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Idas Learning Center

1428 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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

More citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #910 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
9 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 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

Training & qualifications 7
Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 5
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Staff ratios 3
Health & medication 2
Other standards 2
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “The out of state clearances have been obtained and shall be documented in staff person # 1 record as required. In addition, staff person #1 has applied for required NSOR certificate and it shall be documented in their record as required. Note: Staff person # 1 has been laid off and will not be…”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection staff person #1 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their record as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Staff person #1 shall complete all required health and safety trainings and it shall be documented in their record as required.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and # 3 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Both staff persons #1 and #3 shall have 12 hours of childcare training completed and documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Core safety Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required child abuse clearance and mandated child abuse training documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff person #3 shall be removed from care with children until required child abuse clearance is obtained, mandated report training is completed, and all are documented in her record.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Both staff persons # 1 &#2 shall receive training regarding the facility emergency plan, and it shall be documented in both of their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment with negative TB reading documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff person # 3 shall provide a current health assessment with proof of TB screening documented as required.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
Staff person #3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in her record at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff person #3 shall have a TB screening completed to prove that she is free from TB as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “Staff person #3 shall provide a copy of high school diploma to be documented in her record to help qualify her for her position at facility.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The parents of all children mentioned shall provide all missing information including names of release person and missing addresses as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “The parents of all children listed shall be required to provide written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid as required per regulations.”
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Core safety Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, the identified as a volunteer (#6) was missing the required FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “Facility shall comply with CPSL as required per regulations and volunteer (#6) will not return back to facility until all required clearances are documented as per regulations.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “The facility is scheduled to have fire safety training completed in March. At which time, the facility emergency plan shall be reviewed with all staff.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “The cubbies in the second classroom area shall be mounted to make it secure and prevent it from becoming a hazard.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Other standards
Written plan/Outdoor Activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.114
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “A daily outdoor play schedule shall be developed and posted so that all teachers are aware and make the proper accommodations for daily large muscle play activities.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “The parents of both children #1 and #2 shall provide the address of release person and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “Staff person #5 and volunteer (#6) shall provide required references that can attest to their ability to work with children and serve as staff and/or volunteers at facility.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “Staff person #4 shall provide proof of completion of pediatric first-aid training and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(a)/3270.192(2)(i)
Individual #6 (volunteer) did not have proof of age documented in their file at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2024): “Individual #6 shall provide proof of age and it shall be documented in her file as required.”
Core safety Mar 29, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “Faciity will maintain the required staff:child ratios at all times.”
Core safety Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff person 2 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training in pediatric first aid/CPR is completed.”
Core safety Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certifiarte.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff person 2 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearances are provided.”
Core safety Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Facility will be in ratio.”
Core safety Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed a child in the bathroom unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Children must be supervised at all times.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in main childcare space did not contain protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Outlet covers placed in electrical outlets.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed cleaning materials in main childcare space accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Cleaning materials was removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Peeled paint was repaired.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill. Facility last conducted ad emergency drill on 02/10/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “An updated drill on the emergency plan will be conducted.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Staff persons 1 and 3 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Policy will be updated to address abusive head trauma and child maltreatment”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Staff person 2 will provide child care verification.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “A service report will be completed for children enrolled 6 months or more.”
Citation Feb 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2023): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.”
Core safety Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2022): “A 3rd staff member arrived at facility to assist with staff:child ratio.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2022): “Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110° F.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/21, cert rep observed facility failed to have bottles and sippy cups labeled with child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Bottles and sippy cups was labeled with the child's name.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Other standards
Infant/Toddler Stimulation 55 Pa. Code §3270.112
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed older toddlers sitting in highchairs for an excessive period of time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2022): “Toddler age children will use high chairs for feeding or table activities.”

“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

Capacity 31 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 4, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Idas Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 224-2949
State certificate # CER-00255191
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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