Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC
Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for health & medication (3 of 4). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training in their facility record.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file did not include an updated health report for child #1, and child #2, date for both children is 09/22/2023
DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEW THE FILE OF STAFF NUMBER 1. THE FILE INCLUDED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT WAS CONDUCTED MORE THAN 12 MONTHS BEFORE STAFF DATE OF HIRE.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
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 IV INC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC 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 IV INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 12, 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 Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #166 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC 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 IV INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Education Nation Learning Academy IV INC.
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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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