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Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC

7222 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 32). 2 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 #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 94% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 25, 2024 · 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 17
Emergency preparedness 7
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Sleep safety 1
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 lying down in the crib with a pillow.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Providers plan of corrected immedialty the pillow was taken out of the crib.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Providers plan of correction was corrected was corrected by putting the two references in the file.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
At the time of inspection on 5/1/2025, the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “The operator posted the facility emergency plan at the front entrance.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection on 5/1/2025, Certification Representative observed a gutter cap in the area of the front walkway that was rusting and had peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “The operator painted the gutter cap so there is no peeling paint.”
Core safety Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff #2 had a police state clearance for a volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Staff #2 police state clearance was updated with clearance for employment.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not contain a statement to address the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The continuity of operations was added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not include a method for contacting parents as soon as an emergency situation arises, when an emergency has ended, and how parents can be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The method for contacting parents as soon as an emergency arises was added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, there was no proof of staff #1 and #2 receiving training on the emergency plan at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Staff #1 and staff #2 training documents were added to both files.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, unused electrical outlets were not covered in the following rooms: upstairs classroom to the left of the main staircase and its adjoining bathroom; the classroom upstairs to the right of the main staircase painted grey and brown; the dark green and the classroom straight back from the main entrance with the blue wall behind the little white board.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “All electrical outlets were covered with plug protectors.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, pine-glo was stored in an unlocked closet in the upstairs classroom that is to the left of the main staircase. In addition, every classroom had filled hand sanitizer dispensers mounted on the wall, making them accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Pine-glo was disposed. Closet was locked with keys. All hand sanitizers were emptied.”
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Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No cigarette butts 55 Pa. Code §3270.68(b)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, cigarette butts were found in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “All cigarette butts were picked up in the outdoor play space.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the water temperature in the bathrooms was measuring at 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Water temperature was lowered to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the thermostat was reading 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The thermostat was adjusted to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the screen in the bathroom located in the classroom to the left of the main staircase for the right window had a hole.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The screen in the bathroom was fixed.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the upstairs windows located above the air-conditioning units and the windows above the upstairs bathroom with the bathtub, opened 8.5 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Windows were closed and screwed to prevent from opening.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were not posted by the facilities phone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The telephone #'s to nearest hospital, police department, ambulance and poison control were posed next to facility phone.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, all of the first aid kits were located on the walls with the keys left in them, making them accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “All first aid kits keys were removed and placed on top of first aid kits.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the first aid kit in the upstairs classroom to the left of the stairs did not contain nonporous gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Non-porous gloves were added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.102(a)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, several areas in the facility were observed to be dirty. Those areas are as follows: the window sill above the air conditioning unit in the upstairs classroom to the right of the main staircase, the chairs and blue alphabet and number rug in the upstairs classroom located to the right of the main staircase, the rug and bucket seats in the 1st floor infant classroom. Several areas in the facility were observed to be in disrepair. Those areas are as follows: the toilet in the upstairs bathroom with the bathtub did not flush,the floor vent in the infant classroom on the 1st floor is rusty, the floor vent in the classroom straight back from the main entrance on the 1st floor is rusty, and the light in the green bathroom does not turn on. Several areas in the facility were not free from visible hazards. Those areas are as follows: the classroom to the right of the main staircase had a tall toy shelf not anchored to the wall, loose screws on top of the air conditioning unit, a folding table leaning up against the wall. In the dark green room located on the 1st floor there was a wrench on the ground, a loose floor tile, a group of cable wires…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Several areas were cleaned including air conditioning unity, chairs, rug, and becket seats. Toilet flushes. Floor vents were painting and flight was fixed. Tall toy shelf was mounted, loose screws were thrown out, folding table was put away, wrench was picked up, loose floor tile was picked up…”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the overhead light in the green bathroom did not turn on.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Overhead light was fixed.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toilet and sinks proper height 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(e)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, all sinks and toilets did not have step stools to make them easily accessed by children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “All sinks and toilets have step stools.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, none of the sinks and toilets in the facility had signs stating that hands should be washed before eating and after toileting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “All sinks and toilets have signs wash hand before eating and after toileting.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Hazardous toys and equipment 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(g)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the certificate of compliance was not on file for the cribs present in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The certificate of compliance for the cribs are on file in the facility.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, there was an unlocked cabinet containing a small pop can top, and a plastic bag containing a charger on a bouncer, in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Small pop can top was picked up and thrown away. Plastic bag with charger on bouncer was picked up and put away.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the first aid kits contained benadryl gel and tylenol.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Benadryl and Tylenol was removed from all first aid kits.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 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)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff #2 had a health assessment on file that was more than 12 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Staff #2's health assessment was added to the file.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On 1/27/24, during the initial inspection, there was no plan for the accommodations of infants, toddlers in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The accommodations of infants, toddler was added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the evacuation route was not posted in the upstairs classroom to the right of the main staircase.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Evacuation route was posted in the upstairs bathroom.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the operator has not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Operator sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the file of staff #2 did not contain their name, address, verification of age and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Staff #2's verification of age, name, address and telephone # was added to the file.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff person #2's file did not contain verification of 2 years of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Staff #2's 2 years+ experience was added to file.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(ii)
On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff #1's file was missing proof of health and safety trainin
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “Staff #1 health and safety training was added to the 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.

About this center

Capacity 99 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256405
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Common questions

Has Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC 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 Apr 8, 2026 (sleep safety): “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 lying down in the crib with a pillow.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Elite Learners Child 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 Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 9, 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 Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC last inspected?

Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Elite Learners Child Development Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Elite Learners Child 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.

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