First Class Learning Academy · 1851 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
First Class Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 12 times and confirmed violations in 6 complaint investigations. The state cited 93 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 93). 7 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 #1,020 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #4 did not have a completed DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment with TB test results on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility is unable to test their fire system once every 30 days and did not have a fire inspection report within the last 12 months.
1- At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 was working alone, with children, prior to completing the Health and Safety preservice training. 2- At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's written policy identifying: the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the insurance policy or insurance policy declaration page on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include NSOR and staff #5 did not include FBI clearance certificate. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #5 did not include a health assessment with TB results. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of education or experience. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include the two written non-family references. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #5 did not include NSOR clearance certificate.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the source of running water for handwashing stations in the infant room #1 and infant room #2 diapering areas were in disrepair.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator in the kitchen area is unclean, has an odor and, the temperature gauge is at 48°.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and watched an active diaper changing. After diaper changing staff #7 did not assist in washing the hands of a child. Due to a non-working handwashing station.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #6 did not include a health assessment with TB results.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the source of running water for handwashing stations in the infant room #1 and infant room #2 diapering areas were in disrepair.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator in the kitchen area is unclean, has an odor and, the temperature gauge is at 48°.
During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the source of running water for handwashing stations in the infant room #1 and infant room #2 diapering areas were in disrepair.
During an unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the refrigerator in the kitchen area is unclean, has an odor and, the temperature gauge is at 48°.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of education or experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include the two written non-family references.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative, requested the incident report that was given to parents to sign and there was no report on file for the date of the incident.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training and all of the FBI, criminal, NSOR and child abuse trainings.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include the verification of education or years of experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain a physical,
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.
The video captures the two children tussling over a toy resulting in the other child pulling the toy from Kaiden causing him to fall forward on top of the other child and that's when it shows the child getting bit on the cheek.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative requested to view the camera footage and observed two staff members staff #1 and #2 on their cell phones while some of the children were nappy and some of the children were up but laying down while playing with each other.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative requested to view the camera footage and observed two staff members staff #1 and #2 on their cell phones while some of the children were nappy and some of the children were up but laying down while playing with each other.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative requested to view the staff files and discovered that two staff, staff #1 and #3 were working alone with the children with having CPR training and there was no one in the room that had CPR training on file working with her.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative observed two staff members playing around throwing items at each other leading yup to staff #1 throwing a whickered bench across the room attempting to hit another staff member.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1 is a new hire however was observed working alone unsupervised
During the renewal inspection the certifications representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1, #2, #3 were all missing documentation of emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discover outlets there were missing protective covers in the pre-school room and the young toddler room.
The certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered peeling paint hanging from the ceiling in the preschool room.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child # 1 was missing the flu shot without any an exemption letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #3 file, child # 3 is missing the MMR and Hep A vaccines without an exemption letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the immunization record of child #2 and was inform that due to religious beliefs they were told the child does not get vaccinated. However, there was not exemption letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed diaper changes in the infant room. The certification representative observed a staff member not removing gloves before handling another child with the gloves on that were used to change a diaper from a child in the room.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative asked the provider if the pickup and drop off procedures / safe routes were sent to the local municipality. The provider stated no.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #4 CPR training is was not taken by a PQAS trainer.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #3 was missing the fee amount on the agreement.
Durning the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files. Children's #1, #2, and #4 were all missing arrival and departure times on the financial agreement form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #5 file, child #5 was missing the physician's phone number and address.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #2 file, child #2 was missing the insurance/MA coverage information.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children's #2, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person address.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #2 was missing an updated agreement and an updated emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the children's files, child #1 was missing consent for wadding and child #2 was missing the consent for swimming.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #2 and # 5 were missing proof of qualifications in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1 health assessment did not include a TB shot record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff # 1 was missing a health assessment and TB shot record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1 and #2 were missing references in their files.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the certificate of occupancy and it was not available.
