Goubz Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 69 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 8 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection on 12/15/23, there was (electrical) repair/work being done at the facility. Upon arrival, there were two classroom on the facility play space. It was while CR was talking with staff after 11am that the other classrooms came of the facility to the play area. Inside the classrooms were ladders, wires, and various tools in the classrooms and on the floors.
In the preschool room at the time of inspection, there were ceiling tiles that were damaged with water marks, that could potentially have mold.
The fire extinguisher tags were expired at the time of inspection on 12/15/24.
At time of inspection, child #2-5 did not have immunization for influenza documented in their records and/or a parent signed immunization exemption form.
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have health insurance carrier and policy number documented on their emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, child #3 did not have signed parental consent for 1st aid treatment documented on their emergency contact form.
During time of inspection, there was a 11-15 passenger van with the facility name and logo parked in the front of the facility. The owner stated that she recently purchased the van to transport children for their program but no parents were currently using the service. After being told that the van was unacceptable for the transportation of children, owner agreed not to use it. An updated provider survey was requested to show transportation by the facility is not being provided.
At time of inspection of staff file, it was observed that staff person #1 (hired 10/19/20) had a high school diploma from another country that was not evaluated by a professional agency to determine if it is equivalent to a high school diploma in the United States.
“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) | $82.00 | $78.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $78.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $73.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $69.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $62.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $51.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $51.00 |
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 Goubz Learning Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 8 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Goubz Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Goubz 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 Goubz Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 18, 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 Goubz Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Goubz Learning Academy last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Goubz Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Goubz Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Goubz 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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