Eastwick Learning Academy
6506 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Eastwick Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 29 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 29). 8 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 #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2
Core-safety citations
27
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 2, 2026
Every state visit
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
4
Health & medication
2
Staff ratios
1
Food & feeding
1
Background checks
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Training & qualifications
1
Citations, newest first
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 were out of ratio with 12 children in care, the youngest being 1 yr. old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “The operator will assure that staff-child ratios are maintained at all times. The operator will periodically check classrooms, including transitioning from one class to another to assure ratios are in compliance.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was Lysol spray on the cubbies in the School Age room and an unlocked closet next to the children's restroom contained cleaning materials.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “The operator has removed the Lysol spray in the school-age classroom and placed a lock on the closer next to the children's classroom. The operator will assure that no toxic materials are accessible to children, including closet area.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, a first-aid kit was on the table in the School Age room and the other was on the cubbies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “The operator has removed all first-aid kits that could be accessible to children including the school-age classroom/area.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, a first-aid kit in the School-Age room was missing scissors, soap and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “The operator has placed scissors, soap and tweezers in the first-aid kit in the school-age classroom. The operator will assure that all classrooms have a completed first-aid kit at all times.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the fence within the outdoor play space had sharp shrub branches sticking out.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “The operator has removed the shrub branches sticking out of the fence. The operator will assure that all surfaces including fences are in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
On 3-2-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency exit by Room 5a was blocked by children's toys and a bouncy seat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “All items blocking the emergency exit were removed.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On 3-2-2026 during a Renewal inspection, a screw was found in a highchair in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2026): “The screw was removed on site.”
Citation
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection
Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the menu provided did not reflect what the children had for lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “The operator will make sure a current and complete menu reflecting what children are eating, is posted as required.”
Citation
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 2-12-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the doorframe between the Infant and Preschool Rooms was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The provider cleaned the doorframe on site.”
Citation
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On 2-12-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #2 and #3 did not specify the services which are considered to be extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The services which are considered to be extra was added to the agreement forms of child #2 and #3.”
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Citation
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 2-12-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the childcare space where the child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The emergency contact form for child #1 was placed in the childcare space on site.”
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 8-28-2024 during an unannounced visit, the School-age room had an open box on the wooden table containing first aid kits and two small bottles of hand sanitizer on top.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The operator removed the two bottles of hand sanitizers and will make sure that no toxic materials are accessible to children and or locked away, including the school-age room.”
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 8-28-2024 during an unannounced visit, the large room in the rear building had boxes and cans stacked on the shelf. A ceiling tile in the large room in the rear building was missing. The wall heater in the front large room was dusty and partially hanging off of the wall. The School-age room had visible hazards, such as: a bin containing books stacked on a crate, a wooden wall board leaning on another bin stacked with books, a reusable bag filled with boxes of BOB books overflowing onto the floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The operator has removed the boxes and cans on the shelf, replaced the ceiling tile in the rear of the building. The wall heater will be repaired and not hanging off the wall. The heater will be free of dust. The container with books will be removed as well as the wooden wall board. The bin on the…”
Citation
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
On 8-28-2024 during an unannounced visit, the children's bathroom in the school-age room had peeling floor tiles and the side panel of the sink was loose and in disrepair. The light switch and door of the children's bathroom between the School age and Toddlers room was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The operator will repair the floor tiles and the side panel of the sink. The operator will periodically check the physical site to assure all floor tiles and sinks are in good repair.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
On 2-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the classroom on the left, by the exit used to go to the outdoor play space, was acknowledged as a School age classroom by the LE, but is not included in the facility's capacity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The operator will not care for children in classrooms that have not been licensed for childcare.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
On 2-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, Room #6 with the staircase, was not set up as a childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The provider requests that Room #6 be removed from capacity.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
On 2-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had sharp branches poking out through the fences. There were also wires hanging low, a faucet for a hose sticking out of the wall and a sharp metal beam on the ground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The provider will ensure that there are no unsafe conditions and/or areas in the outdoor play space including hanging wires.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 3-26-2024 during the Renewal inspection, outlet covers were missing in the large room in the rear building. An outlet cover was also missing under the sink in the bathroom located in the rear building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The provider placed protective receptacle covers in all of the electrical outlets that were missing them.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
On 3-26-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the sink in the bathroom in the rear building had a water temperature of 120° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “The provider requested that the bathroom in the rear building be removed from capacity details.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
On 2-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, Room #6 with the staircase, had a temperature below 65° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “The operator will ensure that all childcare spaces have a temperature of 65° F or more. The operator is requesting that Room #6 be removed from the facility's capacity as a childcare space.”
Citation
Feb 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
On 3-26-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the toilet in the rear building did not flush properly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “The provider requested that the bathroom in the rear building be removed from capacity details.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #7 was hired provisionally and did not have a PA Child Abuse Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry request, or the date fingerprinting was completed. Staff #8 was hired provisionally and did not have a National Sex Offender Registry request, or the date fingerprinting was completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Staff #7 and #8 will provide the request for the NSOR and the verification of the date the fingerprints were taken. Staff #7 will provide the PA child abuse clearance. Staff #7 and #8 will not work as provisional employees without the requested documentation. Staff # 7 and #8 will provide the…”
Citation
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(4)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #1 and #5 did not have a Flu immunization within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “The parents will be required to provide verification of an updated Flu immunization or an exemption letter.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that Staff #2, 5, and 7 do not have a health assessment dated within the last year. Staff #1, 5 and 7 do not have verification of the TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Staff # 2, 5, and 7 will provide a health assessment and staff #5 and #7 will provide TB test results along with their health assessment. Staff #1 will provide their TB test results.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not address special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions..
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that address special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include all facility persons in the plan or plans for continuity of operations. And the facility did not have a written shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include all facility persons in the plan or plans for continuity of operations. The facility will develop a written shaken baby policy.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #5 did not have verification of the completion of the Health and Safety professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Staff #1 and #5 will provide verification of the completion of the Health and Safety training topics.”
Citation
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff #2, 5, 6, 7, 8 did not have verification of experience on file. Also, staff #8 did not have verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Staff #2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will provide verification of experience in childcare by completing the employment verification form and providing it for their file. Staff #8 will provide verification of education.”
Citation
Feb 24, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE THE RECIEEPT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRE SYSTEM OR WRITE A LETTER STATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS IN WORKING CONDITION AND THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TIME IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED.”
“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) | $67.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
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
72 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Mar 16, 2027
Operator
Eastwick Learning Academy
Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 817-0668
State certificate #
CER-00253774
Common questions
Has Eastwick Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 2, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 3-5-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 were out of ratio with 12 children in care, the youngest being 1 yr. old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Eastwick Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Eastwick Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Eastwick Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 26, 2019. 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 Eastwick Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Eastwick Learning Academy last inspected?
Mar 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Eastwick Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.00 for newborn, $67.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Eastwick Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Eastwick Learning 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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