Im Back Learning Academy 3
Im Back Learning Academy 3 is a child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked or not renewed, with an appeal pending. Check COMPASS for whether it may operate. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 70 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 70). 24 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During my follow up inspection, it was observed that there were 9 children ranging in age from infant to preschoolers, with only 2 staff.
Continued non-compliance it was observed that the up-stair classroom did have scissors, nor tweezer in its first aid kit.
Continued non-compliance I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a current health assessment.
Continued non-compliance, it was observed that staff 3, 4, did not wash baby hands after diapering. Staff 3, did not wash her hands after diapering.
Continued non-compliance, I observed that staff 1, did not include a current health assessment.
Continued non-compliance the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Continued non-compliance I observed that staff 2, did not include the correct pediatric first aid & cpr.
During my inspection conducted on 4/9/26, I observed that there was no director onsite. I was later provided with a schedule indicating when the director would be present. However, when I returned to conduct a follow-up inspection on 5/19/26 during the scheduled time provided, there was again no director onsite.
Continued non-compliance I observed that child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Continued non-compliance I observed that staff 1, did not include their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Continued non-compliance I observed that staff 2, did not have the corrected pediatric first aid/cpr.
During the inspection, it was observed that a child was confined in a highchair not during eating time for about 20 minutes.
During the inspection, it was observed that the up-stair classroom did have scissors, nor tweezer in its first aid kit.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the peeling paint on the half wall between the two downstairs classrooms. As well as peeling plaster on the ceiling in the up-stairs classroom.
During the inspection, it was observed that the upstairs bathroom sink is not working, and the light is not work in the downstairs bathroom.
During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in both downstair room was not labeled correctly.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, and 3, did not have a current health assessment.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 3, 4, did not wash baby hands after diapering. Staff 3, did not wash her hands after diapering.
During the inspection, it was observed that child 5, did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill since 10/24/25.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current health assessment.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include the correct pediatric first aid & cpr.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include a current fire safety training.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include their emergency contact information.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, and 4, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, and 3, did have all the required signatures on their emergency contact forms.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include verification of child care experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have the corrected pediatric first aid/cpr.
On 11/17/25, a follow-up visit was conducted at the facility. I observed that Staff 1 and Staff 2 each left the room at different times, leaving the remaining staff member out of ratio. There were five children in the room at the time (1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 3 preschoolers).
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, left the room leaving a child unattended. This is a continued noncompliance.
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During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, left the room leaving a child unattended. This is a continued noncompliance.
During the inspection, it was observed that the cabinet under the sink on the second floor was broken and had cleaning supplies. This is a continued noncompliance.
During the inspection, it was observed that the sink in the downstairs bathroom is hanging off the wall. This is a continued noncompliance.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, did not wash the baby's hands after diapering. This is a continued noncompliance.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current menu posted. This is a continued noncompliance.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that the infant enrolled did not contain a written feeding statement from parent. This is a continued noncompliance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual fire safety training. This is a continued noncompliance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain verification of their health & safety training. This is a continued noncompliance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. This is a continued noncompliance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current NSOR certificate.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2, left the room leaving a child unattended.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not contain their annual emergency plan training.
During the inspection, it was observed that the paint was peeling off in the play space and the outside door frame.
During the inspection, it was observed that the cabinet under the sink on the second floor was broken and had cleaning supplies.
During the inspection, it was observed that the sink in the downstairs bathroom is hanging off the wall.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a completed medication log.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2, did not wash the baby's hands after diapering.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current menu posted.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain a written feeding statement from parent.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill since June 2, 2025.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have verification of a working fire system. The facility's fire extinguisher had not been checked within the last year as well.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their current local traffic letter to their local authorities.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain verification of their health & safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain their written annual staff evaluation.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include their policy number.
During the inspection, it was observed none of the rooms have emergency contact for the students.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During my inspection I observed that staff 3, left the room to wash a child hand leaving the children unattended.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 hired in April, 2024, did not have a current state police clearance, or a child abuse clearance.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that there was an unlocked closet with cleaning supplies.
During my inspection I observed that the first aid kit in the front room was accessible to the children, and the one in the back room was missing gloves, & tape.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain an updated health report.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not serve all 5 of the food groups during lunch.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a menu posted.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had a fire drill in the last 60 days.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their health & safety 10 hours training or the 1 hour updated health & safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not include her emergency contact information.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
During my inspection I observed that the back classroom did not have emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not include a complete agreement form.
During my inspection I observed that the children files were inside the refrigerator in the dramatic play area.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number, or verification of age of the facility person.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include acceptable verification of experience, education or training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have a PPD, and staff 3 did not have a current health assessment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has toxic material in a unlocked closet.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had a broken vent in the downstairs bathroom.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of childcare experience.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Im Back Learning Academy 3 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 May 19, 2026 (staff ratios): “During my follow up inspection, it was observed that there were 9 children ranging in age from infant to preschoolers, with only 2 staff.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Im Back Learning Academy 3?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Im Back Learning Academy 3 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Im Back Learning Academy 3’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 15, 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 Im Back Learning Academy 3 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Im Back Learning Academy 3 last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Im Back Learning Academy 3?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Im Back Learning Academy 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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