The file for facility person # 1, AND does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. Staff 8 does not have a nsor. The requirement to have the DHS required FBI clearance on file and nsor was not met for the staff members. The file for Staff 8 file was also missing out of state clearances from New York. staff 4 and 5 file were missing a signed disclosure statement from their file.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, OBSERVED CHILD 1 SLEEP IN INFANT MOVABLE CHAIR. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00210585/ DATED 8/23/22.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, UPON REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN WITH THE DIRECTOR, THE PLAN DID NOT INDICATE THE PLAN TO CONTINUITY OF OPERATION AFTER AN EMERGENCY HAS OCCURED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED INFANT STANDING IN HIS ASSISGNED CRIB ON TOP OF CLEAR PLASICTIC WITH FOAM INSIDE CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE CHILD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, CERTIFICATION REP AND DIRECTOR OBSERVED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE INFANT ROOM WITHOUT PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, THE CERTIFICATION REP AND DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, THE FIRST AID KIT WAS OBSERVED BY CERTIFICATION REP AND DIRECTOR AND THE TWEEZERS WERE UNABLE TO BE LOCATED IN THE KIT FROM PLAYROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED STAFF 5 CHANGE A CHILD'S DIAPER AND NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTERWARDS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED STAFF 5 CHANGE A CHILD'S DIAPER AND NOT WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTERWARDS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, OBSERVED THE MATS NOT TWO FEET APART IN THE ONE'S ROOM WHILE SOME CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED SLEEPING ON THEM BY CERTIFICATION REP AND DIRECTOR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED STAFF 5 CHANGE A CHILD AND DID NOT CLEAN THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE AFTERWARDS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PHYSICAL AND TB BEING CONDUCTED.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE PLAN THAT PROVIDES FOR ACCODATING CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, CERTIFICATION REP AND DIRECTOR WALK THROUGH OF THE PRESCHOOL ROOM AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE POSTING OF THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/20/22, STAFF 5 FILE WAS MISSING A SECOND NON FAMILY REFERENCE FROM THEIR FILE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9/20/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF STAFF 2 COMPLETION OF PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/23/22, observed staff 1 with five infants alone in the infant room.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/23/22, certification representative observed an infant sleeping in an infant rocking chair.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/23/22, the staff in the infant room was only changing the children diaper when it was full.
During the complaint investigation on 8/23/22, the Director failed to notify parents of enrolled children when there was an outbreak of a communicable disease.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/23/22, the sleep equipment in the infant room was not all labeled.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/23/22, the facility does not have a direct present 30 hours a week.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/23/22, the incident report of an injured child was unable to be located upon request.
DURING THE INITAL FOLLOW UP INSPECTION ON 3/14/22, THERE WAS A TELEVISION CORD HANGING FROM A TELEVISION, ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.
DURING THE INITIAL FOLLOW UP ON 3/14/22 THE PLAYSPACE HAD MANY ITEMS (CABINETS, CUBE SLEVING, DESK, CHAIRS) THAT WOULD CAUSE A POTENTIAL HAZRD WHILE PLAYING. THE PLAYROOM ALSO HAD PILLOWS ON FLOOR NEXT TO BOOK SHELF WITH BOOKS. A TOY KITCHEN SET AND MANY OTHER SMALL MOTOR TOYS PRESENT IN SPACE.
DURING THE INTIAL FOLLOW UP CONDUCTED ON 3/14/22, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET PRESENT WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE NEWLY PLAYSPACE.
DURING THE INITIAL FOLLOW UP ON 3/14/22, THE PLAYROOM DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOL AGERS.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, STAFF 1 AND 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINING ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTIONON 1/12/22, THERE WERE MANY TOXICS (BLEACH, MR CLEAN, MICROBAN 24 HOUR BATHROOM CLEANER) UNDER THE UNLOCKED CABINENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED THE REQUIRED DEGREES. THE WATER MEASURED 112.8 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE 1ST CLASSROOM ON THE RIGHT WAS MISSING SOAP.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, STAFF 2 FILE HAD A HELATH FORM DATED 2019 IN THERE FILE.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PURCHASE OR AN ATTESTATION STATEMENT UPON REQUEST.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LOCK DOWNS ON THE PLAN.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EVACUATION OF CHILDREN FROM THE FACILITY BUILDING AND EVACUATION OF CHILDREN TO A LOCATION AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 1/12/22, THE FACILITY FAILED TO PROVIDE PRROF OF INSURANCE FOR THIS LOCATION. FACILITY PROVIDED AN INSURANCE DOCUMENT THAT DID NOT LIST THE FACILITY AS ONE OF THE SITES THAT WAS COVERED ON THE POLICY.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $82.00 | $77.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $77.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $73.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $77.00 | $73.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.00 | $62.00 |
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 First Class Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Jul 23, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #4 did not have a completed DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Class Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 6 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Class Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 2, 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 First Class Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,020 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Class Learning Academy last inspected?
Jul 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does First Class Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $77.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Class Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is FC Berks 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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