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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19132

Higher Link Learning Christrian Academy · Closed

2332 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
Closed
This center appears to be closed. It is no longer listed in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS child care search (since Oct 15, 2026). Its state inspection history is shown below.

Higher Link Learning Christrian Academy was a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It no longer appears in Pennsylvania’s child care search (gone since October 2026). Since August 2021, the state inspected it 7 times and cited 31 violations, 8 of them core-safety. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.

Inspection history

8 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Building & playground safety 4
Supervision 4
Health & medication 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 04.19.26, the NSOR documentation for staff person #1 (dated 09.08.20), was not current within a 5-year period of time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Provider will submit updated NSOR documentation and/or receipt for staff person #1 by 03.20.26”
Core safety Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a child abuse clearance that was more than 60-months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Staff person #1 must be removed from a childcare position. Updated clearance was requested”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not reflect annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Annual emergency plan training was conducted on 04/08/25.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 missing electrical outlet covers were observed downstairs accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Electrical outlets were covered on day of inspection”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 there was no documentation of annual emergency drills being conducted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “An emergency drill was conducted on 4/10/25”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 no written record of conducted fire drills was provided upon request.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Fire drill was conducted on 04/07/25”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place and evacuation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Accommodations for children were added to emergency plan”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #3 did not include updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Updated health assessments have been obtained”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include updated Health & Safety training. Training reviewed was dated 2016. Facility did not have a written policy to address shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 have completed H & S training part 1 & part 2.”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 contained an expired first aid/cpr certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Provider submitted application through PHMC”
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Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not reflect annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Staff members are scheduled to take fire safety training on 04/17/25”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a child service report reflecting child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Child service reports have been completed for all children”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “All agreements have been signed off by parents”
Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 03/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Training requirements will be fulfilled”
Core safety Feb 27, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03.26.24, the PA Child Abuse Clearance for staff person #1, (dated 08.23.18), staff person #2 (dated 03.16.19) and staff person #3 (dated 08.23.18) was more than 60-months old. The PA Criminal Background Clearance for staff person #1 (dated 08.19.18) and staff person #3 (dated 08.16.18) was more than 60-months old. The FBI Clearance for staff person #1 (dated 08.03.18), staff person #2 (dated 08.26.18) and staff person #3 (dated 08.03.15) was more than 60-months old. The record reviewed for staff person #3 did not include National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. (See Lis Codes for DOH)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2024): “Provider will close facility during Easter/holiday week and will not reopen facility until all staff have their required clearances.”
Core safety Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 6/20/23, staff person #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Staff person #1 has applied for the National Sex Offender Registry Verification on 6/20/23.”
Core safety Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection on 6/20/23, child #1 was in the first-floor child space alone. All staff were in the downstairs childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Child #1 was immediately assigned to a specific staff person for supervision”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 6/20/23, there were unused electrical receptacles under the mounted television and over the sink in the kitchen area with no protective coverings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Protective coverings have been placed in every electrical receptacle throughout the center.”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 6/20/23, the bottle in the first-floor childcare space did not have the child's name on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “The child's name was placed on the bottle in the first floor childcare space immediately”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/20/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “The emergency contact for child#1 was immediately placed in the correct child care space.”
Core safety Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, STAFF PERSON #3 WAS LEFT ALONE IN THE UPSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 3 CHILDREN WHILE THE DIRECTOR WENT TO THE DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “All Staff aides at Higher Link Learning Christian Academy will be supervised by a qualified staff person at all times. A staff meeting was held to discuss and review violation Summary.”
Core safety Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, CHILD #1 LEFT THE DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE AND WAS UNATTENDED WHILE COMING TO THE FRONT UPSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Although this was an older 11 year old camper coming to ask a question, all staff has been advised that all children must be supervised at all times. Campers have also been informed that they must be supervised at all times.”
Core safety Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT KNOW THE NAME OF CHILD #2 AND WAS UNCLEAR ON WHICH STAFF THE CHILD WAS ASSIGNED TO.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Since the inspection, all staff including aides have been restricted in utilizing pet names for children. Staff must at all times call children by their actual names. Aides must also be made aware that the child is assigned to their supervisor.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, THE DOWNSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE DID NOT HAVE A FIRST-AID KIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “First Aide Kits have been placed in all child care spaces. Each kit has been placed out of the reach of children.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE UPSTAIRS CHILD CARE SPACE DID NOT HAVE TWEEZERS, TAPE OR SOAP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Immediately following inspection, the missing items were replaced in the First Aide Kit: tweezers, tape and soap.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTER BEING DIAPERED OR BEFORE GIVING THE CHILD A SNACK.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff reviewed and were reminded of the child hygiene procedures. Although staff were aware of the steps, they were also reminded that even babies needed to have their hands washed following each diaper change.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, PICK-UP AND DROP -OFF SAFE ROUTES WAS NOT POSTED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Pick-Up and Drop -Off Points for parents have been posted and sent home to parents. Safety pick-up and drop off routes have also been identified and posted. It was further noted that children can only be picked up and discharged at the location identified.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, STAFF PERSON #1 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 12/28/15. STAFF PERSON #2 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 12/30/15. STAFF PERSON #3 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 12/30/15.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Each Higher Link Learning Christian Academy staff member has completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 7/21/2022.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “A written daily schedule has been developed and posted in every child care space. A copy of this schedule has been submitted for review.”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE FOR THE CHILDREN IN CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Although emergency contact information was available, copies were made immediately and posted in each child care space. Emergency contact information also accompanied the excursion first aid kit for outings. As emergency contact information is reviewed or updated every 6 months, revised copies must…”
Citation Jul 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/7/22, THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY POSTED OR GIVEN TO THE PARENTS, NOR WAS THERE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE POSTED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Step by step instructions for Electronic Assess to Daycare Regulations was posted next to a hard copy of the Daycare Center Regulations. (See Attached)”

“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 35 children
Certificate status No longer listed
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 21, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Higher Link Learning Christian Academy
State certificate # CER-00255801

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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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