Graced Early Learning Center
Graced Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 75 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 13 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection the facility did not have written policies to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Also, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the inspection the infant and younger toddler building did not have emergency telephone number posted.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have handwashing signs posted referencing an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written was not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have bottles labeled with the child's name.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the inspection the facility also did not have proof of purchase of interconnected system.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection the preschool class did not have the written plan of daily activities posted.
At the time of the inspection children's emergency contact forms were all incomplete.
At the time of the inspection children #1 & 2 did not have emergency contact forms in the classroom they were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of professional development training.
At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have verified experience on file.
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At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a valid PA Sate Police Clearance on file.
At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan nor proof that a plan was given to parents.
At the time of inspection facility's classroom (Butterfly Class) did not have tweezer, in the first aid kit.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 & 3 did not and a Mantoux Test on file.
At the time of inspection facility had expired milk in the refrigerator.
At the time of inspection there was documentation of fire drills or logs present at the facility.
At the time of the inspection facility did not have an annual fire detection system inspection on file.
At the time of inspection facility does not have proof of sending their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of inspection facility did not have annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility & program's use of pedestrian and vehicle routes around facility.
At the time of inspection facility did not have written polices addressing the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment onfile.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Fire Safety training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have verified education and experience on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms or transportation plan posted in the facility.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have their 12 hours of annual professional development on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a valid PA Sate Police Clearance on file.
At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan nor proof that a plan was given to parents.
At the time of inspection facility's classroom (Butterfly Class) did not have tweezer, in the first aid kit.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 & 3 did not and a Mantoux Test on file.
At the time of inspection there was documentation of fire drills or logs present at the facility.
At the time of the inspection facility did not have an annual fire detection system inspection on file.
At the time of inspection facility does not have proof of sending their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of inspection facility did not have written polices addressing the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2.Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment onfile.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Fire Safety training on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have verified education and experience on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms or transportation plan posted in the facility
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have their 12 hours of annual professional development on file.
At the time of inspection facility persons #3 and 5 did not have NSOR clearances on file.
At the time of inspection facility persons #3 and 5 did not have NSOR clearances on file.
At time of the inspection facility persons 1, 3, and 5 did not have a biannual health access on file.
At time of the inspection facility persons 1, 3, and 5 did not have a biannual health access on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have Pediatric First / CPR training on file.
At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.
At the time of inspection facility person # 4 did not have verification of experience on file.
At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not have a NSOR clearance on file. In addition, the record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not have an updated mandated reporter training.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan needed to be updated and had not been sent to their local municipality.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the preschool room was missing gloves, a bottle of water and the children emergency contact forms. (Corrected on site).
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor play equipment needed to be cleaned.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were areas of white plaster that needed to be painted green located in the bathroom (building #1).
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The portable sink located in the infant room (attached to the changing table) was not working.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3, #5 and #10 did not include an updated health assessment.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Building #1 (pre-school) did not have the evacuation routes/floor plan posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site).
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have a the 10hr Health & Safety training.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #5 and #8 did not include release persons.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #9 and #10 did not include either the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #10 did not include an updated emergency contact form or financial agreement.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care. In addition, the record for child #1 did not include parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not have an updated health assessment for TB shot on file.
On March 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have any reference letters on file. In addition, the record for staff #2 only had one reference letter on file.
During the renewal inspection on 2/17/22, there were 16 children that consisted of 2 infants; 6 young toddlers; and 8 older toddlers with 1 staff, 1 volunteer and one person that had no file on record at the time of the site review.
A trainee / individual on a working interview was caring for the children at the time of the renewal inspection and had no medical documentation on file to show that they were free from contagious diseases or that they were suitable to provide child care.
“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) | $81.03 | $60.97 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.03 | $60.97 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.44 | $57.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.49 | $54.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.43 | $50.10 |
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 Graced Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Feb 25, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have a valid PA Sate Police Clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Graced Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Graced Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Graced Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 14, 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 Graced Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,105 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Graced Early Learning Center last inspected?
Dec 9, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Graced Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.03 for newborn, $81.03 for infant, $76.44 for young toddler, $72.49 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Graced Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Graced Early Learning Center.
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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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