Idas Learning Center
Idas Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 37 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 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 #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances from the state (Florida) they resided within the last 5 years. In addition, staff person# 2 did not have required updated NSOR certificate documented in their record.
At time of inspection staff person #1 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their record as required.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and # 3 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required child abuse clearance and mandated child abuse training documented in her record.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment with negative TB reading documented in their record.
Staff person #3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in her record at time of inspection.
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a copy of high school diploma documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as assistant group supervisor.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 3 did not have the names of release persons documented on their child's agreement from. In addition, children # 2 and #3 did not have work address documented on their children's emergency contact forms.
At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1,3 and 4 did not have written consent from emergency medical care and admin of minor first aid documented on their emergency contact forms.
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At time of inspection, the identified as a volunteer (#6) was missing the required FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in her record.
At time of inspection, staff #1-5 did not have a review of the facility emergency plan and they did not have annual fire safety training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the cubbies in the second classroom area in main room was not mounted to prevent hazard from falling over and/or causing injury.
At time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play yard has a capacity that is smaller than the facility capacity. However, the facility did not have a daily schedule to show when children are accommodated to use the outdoor play yard for large muscle play activity.
At time of inspection, the parents of children #1 and #2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, staff person #5 and volunteer (#6) did not have two non-family references documented in their records to attest to their ability to work with children.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 who has worked at facility over 1 year did not have pediatric first-aid /CPR documented in their record.
Individual #6 (volunteer) did not have proof of age documented in their file at facility.
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/29/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. Group 1 consist of 1 staff with 1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 3 older toddlers. Group 2 consist of 1 staff with 12 preschoolers.
During renal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, staff person 2 observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR.
In review of staff files, staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certifiarte.
During renewal inspection on Monday 02/13/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. A facility staff was observed with 2 older toddlers and 5 preschoolers.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed a child in the bathroom unsupervised.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in main childcare space did not contain protective receptacle covers.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed cleaning materials in main childcare space accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in bathroom.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill. Facility last conducted ad emergency drill on 02/10/22.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1 and 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address child maltreatment.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period. In review of children's files, the financial agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 16 children (4 older toddlers and 12 preschool age children) with 2 staff members.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed hot water in children's bathroom exceeded 110° F. Water temperature read at 120 degrees.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/21, cert rep observed facility failed to have bottles and sippy cups labeled with child's name.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed older toddlers sitting in highchairs for an excessive period of time.
“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) | $62.00 | $30.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.00 | $30.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $27.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $27.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $24.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $29.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $29.00 |
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 Idas Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Mar 18, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances from the state (Florida) they resided within the last 5 years. In addition, staff person# 2 did not have required updated NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Idas Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Idas 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 Idas Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 4, 2019. 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 Idas Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Idas Learning Center last inspected?
Mar 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Idas Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Idas Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Idas Learning 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.
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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