 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 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 25). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained a NSOR clearance that was expired. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not contain a valid health assessment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, The facility did not have verification of sending the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county EMA.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 3 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023,2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a disclosure statement.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, 2 staff files. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained fee agreements where the services provided to the family and child were not included.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreements where the extra services provided to the family and child were not addressed.
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and # 3 working together with 6 children the youngest 1 year old. Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 leave Staff # 3 alone to use the rest room leaving Staff # 3 out of ratio
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, Cert Rep tested the facility's water, and it measured 112 degrees
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while doing a walk- through of the facility, Cert Rep observed peeling paint on the right side of the wall in the lower-level classroom located at the entrance of the facility
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility's outdoor play space needed cleaning, and the outdoor toys needed cleaning as well
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, Cert Rep observed that Child # 5 and # 7 asleep in a bassinet and pack and play that was not labelled and was not 2 feet apart from each other
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 4 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as an Assistant group supervisor
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing children's files, Child # 4 did not have an emergency contact and agreement in file
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing children's files, - Child # 1's emergency contact did not include policy number - Child # 5 and # 6's emergency contact did not include insurance and policy number information
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing children's files, Child # 1 and # 6 did not have release persons address and phone number listed on their emergency contact
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, Cert Rep observed that both the lower and upper-level classroom that had children in both spaces, did not have emergency contact present in the childcare space
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing children's files, - Child # 2,3, and #6's emergency contact and agreement has not been updated
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing children's files, Child # 1's emergency contact did not have parent's consent for emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid
During renewal inspection on 12/12/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 4's file did not have documentation of 2 written non-family references in 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) | $65.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $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 Early Learning Development Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 24, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained a NSOR clearance that was expired. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Learning Development Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Early Learning Development Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Early Learning Development Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 26, 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 Early Learning Development Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #569 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Learning Development Center LLC last inspected?
Sep 29, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Early Learning Development Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Early Learning Development Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Learning Development Center 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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