Education Nation Learning Academy II
Education Nation Learning Academy II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 39 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 39). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record is expired. Staff #3 NSOR and child abuse clearance was observed expired.
During the renewal inspection cleaning sprays in the infant room and bathroom were observed accessible to children.
Cert rep observed liability insurance has expired, date of expiration 10/4/25.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Pediatric first aid and CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed staff person's did not complete annual fire safety training.
Cert rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed a written evaluation of staff person #3 was not in record.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and #3 record and observed staff did not obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training. Staff #2 record was observed to be missing 3.5 hours of annual childcare training.
Certification rep observed posted certificate of liability was expired, responsible person was not able to locate updated certificate of liability on file.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed two outlet covers missing on the left wall of the preschool room and two outlet cover missing on the back kitchen wall.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed floor tiles in the back area hallway of the facility missing in some areas; floor tiles on those areas were observed to slide. Chip paint was observed on the right and left entrance wall of the preschool room.
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During the renewal inspection refrigerator thermometer read at 69 F.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed front room fire extinguisher was not recharged.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed emergency contact form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed emergency contact form did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.Child #2 record did not include signed parental consent for transportation.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed the following clearances in record are expired: Criminal State Police Clearance date of clearance in record: 5/24/2018, Child Abuse Clearance date of clearance in record: 6/12/2018 and FBI Clearance date of clearance in record:5/31/2018. Staff #1 Mandated reporter training in record is expired date of certificate in record: 7/16/2018.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed a letter to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was missing.
During the renewal inspection it was observed operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality, bottom portion of the Emergency plan delivery document was incomplete.
During the renewal inspection certification rep review staff #1 record and observed fire safety training certificate on record is expired. Staff #1 date of certificate on record: 11/14/2022.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include Disclosure statement, file of staff person #3 did not include child abuse clearance.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment and on an annual basis.
At the time of renewal inspection observed two electrical outlets in Movie/Infant room without protective receptacle cover.
At the time of renewal inspection, toxic air freshener was located in the bathroom on changing table, gallons of bleach was observed in the closet located near the bathroom. All areas were accessible to children posing a potential hazard.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that first aid kit, located in the closet in Quit room, was accessible to children.
At the time of renewal inspection observed the vent near Movie/Infant room that was dusted, hole in the ceiling in the hallway, five black trash bags with trash on the playground.
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint in the kitchen area where children are eating.
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include health assessment.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 working unsupervised. File of staff person #1 and #3 did not include Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. File of staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not include Health and Safety training.
At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). File of staff person #3 did not include Pediatric First Aid/CPR, file of staff person #4 did not include verification of Health and Safety training.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not observed in the Movie/Infant room where Child #2 #3, #4, and #5 were receiving care.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included only 8 hours of annual training.
At the time of renewal inspection, FBI clearances required by DHS for staff person #2 and #4 were not renewed every 60 months. FBI clearance on file for staff #2 was from 11/2/16, FBI clearance for staff #4 was from 3/3/16. PSP criminal history from 4/11/16 and PA Child abuse history clearances from 3/15/16 for staff #2 were not renewed every 60 months. File of staff person #1 and #3 did not include mandated reporter training.
At the time of renewal inspection observed ceiling tiles with visible water damage in the Movie Room and in the hallway that leads to the bathroom.
At the time of renewal inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about lock-down procedure.
At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include verification of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional at least annually.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include the results of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff person #1 and #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
“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) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Education Nation Learning Academy II had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Oct 15, 2025 (background checks): “Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record is expired. Staff #3 NSOR and child abuse clearance was observed expired.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Education Nation Learning Academy II?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Education Nation Learning Academy II since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Education Nation Learning Academy II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 1, 2025. 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 Education Nation Learning Academy II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #898 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Education Nation Learning Academy II last inspected?
Oct 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Education Nation Learning Academy II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Education Nation Learning Academy II?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Education Nation Learning Academy II.
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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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