Im Back Learning Academy
Im Back Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 42 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 42). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 8/26/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/26/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor)
During the renewal inspection conducted 8/26/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified 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 childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, upon request there was no accident, injury or illness file available for review.
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During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, an outlet in the first-floor main childcare space and third floor main childcare space was missing a protective cover. Protective covers were also missing from an outlet surge accessible to children in the second-floor childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, a large bottle of hand sanitizer, and 20lb jiffy melt salt was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the main first floor childcare space. Sanitizer cleaning solution spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the second-floor children's bathroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, one of the windows in the childcare space on the third floor was not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, water stains were observed in the ceiling in the first-floor main childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, peeled paint was observed around the wall boarders in the main first floor childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, there was no step stool or platform observed for children using them to easily approach the sink to wash their hands without being picked up.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the back exit door in the indoor play space was observed blocked with a 4-seater stroller. The steps to enter the second floor was blocked with a box of can pineapples.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include a copy of the child's health report. Immunizations were available. (See code sheet for start date).
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, there was no verification produced verifying staff person #1 received a written evaluation within a 12month period.
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the staff record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include verification of education to qualify them for the positions performing (Aid).
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. (Last dated 9/8/2023).
During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include two written references speaking to the staff persons suitably. Only one reference in the record spoke to the staff persons suitability to work with children.
On May 17, 2024 during the complaint investigation there were 10 children present in the 1st floor front main childcare space with staff person #1 and #2. The youngest child in the group was in infant age child.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/2024 the record reviewed for staff person #3 (hire date see code sheet) did not include (State Police/ Criminal background, Child Abuse, FBI fingerprint, and a signed disclosure statement). The record reviewed for staff #1 (hire date see code sheet) did not include mandated reporter training.
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, there were 10 children in the front main childcare space with Staff #1 and #2. When asked to name the children they were assigned to, staff #1 named 5 children. Staff #2 named 1 child. There were four children not named. Staff #1 stated the additional children that were not named, were assigned to staff #3 who was not present in the childcare space.
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that Staff #1, and #3 completed emergency plan training at the time of their initial employment. The emergency plan reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within a 12-month period, dated 10/3/22.
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection 2 outlets on the first-floor main childcare space were missing protective covers.
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the second and third floor childcare space ceiling had visible water stains. The childcare space on the 3rd floor had a broken outlet plate.
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the file reviewed for staff #3 did not contain a Health assessment. The health assessment reviewed for staff #2 was not acceptable. The date on the health report appeared to be altered.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/2024 the fire safety training reviewed for staff #2 and #4 was not updated within a 12-month period. Expiration date was 2/6/2024.
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the record reviewed for staff #1 and #3 did not include education and experience to qualify for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).
On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the record reviewed for facility person #3 did not include verification of name, address and telephone number.
Certification Representative observed the second and third floor ceiling in need of repair
File record for Child #1 did not include emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
File record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child
File Record #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN ROOM #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS WHITE PEELING PAINT LOCATED ON THE LOWER WALL AND ABOVE THE SINK LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM.
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A BOX OF PLASTIC TRASH BAGS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM, IN REACH OF THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT.
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $78.00 | $58.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.00 | $58.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.60 | $57.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $56.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $56.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $56.40 |
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 Im Back Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 17, 2024 (staff ratios): “On May 17, 2024 during the complaint investigation there were 10 children present in the 1st floor front main childcare space with staff person #1 and #2. The youngest child in the group was in infant age child.” 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?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 13, 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 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Im Back Learning Academy last inspected?
Aug 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Im Back Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for newborn, $78.00 for infant, $76.60 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Im Back Learning Academy?
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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